PREVENTION PROGRAMS

When communities, businesses, and other organizations want to implement strategies to improve the health of people, Central District Heath is there to help. We educate our partners on the leading causes of illness and death and provide evidence-based practices to improve health.

Our Health Policy Analysts and Education Specialists work with diverse community partners to establish local policies, systems, and environmental changes to combat vaping and tobacco use, increase physical activity, improve nutrition, reduce the incidence of prescription drug overdose, and educate about cancer.

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Prevention & Special Programs

208-327-8629

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Drug Overdose Prevention Program

Learn more about free training and resources to decrease overdose by improving community capacity to address substance use.

Cancer Control

Subscribe to CDH’s cancer awareness newsletter to learn about screenings, partnerships, and education campaigns in the community.

Diabetes Prevention

Fit and Fall Proof™ Program

Reproductive Health Education

CDH’s Reproductive Health Education resources include vital information regarding STI’s, growth and development, and healthy relationships.

Suicide Prevention

Educate yourself on how to reduce the risk factors of suicide and to increase protective factors that promote resilience through awareness, education on suicide prevention and a commitment to social change. This site is NOT intended to and does NOT provide crisis intervention. If you are in a crisis or have concerns about someone, call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Tobacco & Vaping Cessation and Prevention

Access our resources to promote a nicotine-free lifestyle and healthier environments. Register for FREE support to help you quit.

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If you have questions about reportable diseases, please fill out the form or call us.

Prevention & Special Programs:

208-327-8629

Cancer Control; Suicide Prevention; and Diabetes, Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention 208-327-8592
Drug Overdose Prevention 208-327-8621
Fit and Fall Proof ^TM 208-327-8591
Physical Activity & Nutrition 208-519-8793
Tobacco Prevention 208-954-7094
Tobacco Cessation 208-327-8547

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POST/UPDATES

September 5, 2024

Local Health Districts Warn About Sharp Increase in Pertussis Cases

Central District Health (CDH) and Southwest District Health (SWDH) advise that there have been 171 cases of pertussis (aka. whooping cough) reported in the region so far this year. This is a sharp increase compared to 10 cases total for 2023.

August 16, 2024

Health officials investigate outbreak linked to raw milk

Idaho Public Health officials are investigating recent reports of 18 people who recently experienced symptoms of, and tested positive for, Campylobacter, and who also reported purchasing and drinking unpasteurized (raw) milk from Paradise Grove Dairy.

June 27, 2024

Change of Services to Minors

As of July 1, 2024, as per Idaho’s Senate Bill 1329, except as otherwise provided by court order, parental consent is required for those under 18 years of age. Central District Health can’t provide health care services to a minor child without obtaining the prior consent of the minor child's parent or legal guardian.

June 17, 2024

Vaping Education, Resources Available to Parents/Guardians

Central District Health is offering free virtual CATCH My Breath training sessions throughout the year. Parents and guardians will learn important facts about the youth vaping epidemic and discover resources available for their families to help reduce youth vaping.

Serving Ada, Boise, Elmore, and Valley Counties

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PREVENTION PROGRAMS

Contact

Prevention & Special Programs

208-327-8629

CONTACT

Prevention & Special Programs:

208-327-8629

POST/UPDATES

Local Health Districts Warn About Sharp Increase in Pertussis Cases

Health officials investigate outbreak linked to raw milk

Change of Services to Minors

Vaping Education, Resources Available to Parents/Guardians

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