Central District Health Dept.-Boise, Hd4

The MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS can be reached at 208-321-2215, and the Swine Flu Hotline for Region 4 is available at 208-321-2222. Idaho consists of seven health districts that collaborate closely with the Department of Health and Welfare and various state and local entities. Each district has a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies. They cater to local requirements by offering diverse services, which can differ by district, such as community and home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs. Many of these services are provided through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the most current information about available services in your area, please contact your local District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness office collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, other public health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to create a unified statewide strategy for preparing for and responding to bioterrorism and public health emergencies. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH programs address the intersection of human health with the physical environment and the ecosystem. These programs cover areas such as Day Care, Epidemiology (Animal Bites, Food and Waterborne Illness), Food Establishments (including Permits, Plan Reviews, and Inspections), and Public Pools. LAND DEVELOPMENT programs include Mortgage Surveys, Public Water Systems, Subdivision Review, and Subsurface Sewage (Site Evaluations, Permits, Inspections). REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH services offer Family Planning, including education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (with cancer and STD screenings), and referrals. Various birth control methods are available, and educational resources can be provided for community presentations upon request. Temporary Medicaid card applications for prenatal care are also accessible. IMMUNIZATIONS are administered through local health departments, offering routine childhood vaccinations at low or no cost for those unable to pay. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the local health department, which will bill your insurance. The Immunization Registry is a free, voluntary, and confidential service that helps track immunization history. The WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM provides monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, and referrals to healthcare providers, serving pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under five. The WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK program, funded federally, offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to uninsured women who meet specific income guidelines. Eligible women include those aged 50-64, those aged 40-49 without a pap test in five years, and others with specific health concerns. Services are available in English and Spanish, with interpreters accessible. For information, locations, and appointments, please call.