Southwest District Health-Caldwell, Hd3

The Medical Reserve Corps can be reached at PHONE # 208-455-5324. It is advised to visit the website www.volunteeridaho.com before calling. If internet access is unavailable, clients should be directed to the provided phone number. DISTRICT OFFICE: Idaho's seven health districts collaborate closely with the Department of Health and Welfare and various state and local agencies. Each district has a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies. They address local needs by offering a variety of services that differ by district, including community and home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, often through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the most current information about community services, contact your local Health District. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office (Bioterrorism Planning) partners with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, other public health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to develop a unified statewide strategy for responding to bioterrorism threats and public health crises. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: This includes programs that examine the relationship between human health and the physical environment, covering areas such as Day Care, Epidemiology (Animal Bites, Food and Water Borne Illness), Food Establishments (Permits, Plan Reviews, Inspections), Lead Health Program, Methamphetamine Labs, Public Pools, and Solid Waste. 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 (Site Evaluations, Permits, Inspections). FAMILY PLANNING: Offers services like 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. IMMUNIZATIONS: Health districts provide routine childhood vaccinations at clinics, with a nominal administration fee, ensuring no child is denied immunizations. International travel vaccinations are available by appointment, and 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 families and doctors track immunizations. WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: This program offers supplemental nutrition for women, infants, and children, providing healthy foods through WIC vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, healthcare referrals, counseling with registered dietitians, breastfeeding support, and educational materials. WIC serves pregnant women, breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum), infants up to one year, and children under five. PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and other public health districts. SATELLITE OFFICES: Locations include Cambridge, Council, and New Meadows, with English and Spanish interpreters available. Intake Procedure: Call for general information, locations, and appointments.