Central District Health Dept.-Boise, Hd4

The MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS can be reached at PHONE # 208-321-2215, and the Swine Flu Hotline for Region 4 is available at 208-321-2222. Idaho consists of seven health districts that work in tandem with the Department of Health and Welfare and other state and local organizations. Each district operates independently and has a board of health appointed by county commissioners. They address local needs by offering diverse services that can differ from one district to another, including community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs. Many of these services are delivered through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the most current information about services in your area, reach out to 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 other public health crises. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH programs focus on the intersection of human health with the physical environment and ecosystems. These programs cover various aspects, including Day Care, Epidemiology (Animal Bites, Food and Water Borne Illness), Food Establishments (Permits, Plan Reviews, Inspections), and Public Pools. Land Development Programs encompass Mortgage Surveys, Public Water Systems, Subdivision Review, and Subsurface Sewage (Site Evaluations, Permits, Inspections). REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH services include Family Planning, education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals. Most birth control methods are available, and educational resources can be provided for community presentations. Temporary Medicaid card applications for prenatal care can also be obtained. 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 service that helps track immunization records for families and their doctors. The WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM provides monthly healthy foods through vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, and individual counseling with registered dietitians. It supports pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under five. The WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK program offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women who lack insurance coverage for these tests. Eligibility includes women aged 50-64 or those aged 40-49 who haven't had a pap test in five years or longer. Women aged 30-49 with breast cancer symptoms (with clinician approval) or those 30-39 with cervical cancer symptoms confirmed by a healthcare provider are also eligible. Women aged 65 and older who are not eligible for Medicare or lack Medicare part B can apply as well. Services are available in English and Spanish, with interpreters accessible. For general information, locations, and appointments, please call.