North Central District Health - Moscow, Hd2

The MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS can be reached at 208-799-3100, and the Public Health Information Line for Region 2 is available at 208-748-0400 or 1-866-736-6632. Idaho's seven health districts collaborate closely with the Department of Health and Welfare and various state and local organizations. Each district is governed by a board of health appointed by county commissioners and operates independently of any state agency. They address local needs by offering a diverse range of services, which can differ from one district to another. 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 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 develop a comprehensive statewide strategy for responding to bioterrorism threats and other public health crises. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH programs address the intersection of human health with the physical environment and ecosystems. These include Day Care Health Inspections, Epidemiology (covering animal bites and food/waterborne illnesses), Food Establishment permits and inspections, Indoor Air Quality assessments (like radon), Lead Health Programs, Methamphetamine Lab inspections, Public Pool regulations, and Solid Waste management. Land Development initiatives encompass Critical Materials Regulation, Mortgage Surveys, Non-Domestic Waste Water management, Public Water Systems oversight, Rathdrum Aquifer Protection, Shallow Injection Well Inventory, Subdivision Review, and Subsurface Sewage evaluations. FAMILY PLANNING services offer 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 requested for community outreach. IMMUNIZATIONS are provided by local health departments through regular childhood vaccination clinics or special off-site events, often at low or no cost for families in need. Overseas immunizations are available by appointment, and travelers should check with local health departments for required vaccines. Adult vaccines, including Td boosters, hepatitis A and B, 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 supplemental nutrition assistance, including monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, and individual counseling with registered dietitians. It serves pregnant women, breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum), infants, and children under five. The WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK program, funded federally, offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women without insurance covering these tests, meeting income guidelines, and falling into specific age categories or health conditions. Services are available in English, with interpreters accessible. For inquiries about general information, locations, and appointments, please call.