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BOISE, March 20, 2026 – Central District Health’s longtime Director will retire after 23 years of service. Russell Duke submitted his notice of retirement at today’s Board of Health meeting during an executive session. His last official day will be July 2, and he will support the agency and Board throughout the recruitment process and…
Central District Health (CDH) is investigating reports of serious illness in nine Ada County residents, including two children currently hospitalized with serious complications.
Central District Health Hosts Sports Physical Clinic on July 30 and Breastfeeding Open House on August 1.
A bat tested positive for rabies after it was found this week in Downtown Boise in front of the Owyhee Building on Main Street. Tests confirming the rabies virus came back positive Wednesday, June 18.
An assessment of the Greater Treasure Valley’s overall community health is underway, and residents in Ada, Elmore, Boise, Valley, Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, and Washington counties can participate through an online anonymous survey.
The Health Alert Network (HAN) is an essential resource for communication between CDH and health care providers, schools, laboratories, pharmacies, and other medical service providers.
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