Central District Health Dept.-Mountain Home , Hd4

The MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS can be reached at PHONE # 208-321-2215, and the Swine Flu Hotline for Region 4 is available at 208-321-2222. Idaho's seven health districts function in partnership with the Department of Health and Welfare and various local and state agencies. Each district has a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies. They address local requirements by offering diverse services that differ among districts, including community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, with many services contracted through the Department of Health and Welfare. For the most current information about available services in your area, contact your nearest District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness office collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, other public health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to create a comprehensive statewide strategy for responding to bio-terrorism and other public health crises. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH programs tackle issues where human health intersects with the environment and local ecosystems, covering areas such as Day Care, Epidemiology (including Animal Bites and Food and Water Borne Illness), Food Establishments (including Permits, Plan Reviews, and Inspections), and Public Pools. Land Development Programs encompass Mortgage Surveys, Public Water Systems, Subdivision Review, and Subsurface Sewage evaluations and permits. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH services include Family Planning, education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, with various birth control methods available. Educational resources and community presentation speakers can be requested. Temporary Medicaid cards for prenatal care can also be applied for. IMMUNIZATIONS are provided by local health departments through low-cost or free routine childhood vaccination clinics. To schedule an appointment, contact your local health department. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that keeps track of immunizations for you and your family, ensuring you receive necessary vaccines on time. The WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM offers monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, individual counseling with dietitians, breastfeeding support, and educational materials. WIC serves 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. Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship or an Alien ID, specific income guidelines, and age criteria. Languages available are English and Spanish, with interpreters accessible. For general inquiries, locations, and appointment scheduling, please call.