Central District Health Dept.-Idaho City, Hd4

For inquiries, contact the MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS at 208-321-2215 or the Swine Flu Hotline for Region 4 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 organizations. Each district operates independently from state agencies and tailors its services to meet local demands, which may differ across districts. Services offered include community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, many of which are provided through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the most current information on available services in your area, reach out to your local District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness office collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, other public health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to develop a comprehensive statewide strategy for addressing bioterrorism threats and public health emergencies. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH programs address the intersection of human health with the physical environment and local ecosystems, covering areas such as Day Care, Epidemiology (including Animal Bites and Food and Water Borne Illness), Food Establishments (including Permits and Inspections), and Public Pools. LAND DEVELOPMENT programs involve Mortgage Surveys, Public Water Systems, Subdivision Reviews, and Subsurface Sewage evaluations. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH services encompass Family Planning, offering 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 presentations. Temporary Medicaid card applications for prenatal care are also accessible. IMMUNIZATIONS are provided by local health departments through low-cost or free routine childhood vaccination clinics. Parents are encouraged to schedule appointments and can have their insurance billed. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that keeps track of immunizations for families and healthcare providers, ensuring timely vaccinations. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) PROGRAM offers monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, individual counseling with dietitians, and breastfeeding support. WIC serves pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under five. The WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK program provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women without insurance coverage for these tests, meeting income criteria, and fulfilling specific age and health requirements. Services are available in English, with interpreters accessible. For general inquiries, locations, and appointment scheduling, please call.