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's seven health districts collaborate closely with the Department of Health and Welfare and various state and local entities. Each district is governed by a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies. They address local needs by offering diverse services, which can differ from one district to another. These 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 collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, other health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to create a unified statewide strategy for responding to bioterrorism and public health crises. Environmental Health programs tackle issues at the intersection of human health and the physical environment, covering areas such as daycare inspections, epidemiology (animal bites, food and waterborne illnesses), food establishment permits and inspections, indoor air quality (including radon), lead health programs, methamphetamine lab oversight, public pool regulations, and solid waste management. Land Development programs focus on critical materials regulation, mortgage surveys, non-domestic wastewater management, public water systems, Rathdrum Aquifer protection, shallow injection well inventory, subdivision reviews, and subsurface sewage evaluations and permits. Family Planning services encompass education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, with various birth control methods available. Local health departments administer routine childhood vaccinations, typically at health department clinics or special off-site locations, often at low or no cost for families in need. They also provide overseas immunizations by appointment. Adult vaccines, including 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, ensuring timely vaccinations. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program provides monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, and individual counseling with registered dietitians, supporting pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under five. The Women's Health Check program, funded federally, offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women who lack insurance coverage for these tests, meet income criteria, and fall within specific age ranges or health conditions. Language support is available through interpreters. For general inquiries, locations, and appointment scheduling, please call.