North Central District Health - Orofino, Hd2

You can reach the Medical Reserve Corps at 208-799-3100 and the Public Health Information Line for Region 2 at 208-748-0400 or 1-866-736-6632. Idaho's seven health districts collaborate closely with the Department of Health and Welfare along with various state and local organizations. Each district features a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies. They cater to local requirements, offering a variety of services that differ across districts. Services include community and home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, many of which are provided through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the most current information about available services in your area, reach out to your local District Health Department. 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 addressing bioterrorism threats and public health emergencies. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: This includes programs that address the intersection of human health with the environment and local flora and fauna. **Environmental Health Programs encompass: Day Care Inspections; Epidemiology (Animal Bites, Food and Water Borne Illness); Food Establishments (Permits, Plan Reviews, Inspections); Indoor Air Quality (Radon); Lead Health Program; Methamphetamine Labs; Public Pools; Solid Waste.** Land Development programs cover: Critical Materials Regulation; Mortgage Surveys; Non-Domestic Waste Water; Public Water Systems; Rathdrum Aquifer Protection; Shallow Injection Well Inventory; Subdivision Review; Subsurface Sewage (Site Evaluations, Permits, Inspections). FAMILY PLANNING: This service offers Family Planning assistance, including education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals. Various birth control methods are available. Educational resources and speakers can be requested for community events. IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations at their clinics or occasionally at special off-site events. These vaccinations are either low-cost or free for parents who cannot afford to pay. Overseas immunizations are available by appointment, and travelers should contact their local health department to learn about required vaccines for their destinations. 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 you and your healthcare provider track your immunization history and ensure you receive necessary vaccines. WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC is a supplemental nutrition initiative for Women, Infants, and Children, providing healthy food monthly through WIC vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, and referrals to healthcare providers. Individual counseling with registered dietitians, breastfeeding support, recipes, newsletters, and educational materials are also available. WIC serves pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers (up to one year postpartum), infants up to one year, and children under five. WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK is a federally funded program that provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women. This program is for women without insurance covering mammograms or pap tests, who meet income requirements, and fall into specific age categories or have symptoms requiring further evaluation. Languages available include English, with interpreters accessible upon request.

Intake Procedure: Call for general information, locations, and appointments.