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PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
CDH’s Public Health Preparedness is charged with planning for, responding to, and recovering from public health emergencies in Ada, Boise, Elmore, and Valley counties and helping our communities and families be prepared for just such an event. Our simple disaster planning steps can help you prevent disease and injury during an emergency.
- Protect yourself against everyday health hazards such as excessive summer heat, freezing winter temperatures, influenza, and West Nile virus.
- Learn more about the threats currently facing your community and our nation.
- Be informed of how your community is preparing and find ways to help.
In an emergency, volunteers are needed to help respond. Whether or not you have medical training, you can become an everyday hero by registering with the Medical Reserve Corps in your area.
The Emergency Operations Plan details our strategies for natural or manufactured disasters, communicable disease outbreaks or other public health emergencies.
CONTACT
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Public Health Preparedness
208-321-2217
Program Manager: 208-321-2217
Training and Exercise Coordinator & Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Coordinator: 208-327-8534
Public Health Preparedness Planner: 208-327-8514
Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) Planner: 208-327-8572
Division Administrator: 208-327-8520
POST/UPDATES
- November 2, 2023
Mpox returns to Idaho: Health authorities stress importance of vaccination
IDHW and CDH announced the first two reported people diagnosed with mpox in Idaho since last year. Investigation is ongoing, but both persons reported traveling outside the state, which may be related to these diagnoses. Both people diagnosed with mpox are Ada County residents.
- October 24, 2023
Health Officials Investigating Ada County Outbreak Linked to Raw Milk
Central District Health (CDH) announced today it is investigating recent reports of illness in five Ada County residents that may be associated with the consumption of unpasteurized (raw) milk.
- July 31, 2023
Diving into Water Safety at the Pool
As the summer sun blazes overhead, people of all ages enjoy time in or near a swimming pool for some splashing fun.
- August 10, 2021
Department of Health and Welfare, Central District Health, and Idaho Department of Labor partner to offer services at same Mountain Home location
CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH (Idaho) — To streamline services and provide a better experience for customers, the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is moving its public-facing office in Mountain Home to a shared location with Central District Health (CDH) and the Idaho Department of Labor (DOL). DHW’s office, previously at 2420 American Legion Blvd., will relocate to 520 E. 8th St. N., in Mountain Home, and will begin doing business there on August 17.
