Central District Health Dept.-Horseshoe Bend , 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 collaborate closely with the Department of Health and Welfare and various state and local organizations. Each district operates independently from state agencies and addresses local requirements, offering a diverse range of services that can differ among districts. These services may include community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, many of which are delivered through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the most current information regarding services in your area, contact your local District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness office focuses on bioterrorism planning and partners 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 incidents and public health emergencies. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: This includes 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); Public Pools.** Land Development Programs encompass: Mortgage Surveys; Public Water Systems; Subdivision Review; Subsurface Sewage (Site Evaluations, Permits, Inspections). REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (Family Planning): This service offers Family Planning assistance, which includes education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings, as well as HIV testing), and referrals. Various birth control methods are available, and educational resources and speakers can be arranged for community events upon request. Temporary Medicaid card applications for prenatal care can also be obtained. IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations through clinics at the health department, often at low or no cost for families unable to pay. To schedule an appointment, please contact your local health department. They will bill your insurance. The Immunization Registry is a free, voluntary, and confidential service that keeps track of immunizations for you, your family, and your doctor, ensuring you receive only the necessary vaccines at the right time. Always bring your immunization records to appointments. WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC is a supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, offering: Monthly healthy food supplies redeemable with WIC vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, referrals to healthcare providers, personalized 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 is a federally funded initiative providing free breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women. This program is designed for women without insurance that covers mammograms or pap tests, who meet income criteria, are U.S. citizens or hold an Alien ID card, and fall into specific age and health categories. Languages available include English, with interpreters accessible.

Intake Procedure: For general information, locations, and appointments, call us. Immunizations and WIC are available on the 1st Thursday; please call to schedule an appointment.