Community Assessment Raffle Drawing
03/26/08In February and early this month the Central District Health Department and Master of Health Science graduate students from Boise State University conducted door-to-door interviews with residents of Boise and Garden City.
Healthy Habits Can Reverse Pre-Diabetes Diagnosis
03/20/08After a lifetime of unhealthy eating and little physical activity, Deb Filler, a project manager in the Department of Health and Welfare’s Information Technology Division, found herself diagnosed with type-2 diabetes at age 45.
Easter Sunday & Meals On Wheels
03/18/08The annual tradition of Easter meal deliveries continues this Sunday when Meals On Wheels volunteers deliver hot meals to about 120 homebound seniors in Ada County.
Learning All Five Heart Attack Signs and Symptoms Could Save Your Life
03/17/08Do you know all the signs and symptoms of a heart attack? If not, now’s the time to commit them to memory. Taking time to recognize all five signs and symptoms of a heart attack can save your life or the life of someone you love.
Mayors to Deliver Meals On Wheels
03/14/08In recognition of National Mayors for Meals Day, every Ada County Mayor and the Mayor of Mountain Home will be delivering Meals On Wheels next week.
Area Agencies Team Up on Mercury Awareness
03/10/08In the past three weeks there have been four mercury spill incidents in the Treasure Valley, two in area schools, one in a private home, and one on a public street. While none of these incidents has resulted in any long-term problems for people or the environment, they do serve as a reminder that mercury can pose dangers.
It’s Time to Set Your Clocks, Check Your Stocks!
03/06/08Daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 9. As you set our clocks forward, it also is a good time to check your stocks; that is, your emergency stockpile of food and other essentials. These are the things you and your family will need if a disaster or disease outbreak strikes.
Health Officials Report First Flu-Related Deaths in Idaho This Year
03/05/08Health officials are reporting two influenza-related deaths this week; one from Southeast Idaho and one from Southwest Idaho. Both deaths involved women over the age of 50 and are the first reported flu-related deaths in Idaho this year.
Elmore County Commissioner Connie Cruser Named to CDHD Board of Health
02/27/08The Central District Health Department (CDHD) Board of Health announces the appointment of Elmore County Commissioner Connie Cruser to the Board of Health.
Health District and BSU Graduate Students Conduct Community Assessment
02/21/08The Central District Health Department (CDHD), with the help of Boise State University Master of Health Science graduate students, will be conducting door-to-door interviews with residents of Boise and Garden City.
Influenza on the Rise, Vaccines Protect Against Respiratory Diseases
02/05/08Health officials are now reporting widespread flu-like activity in Idaho.
Meals on Wheels Offers Valentine-A-Grams
01/22/08With Valentine's Day just around the corner you might be thinking of what you're going to get that special someone. You could be traditional with flowers and chocolates, or you could be among the first to order a Valentine-A-Gram from the Meals On Wheels program.
USDA and CDHD Give Food Safety Advice to Kick Off Your Super Bowl Party
01/28/08Millions of Americans will settle down in front of the television on Super Bowl Sunday to cheer on their favorite team, making this the second highest day of food consumption in the United States after Thanksgiving.
Health Districts Release West Nile Study Results
01/22/08Today the Central and Southwest District Health Departments are releasing preliminary results of a study of those affected by the West Nile virus outbreak of 2006.
Free Radon Test to the First 1,000 Callers
01/11/08The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Indoor Environment Program is offering a free radon test kit to the first 1,000 callers during the month of January, which is National Radon Action Month.
Holiday Break A Good Time For a Flu Shot
12/20/07It's the holidays. The kids are home from school, the relatives are in town and the last thing you want to worry about is getting sick. Why not take this opportunity to bring the family in for a seasonal influenza vaccination?
Meals On Wheels Seeks Small Gifts for Seniors
11/28/07The Meals On Wheels program provides hot nutritious meals to more than 600 homebound seniors in Ada and Elmore counties every day throughout the year, but during the holidays the volunteers like to deliver a little something extra.
CDHD Supports National Influenza Vaccination Week
11/20/07The Central District Health Department (CDHD) is joining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in recognizing the week after Thanksgiving, November 27 to December 2, as National Influenza Vaccination Week.
Holiday Food Safety Tips
11/16/07The Central District Health Department (CDHD) encourages consumers to pay special attention to the handling and preparation of foods during the upcoming holiday season.
Meals On Wheels Joins National Effort To Feed Pets
11/13/07The pets of seniors who receive Meals On Wheels will soon be getting home-delivered meals of their own.
Hot Meals and Flu Shots
10/24/07Today a select group of Meals On Wheels recipients will receive a free flu shot along with their daily meal delivery. The Central District Health Department (CDHD) is staging a Public Health Preparedness exercise to test its plans to serve special populations in the event of a health emergency.
People Urged to Get Vaccinated as Idaho’s First Influenza Case is Reported
10/18/07Idaho’s first confirmed case of seasonal influenza has been reported, prompting health officials to urge people to get vaccinated. Every year the flu contributes to the deaths of 36,000 people in the United States, causing over 200,000 hospitalizations.
Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Poultry Pot Pies
10/09/07Eight Salmonella infections reported in Idaho are being investigated and may be related to pot pies containing poultry meat.
West Nile Contributes to Death of Payette Woman
10/02/07A Payette County woman in her 70s has died from complications of West Nile virus.
Get Ready for Flu Season
10/02/07CDHD offers walk-in flu clinics. On Tuesday October 16th the Central District Health Department (CDHD) will start offering walk-in flu clinics for adults.
Boise Family Begins Treatment After Rabid Bat Found in Home
09/19/07A bat found last week in a Boise home has tested positive for rabies. The couple and their two children living in the home all had potential exposures to the rabid bat and have sought medical care.
Crypto Cases Continue To Rise
09/11/07The Central District Health Department has investigated over 100 confirmed cases of Cryptosporiodosis (crypto) since the beginning of August.
Rise in Crypto Cases Prompts Warnings
08/29/07The number of cryptosporidiosis cases reported to the Central District Health Department continues to rise. As of Thursday September 6, 2007 the district had 76 confirmed cases. Most cases have been reported in the last 30 days.
Public Health Officials Issue Warning About an Increase in Recreational Water Illnesses
08/23/07The Idaho Division of Health and state District Health Departments are warning people about an increase of cryptosporidiosis cases associated with swimming in recreational waters, including lakes, rivers, canals, swimming pools, waterparks, and splash fountains.
Wildfires Spark Health Advisory for Idaho Residents
08/16/07The Idaho Departments of Health and Welfare and Environmental Quality are warning people across Idaho of potentially unhealthy and even hazardous air quality conditions from wildfire smoke.
Good Deeds
08/06/07The Meals On Wheels program of the Central District Health Department would like to thank Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) for donating nearly $520 through its "Coins That Care" program.
Wildfires Spark Health Advisory for Southwest Idaho Residents
08/02/07The Idaho Departments of Health and Welfare and Environmental Quality are warning people of potentially unhealthy and even hazardous air quality conditions from wildfire smoke.
Valley County Crow Tests Positive For West Nile Virus
07/31/07The Idaho Department of Fish and Game office in McCall has confirmed that a crow found in the McCall area on July 23rd has tested positive for the West Nile virus, the first confirmation in a bird this year in Valley County.
Botulism Fears Prompt Recall of Canned Food for Humans and Pets
07/24/07A nationwide recall of canned meat products possibly contaminated with botulism toxin has been jointly announced by U.S.D.A's Food Safety and Inspection Service and the Food and Drug Administration.
Good Deeds
07/19/07The Meals on Wheels program at the Central District Health Department is pleased to announce the gift of 26 cases of bottled water from Nagel Beverage Company.
