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Store & Dispose of Medications Safely
Prescription Storage:
- Prevent accidental and intentional overdose by storing medications safely.
- Keep medications locked up and out of reach.
- Request a free prescription lock box.
Prescription Disposal Options:
- Bring medications to a prescription drug take-back location.
- Use a drug deactivation pouch. Add pills/capsules, patches and liquid medications to the pouch. Add water, seal pouch, shake and dispose of in the household trash.
- Place in a thick-walled plastic container with a tight sealing cap (laundry detergent jug, milk carton, or bleach bottle), fill with inedible substances like coffee grounds, compost or kitty litter and dispose in your household items trash bin.
CONTACT
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Health Department
208-000-0000
Ada County 208-375-5211
Boise County 208-375-5211
Elmore County 208-587-4407
Valley County 208-634-7194
POST/UPDATES
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.
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.
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.
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.
