Southeastern Idaho Public Health-Arco, Hd6

The Medical Reserve Corps can be reached at 208-239-5208, and the Swine Flu Hotline for Region 6 is available at 208-234-5888. Idaho consists of seven health districts that work closely with the Department of Health and Welfare, as well as various state and local agencies. Each district operates independently, appointed by county commissioners, and addresses local requirements by providing diverse services that differ among districts. These services 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 about available services in your area, contact your local District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office 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 preparing for and responding to bioterrorism and other public health crises. Environmental Health programs focus on the intersection of human health with the physical environment, covering areas such as daycare, epidemiology (including animal bites and food and waterborne illnesses), food establishment permits and inspections, indoor air quality, lead health, methamphetamine lab assessments, public pools, and solid waste management. Land Development programs address critical materials regulation, mortgage surveys, non-domestic wastewater, public water systems, Rathdrum Aquifer protection, shallow injection well inventory, subdivision reviews, and subsurface sewage evaluations and permits. Family Planning services include education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (with cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, offering various birth control methods. Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations at clinics, often at low or no cost for those unable to pay, and overseas immunizations by appointment. Adult vaccines, including Td boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines, may also be available. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that tracks immunizations for individuals and their families, ensuring timely vaccinations. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program offers supplemental nutrition, health screenings, nutrition classes, community referrals, and support for breastfeeding, serving pregnant women, breastfeeding women up to one year postpartum, infants, and children under five. The Women's Health Check program provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women who lack insurance coverage for these tests, with specific age and income criteria. For general inquiries, locations, and appointment scheduling, please call.