Southwest District Health

Asthma Prevention:
The asthma program at Southwest District Health strives to improve the quality of life for allchildren and adults with asthma by the implementation of effective programs and policies in asthma education, and management.
Contact 455-5321 for more information.

“Fit and Fall Proof” Fitness Program:
This program is designed for older adults who want to improve their health and reduce their risk of falling. Classes focus on increasing strength, mobility, and balance for participants and are offered FREE of charge at a variety of community locations.
Contact: 455-5332

Colon Cancer Prevention:
This program strives to reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer by increasing awareness of the disease in the community and increasing rates of effective screening methods.
Contact: 455-5332

For more information, please visit the following colorectal cancer links.
American Cancer Society
Colon Cancer In Idaho

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
Dr. Raquel Croitoru, Treasure Valley Gastroenterology Specialists
Colon Cancer Key Facts
CDC “Screen for Life” Public Service Announcements
Central District Health Department (CDHD)
Comprehensive Cancer Alliance for Idaho

IRIS:
The Idaho IRIS program, or Idaho's Immunization Reminder Information System, is a statewide, voluntary reminder system to help patients and doctors keep track of immunization records. Whatever immunizations you need, from newborn immunizations to immunizations for travel or vacation, the IRIS program helps you keep track of what immunizations you have or have not had. The registry is completely confidential and secure. Information can only be accessed by enrolled health care providers, schools, or child care providers.
To learn more about IRIS call 455-5321 or visit the IRIS homepage at https://iris.idaho.gov.

Physical Activity and Nutrition:
Obesity rates continue to rise in Idaho, and childhood obesity remains a pressing public health concern. This program strives to reverse the epidemic of overweight and obesity in Idaho by promoting physical activity and good food choices.
Contact 455-5321 for more information about this program.

Anti-smoking campaign

Tobacco Prevention:
Tobacco use is the single greatest cause of premature death and disease in Idaho. Through the comprehensive tobacco prevention program at Southwest District Health we strive to educate and promote tobacco free lifestyles and environments.
Contact 455-5321 for more information.

Tobacco Cessation:
Quitting tobacco is the single best thing you can do for your health. Southwest District Health offers free classes to help individuals stop smoking or chewing tobacco. For more information or to register for one of our classes contact: 455-5321. You may also access the project filter website to sign-up for the Idaho Quitnet and Quitline tobacco cessation services.