Southeastern Idaho Public Health-Pocatello, Hd6

The Medical Reserve Corps can be reached at 208-239-5208, and the Swine Flu Hotline for Region 6 is available at 208-234-5888. Idaho's seven health districts operate in conjunction with the Department of Health and Welfare and various state and local agencies. Each district has a health board appointed by county commissioners and functions independently of state agencies. They address local requirements by offering diverse services that can differ from one district to another, including community 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 latest updates on available services in your area, reach out to the nearest District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, other public health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to develop a comprehensive statewide strategy for responding to bioterrorism and public health emergencies. Environmental Health programs focus on the intersection of human health with the physical environment and include areas such as Day Care, Epidemiology (Animal Bites, Food and Water Borne Illness), Food Establishments (Permits, Plan Reviews, Inspections), Indoor Air Quality, Methamphetamine Labs, Public Pools, and Solid Waste. Land Development initiatives encompass Mortgage Surveys, Non-Domestic Waste Water, Public Water Systems, Subdivision Review, and Subsurface Sewage (Site Evaluations, Permits, Inspections). Family Planning services offer education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and sexually transmitted disease screenings), and referrals. Various birth control methods are available, along with educational materials for community presentations upon request. Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations at their clinics or occasionally at special off-site locations, often at low or no cost for parents unable to pay. Overseas immunizations are available by appointment, and adult vaccines such as Td boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza may also be offered. The Immunization Registry is a free, voluntary service that helps you and your doctor keep track of your immunizations. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program provides healthy foods, health screenings, nutrition classes, referrals to healthcare providers, and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five. The Women's Health Check program offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to uninsured women who meet certain income guidelines and age criteria. For more information on services, locations, and appointments, please call.