Central District Health Dept.-Mountain Home , Hd4

The Medical Reserve Corps can be reached at 208-321-2215, and for the Swine Flu Hotline in Region 4, call 208-321-2222. Idaho comprises seven health districts that work closely with the Department of Health and Welfare along with several state and local organizations. Each district is governed by a board of health appointed by county commissioners and operates independently of state agencies. They address local requirements by offering diverse services, which can differ from one district to another. These services include community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, many of which are delivered through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the most current information about services in your area, reach out to your local 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 unified state plan for responding to bio-terrorism and other public health crises. Environmental Health programs focus on the relationship between human health and the environment, covering areas such as daycare, epidemiology (including animal bites and food and waterborne illnesses), food establishment permits and inspections, and public pools. Land Development Programs encompass mortgage surveys, public water systems, subdivision reviews, and subsurface sewage evaluations. The Reproductive Health services offer family planning, education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, alongside educational resources for community presentations. Temporary Medicaid cards for prenatal care are also available. Immunization services are provided by local health departments, offering routine childhood vaccinations at low or no cost for those unable to pay. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that tracks immunizations for families and their healthcare providers. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program provides monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, and individual counseling with registered dietitians, serving pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under five. The Women’s Health Check program offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for uninsured women who meet specific income and age criteria. For more information, including locations and appointments, please call.