Central District Health Dept.-Garden Valley , Hd4

MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS PHONE # 208-321-2215 Swine Flu Hotline for Region 4 - 208-321-2222 DISTRICT OFFICE: The seven health districts in Idaho collaborate closely with the Department of Health and Welfare and various state and local organizations. Each district operates independently and has a health board appointed by county commissioners. They cater to local demands, offering a diverse range of services that differ by district. These services include community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, often delivered through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the most current information about services in your area, contact your local District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness office (Bioterrorism Planning) 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 public health emergencies. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Environmental Health initiatives focus on 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); Public Pools.** Land Development Programs encompass: Mortgage Surveys; Public Water Systems; Subdivision Review; Subsurface Sewage (Site Evaluations, Permits, Inspections). REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (Family Planning): Offers Family Planning services, including education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer screenings, STD screenings, and HIV testing), and referrals. A variety of birth control methods are available, along with educational resources and presentations upon request. Applications for temporary Medicaid cards for prenatal care can also be obtained. IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health departments administer routine childhood vaccinations at clinics, which are available at low or no cost for those unable to pay. Parents should contact the local health department to arrange appointments. The Health Department will bill your insurance. The Immunization Registry is a free, voluntary, and confidential service that helps track immunizations for you and your family, ensuring you receive necessary vaccines timely. Always bring your immunization records to each appointment. WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC is a supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children that provides: monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, referrals to healthcare providers, individual counseling with registered dietitians, breastfeeding support, recipes, newsletters, and educational materials. WIC serves: Pregnant women; Breastfeeding women up to one year postpartum; non-nursing women up to 6 months postpartum; infants up to one year; and children under five. WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK contractor: This federally funded program provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women without insurance that covers these tests, who meet income criteria, and are U.S. Citizens or hold an Alien ID card. Eligibility includes: Women aged 50-64; women aged 40-49 who haven't had a pap test in 5 years or longer, or never had one (priority given); women aged 30-49 with breast cancer symptoms (clinician approval required); women aged 30-39 with cervical cancer symptoms confirmed by a healthcare provider; and women aged 65 or older who are not eligible for Medicare or lack Medicare part B. Language support is available through interpreters.

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