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's seven health districts operate in close partnership with the Department of Health and Welfare along with several state and local organizations. Each district has its own board of health appointed by county commissioners and functions independently of any state agency. They focus on addressing local requirements and offer diverse services that may differ by district, including community and 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 latest service information in your area, reach out to 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 for responding to bioterrorism threats and public health crises. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Programs in this area address the intersection of human health with the physical environment and the ecosystem. **Key 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 Management.** Land Development initiatives 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: This service offers education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, with a variety of birth control methods available. Educational resources and speakers can be provided for community events upon request. IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health departments administer routine childhood vaccinations through clinics at health departments or special off-site events. These vaccinations are often low-cost or free for those who cannot afford them. Overseas immunizations are available by appointment, and travelers should contact their local health department for specific vaccine requirements for their destinations. Adult vaccines, including Td boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza, may also be offered. The Immunization Registry is a free, voluntary, and confidential service that helps track immunizations for you and your family, ensuring that you receive only the necessary vaccines at the appropriate times. WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC provides a supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, offering healthy foods monthly through WIC vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, referrals to healthcare providers, individual counseling with dietitians, breastfeeding support, and educational materials. WIC serves pregnant women, breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum), infants under one year, and children under five years. RESOURCE NURSE (Helping Hand Medical Access): General health information and referrals are available via phone or appointment, with potential vouchers for local physicians for urgent healthcare needs (co-sponsored by United Way of Kootenai County). WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK contractor: Call 208-415-5270 for this federally funded program providing free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women. It targets women without insurance coverage for mammograms or pap tests, who meet income criteria, and fall into specific age categories or have symptoms suggestive of breast cancer. Language support is available in English and Spanish. Intake Procedure: Call for general information, locations, and appointments.