Panhandle Health District - St. Maries, Hd1

The Medical Reserve Corps can be reached at 208-415-5180, and the Swine Flu Hotline is available at 208-415-5299. Idaho's seven health districts operate in partnership with the Department of Health and Welfare alongside several state and local organizations. Each district has its own board of health appointed by county commissioners and functions independently from state agencies. They cater to local requirements by offering a variety of services that can differ from one district to another. These services include community and home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, many of which are facilitated through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the latest updates on available services in your area, contact your local 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 unified statewide strategy for addressing bioterrorism threats and other public health crises. Environmental Health initiatives focus on the intersection of human health with the physical environment and the ecosystem. Programs in this area cover Day Care, Epidemiology (including Animal Bites and Food and Water Borne Illness), Food Establishments (including Permits, Plan Reviews, and Inspections), Indoor Air Quality (such as Radon), Lead Health issues, Methamphetamine Labs, Public Pools, and Solid Waste management. Land Development programs encompass Critical Materials Regulation, Mortgage Surveys, Non-Domestic Waste Water, Public Water Systems, Rathdrum Aquifer Protection, Shallow Injection Well Inventory, Subdivision Review, and Subsurface Sewage evaluations. Family Planning services include education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, with a variety of birth control methods available. Educational materials and speakers can be provided for community events upon request. Local health departments also offer routine childhood vaccinations at health department clinics or special off-site clinics, with low or no costs for families unable to pay. Overseas immunizations are available by appointment, and travelers should contact their local health department for necessary vaccines. Adult vaccines, including Td boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza, may also be offered. The Immunization Registry is a free and confidential service that helps individuals track their immunizations. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program provides nutritious foods, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, and individual counseling with registered dietitians. It supports pregnant women, breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum), infants under one year, and children under five. The Women's Health Check program, funded federally, offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women who lack insurance coverage for these tests and meet specific income criteria. Eligible women include those aged 50-64, those aged 30-49 who haven't had a pap test in five years or longer, those under 50 with breast cancer symptoms (with clinician approval), and those aged 65 or older without Medicare or Medicare Part B. Services are available in English, with interpreters accessible. For general information, locations, and appointments, please call.