North Central District Health - Orofino, Hd2

The Medical Reserve Corps can be reached at 208-799-3100, and for public health inquiries in Region 2, you can call 208-748-0400 or 1-866-736-6632. Idaho operates seven health districts that collaborate closely with the Department of Health and Welfare and various state and local organizations. Each district is governed by a board of health appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies. They cater to local needs by offering diverse services that can differ between districts, including community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, with many services delivered through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For updated information on services available in your area, reach out to your local District Health Department. Additionally, the Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, other health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to develop a unified statewide strategy for addressing bioterrorism and public health crises. Environmental Health initiatives address the intersection of human health with the environment and ecosystems, covering areas such as daycare inspections, epidemiology (animal bites, food, and waterborne illnesses), food establishment permits and inspections, indoor air quality (radon), lead health, methamphetamine lab inspections, public pool regulations, and solid waste management. Land Development programs focus on 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. The Family Planning services provide education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer screenings and STD testing), and referrals, along with various birth control methods. Educational resources and speakers are available for community outreach. Local health departments administer routine childhood vaccinations at clinics, often at low or no cost for families in need, and overseas immunizations are available by appointment. Adult vaccines such as Td boosters, hepatitis A and B, pneumonia, and influenza may also be provided. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that helps track immunization history for individuals and families. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program offers monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, counseling from registered dietitians, and breastfeeding support. WIC serves pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers (up to one year postpartum), infants under one year, 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 specific income guidelines, and age criteria. Languages offered include English, with interpreters available. For general inquiries, locations, and appointments, please call.