Panhandle Health District - Hayden, Hd1

For inquiries, contact the Medical Reserve Corps at 208-415-5180 or the Swine Flu Hotline at 208-415-5299. In Idaho, the seven health districts collaborate closely with the Department of Health and Welfare as well as various state and local organizations. Each district operates independently from state agencies and tailors its services to meet local demands, which can differ across districts. Services offered 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 on available services in your area, reach out to your local District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office (Bio Terrorism 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 addressing bioterrorism threats and public health emergencies. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: This encompasses programs that address the intersection of human health with the physical environment and the ecosystem. **Environmental Health Programs include: Day Care Inspections; Epidemiology (Animal Bites, Food and Water Borne Illness); Food Establishments (Permits, Plan Reviews, Inspections); Indoor Air Quality (Radon); Lead Health Program; Methamphetamine Labs; Public Pools; Solid Waste.** Land Development initiatives 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: This service provides Family Planning support, including education, counseling, pregnancy tests, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), 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 administer routine childhood vaccinations at health department clinics or special off-site events. These vaccinations are often low-cost or free for parents unable to pay. For overseas immunizations, appointments are necessary. Contact your local health department for details on required vaccines for travel destinations. 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 you and your doctor keep track of your vaccination history and ensure you receive necessary vaccines. WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC is a supplemental nutrition initiative for Women, Infants, and Children, providing monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition education, community program information, and referrals to healthcare providers. Individual counseling with registered dietitians, breastfeeding support, recipes, newsletters, and educational materials are also available. WIC serves pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers (up to one year postpartum), infants, and children under five. RESOURCE NURSE (Helping Hand Medical Access): General health information and referrals are accessible via phone or appointment. Vouchers may be available for local physicians to assist with acute healthcare needs (co-sponsored by United Way of Kootenai County). WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK contractor: Call 208-415-5270 for the Women's Health Check, a federally funded program offering free breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women without insurance covering these tests. Eligibility includes women aged 50-64, those aged 30-49 without a pap test in five years, younger women with suspicious breast cancer symptoms (with clinician approval), or women over 65 not covered by Medicare or lacking Medicare Part B. Services are available in English and Spanish, with interpreters accessible. Intake Procedure: Call for general information, locations, and appointments.