North Central District Health - Lewiston, Hd2

MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS PHONE # 208-799-3100Public Health Information Line for Region 2 - 208-748-0400 or 1-866-736-6632DISTRICT OFFICE: The seven health districts in Idaho work in strong partnership with the Department of Health and Welfare along with multiple state and local organizations. Each district features a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently of any state agency. They cater to local demands by offering a diverse range of 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 nearest District Health Department. Additionally, the Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office (Bioterrorism Planning) collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, other public health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to develop a unified statewide strategy for addressing bioterrorism threats and other public health crises. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Environmental Health initiatives address the intersection of human health with the physical environment and the ecosystem. **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.** Land Development initiatives cover: 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: Offers Family Planning services such as education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and sexually transmitted disease screenings), and referrals. A variety of birth control methods are available. Educational resources and speakers can be provided for community events upon request. IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health departments administer routine childhood vaccinations through clinics at the health department or occasionally at special off-site events. These vaccinations are low-cost or free for parents unable to pay. Overseas immunizations are available by appointment. Contact the local health department to learn which vaccines are required for specific travel destinations. Vaccines for adults, including tetanus and diphtheria (Td) boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza, may also be offered. The Immunization Registry is a free, voluntary, and confidential service that keeps track of immunizations for you and your family, ensuring you receive only the necessary vaccines when needed. WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC is a supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children that provides: Monthly healthy food options purchasable with WIC vouchers, health screenings, nutrition education classes, community program information, referrals to healthcare providers, individual counseling with registered dietitians, breastfeeding support, recipes, newsletters, and educational materials. WIC serves pregnant women, breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum), infants under one year, and children under five years of age. WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK contractor. Women's Health Check is a federally funded initiative that provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women. This program is designed for women who lack health insurance that covers mammograms or Pap tests, meet income criteria, and fall into one of the following categories: Age 50-64; Age 30-49 and have not had a Pap test in five years or longer, or have never had a Pap test; under age 50 with symptoms indicative of breast cancer (clinician approval required); or age 65 or older without Medicare eligibility or lacking Medicare part B. Languages: English, with interpreters available.

Intake Procedure: Call for general information, locations, and appointments.