DIABETES PREVENTION

Diabetes Prevention

208-559-0279

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CDH provides lifestyle change programs to help people prevent illness. We promote healthy behaviors for our community members to protect themselves against disease and potential injury.

We collaborate with health care providers and state and national agencies to help communities and individuals protect their health.

Find a Health Screening Near You

Health Screening:

CDH offers FREE health screenings in your area! Screenings consist of a single finger poke – run a full lipid panel (Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and blood glucose) and an A1C test. Screenings take approximately 20 minutes and participants will leave with a copy of their results. Locations, dates, and times of upcoming health screenings are listed below.

No screening scheduled at this time

Register for Health Classes

Diabetes Prevention Classes:

CDC – Prediabetes Test
Central District Health now offers FREE diabetes prevention classes for individuals with, or at risk for, prediabetes.

Register for Diabetes Prevention Training
Interested in learning more or registering? Fill out the above form and a Trained Lifestyle Coach will contact you to answer any questions you may have.

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CDH Health Education Specialist

208-327-8592

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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

208-375-5211