Panhandle Health District - Hayden, Hd1

The Medical Reserve Corps can be reached at 208-415-5180, and the Swine Flu Hotline is available at 208-415-5299. Idaho consists of seven health districts that work closely with the Department of Health and Welfare and other local and state organizations. Each district operates independently and addresses local demands by offering various services that differ by location. 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 latest information on available services in your area, contact your nearest 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 for preparing and responding to bioterrorism threats and public health crises. Environmental Health programs focus on the interactions between human health and the physical environment, covering areas such as Day Care Inspections, Epidemiology (including Animal Bites and Food and Waterborne Illness), Food Establishments (including Permits, Plan Reviews, and Inspections), Indoor Air Quality (like Radon), Lead Health Programs, Methamphetamine Labs, Public Pools, and 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, and Subsurface Sewage (including Site Evaluations, Permits, and Inspections). Family Planning services include education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (with cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, offering various birth control methods. Educational materials and speakers are available for community events upon request. Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations through clinics, with low-cost or no-cost options for families in need. Overseas immunizations are available by appointment, and travelers should check with local health departments for specific vaccine requirements. Adult vaccines such as Td boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza may also be offered. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that helps track immunizations for individuals and their healthcare providers. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program provides healthy foods, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, individual counseling with dietitians, breastfeeding support, and educational materials for eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under five. The Resource Nurse (Helping Hand Medical Access) offers general health information and referrals via phone and appointments, with vouchers potentially available for acute healthcare needs. The Women's Health Check program, funded federally, provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women lacking insurance for these services. Eligibility includes women aged 50-64, those aged 30-49 who haven't had a pap test in five years or longer, those under 50 with breast cancer symptoms (with clinician approval), and women over 65 who are not eligible for Medicare or lack Medicare part B. Services are available in English and Spanish, with interpreters accessible. For general information, locations, and appointments, please call.