Panhandle Health District - St. Maries, Hd1

For inquiries, you can reach the Medical Reserve Corps at 208-415-5180 and the Swine Flu Hotline at 208-415-5299. Idaho comprises seven health districts that work closely with the Department of Health and Welfare and various local and state agencies. Each district features a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies. They cater to local requirements, 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. To learn about the services available in your area, contact your 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 create a unified statewide strategy for preparing for and responding to bioterrorism and public health emergencies. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: This encompasses programs addressing the intersection of human health with the physical environment and the ecosystem. **Environmental Health Programs cover: Day Care; Epidemiology (Animal Bites, Food and Water Borne Illness); Food Establishments (Permits, Plan Reviews, Inspections); Indoor Air Quality (Radon); Lead Health Program; Methamphetamine Labs; Public Pools; Solid Waste.** Land Development initiatives include: Critical Materials Regulation; Mortgage Surveys; Non-Domestic Waste Water; Public Water Systems; Rathdrum Aquifer Protection; Shallow Injection Well Inventory; Subdivision Review; Subsurface Sewage (Site Evaluations, Permits, Inspections). FAMILY PLANNING: Offers services such as education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, with various birth control methods available. Educational resources and speakers can be requested for community events. IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations at health department clinics or special off-site locations, often at low or no cost for those unable to pay. Overseas immunizations are available by appointment, and travelers should contact the local health department for necessary vaccines. Adult vaccines like Td boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza may also be offered. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that helps track immunizations for individuals and families. WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: This program provides healthy foods each month through WIC vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, and individual counseling with registered dietitians. WIC serves pregnant women, breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum), infants under one year, and children under five. WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK is a federally funded initiative offering free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women without insurance covering these tests, who meet specific income criteria. Eligible participants include women aged 50-64, those aged 30-49 who have not had a pap test in five years or longer, women under 50 with breast cancer symptoms (with clinician approval), and women aged 65 or older who are not eligible for Medicare or lack Medicare part B. Languages available include English, with interpreters accessible.

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