Southeastern Idaho Public Health-Arco, Hd6

The Medical Reserve Corps can be reached at 208-239-5208, while 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 organizations. Each district has a board of health appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies. They cater to local demands by providing diverse services, which may differ from one district to another, including community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs. Many of these services are delivered through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the latest updates on services in your area, reach out to your nearest District Health Department. Additionally, 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 create a unified statewide strategy for addressing bioterrorism threats and public health emergencies. Environmental Health initiatives focus on the intersection of human health with the physical environment and the ecosystem, covering areas such as Day Care, Epidemiology (including Animal Bites and Food and Water Borne Illness), Food Establishments (including Permits, Plan Reviews, and Inspections), Indoor Air Quality (like Radon), Lead Health Programs, Methamphetamine Labs, Public Pools, and Solid Waste management. Land Development programs encompass Critical Materials Regulation, Mortgage Surveys, Non-Domestic Waste Water, Public Water Systems, Rathdrum Aquifer Protection, Shallow Injection Well Inventory, Subdivision Review, 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. Educational materials and speakers are also available for community presentations upon request. Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations at clinics, with low or no cost options for families in need. Overseas immunizations are available by appointment. Adult vaccines such as Td boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza may also be offered. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that helps track immunizations for individuals and families. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program provides supplemental nutrition, health screenings, nutrition classes, referrals to healthcare providers, and support for breastfeeding. It serves pregnant women, breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum), infants, and children under five. The Women’s Health Check program, funded federally, offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women without insurance coverage for these tests, based on specific income guidelines and age criteria. Services are available in English, with interpreters accessible. For general information, locations, and appointments, please call.