Central District Health Dept.-Garden Valley , Hd4

The Medical Reserve Corps can be reached at 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 closely with the Department of Health and Welfare and other local and state agencies. Each district operates independently from state agencies and addresses community-specific needs, offering diverse services that may differ by district. These services include community and home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, often provided through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For updated service information, residents should contact their local District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness office collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and other public health districts to develop a unified statewide strategy for responding to bioterrorism and public health emergencies. Environmental Health programs focus on the relationship between human health and the environment, covering areas such as daycare, epidemiology, food establishments, and public pools. Land Development Programs address mortgage surveys, public water systems, subdivision reviews, and subsurface sewage evaluations. Reproductive Health services include family planning, education, counseling, pregnancy testing, physical exams, and referrals, with temporary Medicaid card applications available for prenatal care. Local health departments administer routine childhood vaccinations, often at low or no cost, and maintain an Immunization Registry to track immunization records. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program provides monthly healthy foods, health screenings, nutrition classes, and individual counseling for eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under five. The Women's Health Check program offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for uninsured women who meet specific criteria. For general inquiries, locations, and appointment scheduling, individuals should call the respective health department.