Public Health - Idaho North Central District

01/15/2026

The deadline to register for our January 29th ServSafe class is tomorrow at noon.

It will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lewiston office of Public Health-Idaho North Central District at 215 10th Street, Lewiston, ID 83501

Cost is $150 due at the time of registering.

To register call 208-799-3100 or fill out the Registration Form
(https://idahopublichealth.com/environmental/foodprotection/ServSafe_Class_Registration_3.19.2025.pdf)
and email to: eh@phd2.idaho.gov

The deadline for registering is January 16th at noon.

01/14/2026

The story of National Blood Donor Month began with a simple but powerful idea: to honor the volunteers who give the gift of life.

January was chosen as the month to celebrate blood donors because winter is traditionally a time when blood donations decline due to weather conditions, holiday travel, and seasonal illnesses.

Learn more: https://www.blooddonormonth.org/aboutnbdm

01/13/2026

Our skin changes as we age, but there are a few things that we can do to to increase the chances of having the healthiest skin possible.
Click on this link for more information: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/skin-care/tips-healthier-skin-you-age

01/13/2026

Brain health affects many aspects of life, including how you think, feel, act, and relate to others. Many factors can affect brain health, including age-related changes in the brain, injuries such as stroke, mood disorders, substance use disorder, and diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

01/13/2026

Good morning, Idaho North Central District! Looking to improve your heart health? The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Eating Plan is a flexible and balanced eating plan that helps create a heart-healthy eating style for life.

It was named “Best Heart-Healthy Diet” and “Best Diet for High Blood Pressure” by U.S. News & World Report in 2025.

Follow this link for free resources: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/dash-eating-plan

01/12/2026

Our next ServSafe Class is Thursday, January 29th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lewiston office of Public Health-Idaho North Central District at 215 10th Street, Lewiston, ID 83501

Cost is $150 due at the time of registering, to register call 208-799-3100 or fill out the Registration Form (https://idahopublichealth.com/environmental/foodprotection/ServSafe_Class_Registration_3.19.2025.pdf) and email to: eh@phd2.idaho.gov

The deadline for registering is January 16th at noon.

01/12/2026

01/09/2026

Brisk walking can help with weight loss and overall health. It's a low-impact exercise that can be done anywhere. These are just some of the benefits that come from moving at least 150 minutes a week.
For more information: https://www.cdc.gov/physical-activity-basics/guidelines/adults.html

01/09/2026

Ready to quit to***co? Ask about our free To***co Cessation program. Call (208) 799-3100 for details.

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

The power of prevention: lifestyle changes can be one way of reducing your cancer risk. For more information: https://www.aicr.org/cancer-prevention/

01/07/2026

A five-year NIH-funded randomized controlled trial found that students who participated in the youth va**ng prevention program, CATCH My Breath, were nearly four times less likely to try va**ng by 8th grade than those who did not.

Education Specialists with Public Health - Idaho North Central District continue to teach this evidence-based curriculum at schools in our region. For more information, contact us: https://idahopublichealth.com/contact/

More info on CATCH My Breath: https://catch.org/program/va**ng-prevention/