North Central District Health - Kamiah, Hd2

For inquiries, contact 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 and various state and local organizations. Each district has a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies, tailoring services to meet local needs. These services can differ by district and 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 updates on available services 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 develop a comprehensive statewide strategy for addressing bioterrorism and other public health crises. Environmental Health initiatives focus on the intersection of human health, the physical environment, and local ecosystems, covering areas such as daycare inspections, epidemiology, food establishment permits, indoor air quality, lead health programs, methamphetamine lab inspections, public pool regulations, and solid waste management. Land Development programs include oversight of critical materials, mortgage surveys, non-domestic wastewater, public water systems, Rathdrum Aquifer protection, shallow injection well inventory, subdivision reviews, and subsurface sewage evaluations. Family Planning services encompass education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams, and referrals, with a wide range of birth control methods available. Immunization services are provided through local health departments, offering low-cost or free routine childhood vaccinations, overseas immunizations by appointment, and adult vaccines like Td boosters and influenza shots. The Immunization Registry is a confidential service that helps track vaccination records. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program offers monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, referrals, and breastfeeding support for eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under five. The Women’s Health Check program provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for women who meet specific criteria, including those without insurance covering these tests. For more information, call for general inquiries, locations, and appointment scheduling.