Panhandle Health District - Sandpoint, Hd1

The Medical Reserve Corps can be reached at 208-415-5180, and the Swine Flu Hotline is available at 208-415-5299. Idaho comprises seven health districts that work closely with the Department of Health and Welfare, along with other local and state organizations. Each district is governed by a board of health appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies. They address local health requirements by offering a diverse range of services, which may differ across districts. These services include community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, many of which are facilitated through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For current service information, residents should contact their local District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, public health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to develop a comprehensive statewide strategy for responding to bioterrorism and public health emergencies. Environmental Health programs focus on the intersection of human health with the physical environment and include services like Day Care, Epidemiology (covering animal bites and food/waterborne illnesses), Food Establishment permits and inspections, Indoor Air Quality assessments, Lead Health Programs, Methamphetamine Lab oversight, Public Pool regulations, and Solid Waste management. Land Development initiatives encompass Critical Materials Regulation, Mortgage Surveys, Non-Domestic Waste Water management, Public Water Systems oversight, Rathdrum Aquifer Protection, Shallow Injection Well Inventory, Subdivision Reviews, and Subsurface Sewage evaluations. Family Planning services offer 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 outreach. Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations at clinics, often at low or no cost for families in need, and offer overseas immunizations by appointment. Adult vaccines, including Td boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza, may also be available. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that helps individuals track their vaccination history. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program provides monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, and individual counseling with registered dietitians. It serves pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under five. The Women’s Health Check program offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women who lack insurance coverage for these services, meet income criteria, and fall within specific age ranges or conditions. Language assistance is available through interpreters. For general inquiries, locations, and appointment scheduling, please call.