August 21, 2026 DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Grasmere Reservoir and the Bruneau Arm of CJ Strike, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. DHW works closely with Southwest District Health (SWDH), Central District Health (CDH) and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality...
HEALTH ALERT NETWORK Health District 4 Advisory for Healthcare Providers August 21, 2026 Key Actions for Healthcare Providers Educate patients receiving B cell-depleting or B cell-modulating therapies (particularly anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies) about their increased risk for severe arboviral disease and the importance of mosquito and tick bite prevention. Maintain a high index of suspicion for...
HEALTH ALERT NETWORK – Health District 4 Advisory for Healthcare Providers: Consider Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Patients with Dairy Cattle or Poultry Exposure Key Messages Local Situation: Avian Influenza A (H5N1) has been confirmed in over 80 Idaho dairy premises, including 12 in District 4 currently under ISDA quarantine. Clinical Suspicion: Consider H5N1 infection in...
May 22, 2026 Key Points for Providers Ebola (Bundibugyo virus) outbreak is reported in DRC and Uganda Low likelihood of U.S. importation at this time Evaluate patients with compatible illness and recent travel/exposure history (=21 days) Early recognition and isolation remain key, though risk is minimal An outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD), caused...
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BOISE, May 19, 2026 – The Central District Health (CDH) Board is pleased to announce that Kristin Ryan was chosen as the agency’s new director. Ryan most recently worked at the City of Boise as Deputy Director of Shared Services. Prior to that she was a Deputy Director for the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality...
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BOISE, March 20, 2026 – Central District Health’s longtime Director will retire after 23 years of service. Russell Duke submitted his notice of retirement at today’s Board of Health meeting during an executive session. His last official day will be July 2, and he will support the agency and Board throughout the recruitment process and...
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Central District Health (CDH) is investigating reports of serious illness in nine Ada County residents, including two children currently hospitalized with serious complications.
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Central District Health Hosts Sports Physical Clinic on July 30 and Breastfeeding Open House on August 1.
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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.
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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.