North Central District Health - Grangeville, Hd2

MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS PHONE # 208-799-3100Public Health Information Line for Region 2 - 208-748-0400 or 1-866-736-6632DISTRICT OFFICE: The seven health districts in Idaho work in partnership with the Department of Health and Welfare along with numerous other state and local organizations. Each district has a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies. They address local needs by offering a wide range of services that 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 available services in your area, contact your local District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, other public health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to create a unified statewide strategy to prepare for and respond to bioterrorism and other public health crises. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Programs in Environmental Health address the intersection of human health with the physical environment and ecosystems. **Environmental Health Programs cover: Day Care Inspections; Epidemiology (Animal Bites, Food and Waterborne Illness); Food Establishments (Permits, Plan Reviews, Inspections); Indoor Air Quality (Radon); Lead Health Program; Methamphetamine Labs; Public Pools; Solid Waste.** Land Development programs encompass: 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: Offers Family Planning services such as education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer screenings, STD screenings, and HIV testing) and referrals. A variety of birth control methods are available. Educational resources and speakers can be provided for community events upon request. IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations at clinics held at the health department or occasionally at special off-site locations. These vaccinations are offered at low or no cost for parents who cannot afford them. Travel immunizations are available by appointment, so please contact your local health department for specific vaccine requirements for your destination. Adults may also access vaccines like tetanus and diphtheria (Td) boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that helps individuals and their healthcare providers keep track of immunizations and ensures timely vaccinations. WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC is a supplemental nutrition initiative for Women, Infants, and Children, providing: Healthy foods each month redeemable with WIC vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, information about community programs, referrals to healthcare providers, individual counseling with registered dietitians, breastfeeding support, recipes, newsletters, and educational materials. WIC serves pregnant women, breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum), infants under one year, and children under five years. WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK contractor: This federally funded program offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women who lack health insurance that covers these tests, meet income guidelines, and fall into specific age categories or health conditions. Languages: English, with interpreters available. Intake Procedure: call for general information, locations, and appointments.