North Central District Health - Lewiston, 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 is governed by a board of health appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies. They cater to local requirements, providing diverse services that 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 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 works alongside the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, public health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to create a unified statewide strategy for responding to bioterrorism and other public health crises. Environmental Health programs address the intersection of human health with the physical environment and 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 oversee critical materials regulation, mortgage surveys, non-domestic wastewater management, public water systems, aquifer protection, shallow injection well inventories, subdivision reviews, and subsurface sewage evaluations. Family Planning services include education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, with various birth control methods available. Educational resources and speakers can be requested for community events. Local health departments offer routine childhood vaccinations at their clinics or special off-site events, often at low or no cost for parents unable to pay. Overseas immunizations are available by appointment, and adult vaccines may also be provided. The Immunization Registry is a free and confidential service that tracks vaccination history for individuals and families. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program provides healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community referrals, and individual counseling for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children. The Women's Health Check program, funded federally, offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women without insurance coverage for these tests, based on specific age and income criteria. For general inquiries, locations, and appointments, please call.