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 health districts, which are independent from state agencies, operate in partnership with the Department of Health and Welfare and other local entities. Each district has a health board appointed by county commissioners and addresses specific community needs with a diverse range of services that differ by district. These services include community and home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, often provided through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For updated information on local services, residents should contact their nearest District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness 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 responding to bio-terrorism threats and public health crises. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH programs focus on the intersection of human health and the environment, covering areas like Day Care, Epidemiology (including Animal Bites and Foodborne Illness), Food Establishments (including permits and inspections), and Public Pools. LAND DEVELOPMENT programs oversee Mortgage Surveys, Public Water Systems, Subdivision Reviews, and Subsurface Sewage evaluations. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH services offer Family Planning, education, counseling, pregnancy testing, physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, with temporary Medicaid applications available for prenatal care. IMMUNIZATIONS are provided by local health departments, offering low-cost or free routine childhood vaccinations. The Immunization Registry is a confidential service that keeps track of immunization records. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) PROGRAM provides nutritious foods, health screenings, nutrition classes, and referrals for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children. The WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK program offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women without insurance coverage for these tests. Eligibility criteria include age requirements and income guidelines. For general information, locations, and appointments, individuals should call the relevant offices.