North Central District Health - Moscow, Hd2

For inquiries, you can reach the Medical Reserve Corps at 208-799-3100 or the Public Health Information Line for Region 2 at 208-748-0400 or 1-866-736-6632. Idaho's seven health districts collaborate closely with the Department of Health and Welfare along with various state and local entities. Each district features a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently of any state agency. They cater to local needs, offering a range of services that differ by district, including community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, many of which are provided through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the most current information about services in your area, reach out to your local District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office, which focuses on 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 addressing bioterrorism threats and other public health crises. Environmental Health initiatives address the intersection of human health with the physical environment and ecosystems. These programs cover Day Care Health Inspections, Epidemiology (including Animal Bites and Foodborne Illness), Food Establishment Permits and Inspections, Indoor Air Quality assessments, Lead Health Programs, Methamphetamine Lab oversight, Public Pool regulations, and Solid Waste management. Land Development programs include regulations on Critical Materials, Mortgage Surveys, Non-Domestic Waste Water, Public Water Systems, Rathdrum Aquifer Protection, Shallow Injection Well Inventory, Subdivision Review, and Subsurface Sewage evaluations. The Family Planning services encompass education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams, and referrals, offering various birth control methods. Educational resources and speakers are available for community outreach. Local health departments administer routine childhood vaccinations at clinics, often at minimal or no cost for families unable to pay, and also provide overseas immunizations by appointment. 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 keeps track of immunizations for individuals and their healthcare providers. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program supplies healthy foods monthly through vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, and counseling with registered dietitians. It serves pregnant women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five. The Women’s Health Check program offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women without insurance coverage for these tests, meeting specific income and age criteria. Language support is available through interpreters. For general inquiries, locations, and appointments, please call.