Southwest District Health-Emmett, Hd3

The Medical Reserve Corps can be reached at PHONE # 208-455-5324. It is recommended that callers visit the website www.volunteeridaho.com first. If they lack internet access, they should be directed to the provided phone number. DISTRICT OFFICE: Idaho's seven health districts collaborate closely with the Department of Health and Welfare and various other local and state agencies. Each district has a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently of state agencies. Services offered may differ by district, addressing local needs and including community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs. Many of these services are delivered through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the most current information about available services in your area, reach out to your nearest Health District office. 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 create a unified statewide strategy for preparing and responding to bioterrorism threats and other public health crises. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Environmental Health initiatives focus on the intersection of human health with the physical environment and ecosystems. **Programs in Environmental Health include: Day Care; Epidemiology (Animal Bites, Food and Water Borne Illness); Food Establishments (Permits, Plan Reviews, Inspections); Lead Health Program; Methamphetamine Labs; Public Pools; Solid Waste.** Land Development programs cover: Critical Materials Regulation; Mortgage Surveys; Non-Domestic Waste Water; Public Water Systems; Rathdrum Aquifer Protection; Shallow Injection Well Inventory; Subdivision Review; Subsurface Sewage (Site Evaluations, Permits, Inspections). FAMILY PLANNING: Family Planning services encompass education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer screening, STD testing, and HIV testing), and referrals. A variety of birth control methods are available. Educational resources and speakers can be provided for community outreach upon request. IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health districts offer routine childhood vaccinations at their clinics, with some special off-site clinics available. These vaccinations are often low-cost or free for parents who cannot afford them. Immunizations for overseas travel can be scheduled by appointment. Contact your local health district for specific vaccine requirements based on travel destinations. Adult vaccines, including Td boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines, may also be available. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that helps you and your family keep track of immunizations and ensures you receive necessary vaccines timely. WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: The WIC program provides supplemental nutrition assistance to women, infants, and children, offering healthy foods each month via WIC vouchers, health screenings, nutrition education, community program information, referrals to healthcare providers, individual counseling with registered dietitians, breastfeeding support, recipes, newsletters, and educational resources. WIC serves: Pregnant women; Breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum); Infants under one year; and Children under five years. SATELLITE OFFICES: Locations include Cambridge, Council, and New Meadows, with services available in English and interpreters accessible upon request.

Intake Procedure: Call for general information, locations, and appointments.