Latest News from Central District Health
CDH Hosts Sports Physical Clinic and Breastfeeding Open House
Central District Health Hosts Sports Physical Clinic on July 30 and Breastfeeding Open House on August 1.
Ada County Bat Tests Positive for Rabies
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.
Greater Treasure Valley Residents Encouraged to Take Online Community Health Survey Before May 31
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.
Treasure Valley Community Health Needs Assessment Survey
Treasure Valley Community Health Needs Assessment Survey is accepting responses.
Take Down Tobacco Day
April 1 is Take Down Tobacco Day – an opportunity for people to come together to stand up to tobacco and e-cigarette companies.
CDH and Health Care Partners Providing Free Naloxone Distribution
CDH is partnering with several health care providers, treatment agencies and community-based services to provide more than twenty stand-alone Naloxone distribution containers or “Barney Boxes” in Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley counties
Central District Health Urges Consumers to Use Caution Around Unlicensed Restaurants and Unregulated Food Vendors
Over the last few months, Central District Health (CDH) has received food poisoning complaints related to unlicensed food vendors advertising through social media in the Treasure Valley. CDH urges consumers to use caution when purchasing foods from home vendors and to refrain from visiting unlicensed “underground” restaurants operated out of residential kitchens.
CDH Alerts About Death from Pertussis
Central District Health announces that a resident of their health district has died from pertussis.
Central District Health Project Coordinator to Serve as Community Lead for Communities for Youth Boise Initiative
Central District Health (CDH) is expanding its support for improving the health and well-being of young people in the city of Boise and beginning in January 2025, will serve as the Community Lead for the Communities for Youth Boise Initiative.
CDH Conducting a Tuberculosis Investigation
CDH has confirmed that an individual residing in the Meridian High School Attendance area has been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). The individual attended Meridian High School between August and November 2024.
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.
Public Records and Media Requests
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.
- To request data or public information, please submit a public records request.
- To request the release of medical records, please complete and return a Release of Information (ROI) form.
For questions or media inquiries, contact our Communications Team:
- Communications/Marketing Manager – 208-327-8639 | sborders@cdh.idaho.gov
- Brand Strategist/Social Media Contact -208-321-2246 | zhill@cdh.idaho.gov
- PIO Specialist – 208-327-8525 | tyoung@cdh.idaho.gov
CDH Event Calendar
McCall Office Closure
October 3, 2025, 8:00 PM-5:00 PM
Organized by: Clinic Operation / Immunizations
Event Details:
The CDH McCall office will be closed Friday, Oct. 3 and reopen at 8 a.m. on
Monday, Oct. 6.If you need help please call: WIC, Telehealth & Clinic Services
– 208-327-7400 Licensing / permitting (Environmental Health) – 208-327-7499 All
other inquiries – 208-375-5211
Event Location: 703 1st St., McCall, ID 83638 | 208-634-7194
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