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Latest News from Central District Health
The Central District Health Public Information team works with media and the public to assist with public health-related information and to answer questions in a timely, accurate and helpful manner.
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For questions or media inquiries, contact our Communications Team:
Communications Manager – 208-327-8639 | mortega@cdh.idaho.gov
PIO Specialist – 208-327-8525 | tyoung@cdh.idaho.gov
CDH Grant Supports Youth, Families in Boise County
Central District Health and Boise County community partners helped foster positive experiences for area youth through a grant that funded outings, events and sports scholarships and continues to promote family engagement.
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.
First human infections of West Nile virus in Idaho this year
Idaho’s first two human West Nile virus (WNV) infections this year were identified in a female Canyon County resident who is over the age of 60 and a male Ada County resident who is also over the age of 60 on Monday, Aug. 26.
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.
Pilot Program for Students’ Mental Health to End in 2025
CDH reminds students and their families in the Boise, Kuna and West Ada School Districts that there are free mental health resources available until December 31, 2024 through the Student & Family Assistance Program (SFAP). The program will end at the end of this calendar year.
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.
CDH Offers Low- to No-Cost Services This Summer in McCall
CDH is offering low- to no-cost services this summer from 1:30-5:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month in June, July and August at its Valley County offices in McCall
Free Resources Support Students’ Mental Health During Summer Break
Central District Health reminds students and their families in the Boise, Kuna and West Ada school districts that there are free mental health resources available during the summer break.
Drug Overdose Support, Resources Available to Valley County Residents
In response to the recent loss of four lives due to drug overdoses in Valley County, Central District Health and Valley County Opioid Response Project (VCORP) encourage community members to learn about local resources to raise awareness.
CDH Offers Free Health Tools and Resources Online
Central District Health has launched the CDH Storefront, a one-stop online shop for community members in Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley counties to order health resources and educational materials.
CDH Reminds Community to be Proactive on World TB Day
Central District Health is reminding community members and health practitioners to be proactive towards preventing tuberculosis spread in our communities during World Tuberculosis Day on March 24.
Pertussis (whooping cough) on the rise in southwest Idaho
The number of people reported with pertussis in southwest Idaho during the first two months of this year has recently spiked. Cases include a newborn hospitalized for the infection, as well as cases from spread in a school, several households, and community settings.
CDH, Boise School District Offering WIC Clinics at Taft
Central District Health is partnering with the Boise School District to present a pilot program that offers free WIC clinics at elementary schools to support families who qualify for the program.
CDH Alerts About Rising Cases of Pertussis in 2024
Central District Health advises that there have been 14 cases of pertussis (whooping cough) reported in Ada County since Jan. 1, 2024, compared to seven cases total for the 12 months in 2023 and two cases in 2022. No cases have been reported in Boise, Elmore or Valley counties so far this year.
Central District Health Conducting a Tuberculosis Investigation
Central District Health (CDH) is investigating a probable case of tuberculosis (TB) in a resident of the Boise State University campus. The individual has not lived in Boise or attended Boise State since Dec. 15, 2023.
Media Advisory: Media Invited to Learn about Three-Year Community Health Implementation Plan
The Western Idaho Community Health Collaborative (WICHC) will hold a press conference to present Idaho’s first community-driven Regional Health Implementation Plan.
Free Resources Support Students’ Mental Health During Winter Break
Central District Health reminds students and their families that there are free mental health resources available during the winter break.
CDH Confirms Local Transmission of Mpox in Ada County
Central District Health has confirmed local transmission of the mpox virus in Ada County. Since the two first cases of mpox in Idaho this year were confirmed on Nov. 2, four additional residents in Ada County have been diagnosed with mpox. Investigation is ongoing, but three of these new patients reported no recent travel.
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.
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