North Central District Health - Orofino, Hd2

For inquiries, contact the Medical Reserve Corps at 208-799-3100 or 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 and various state and local entities, each governed by a health board appointed by county commissioners. These districts, independent of any state agency, cater to local requirements by offering a diverse range of services that differ from one district to another. Their offerings include community health nursing, home health care, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, with many services delivered through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the latest updates on available services in your area, reach out to your local District Health Department. Additionally, the Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office (Bioterrorism Planning) collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, other public health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to develop a unified state plan for addressing bioterrorism threats and other public health crises. Environmental Health initiatives focus on the intersection of human health with the environment and local ecosystems, covering areas such as daycare inspections, epidemiology (including animal bites and food and waterborne illnesses), food establishment permits and inspections, indoor air quality (like radon), lead health programs, methamphetamine lab oversight, public pool regulations, and solid waste management. Land Development programs encompass regulations on critical materials, mortgage surveys, non-domestic wastewater, public water systems, Rathdrum Aquifer protection, shallow injection well inventories, subdivision reviews, and subsurface sewage evaluations. The Family Planning services offer education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, with various birth control methods available. Immunization services are provided for routine childhood vaccinations at health department clinics, often at low or no cost for families in need, along with overseas immunizations by appointment. Adult vaccines, including Td boosters and influenza shots, may also be accessible. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that helps track immunizations for individuals and families. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program supplies healthy foods via vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, and individual counseling, serving pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under five. The Women's Health Check program, funded federally, provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women without insurance coverage for these tests. To obtain general information, find locations, or schedule appointments, please call the respective offices.