North Central District Health - Lewiston, Hd2

The Idaho 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 along with various state and local agencies. Each district has its own board of health appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies. They address local needs by offering diverse services that can differ from one district to another, including community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, often through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the latest community services and information, residents should contact their nearest District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, other health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to create a unified statewide strategy for addressing bioterrorism threats and public health emergencies. Environmental Health programs tackle issues at the intersection of human health and the physical environment, covering areas such as Day Care Inspections, Epidemiology (including Animal Bites and Foodborne Illness), Food Establishments, Indoor Air Quality, Lead Health Programs, Methamphetamine Labs, Public Pools, and Solid Waste management. Land Development programs address Critical Materials Regulation, Mortgage Surveys, Non-Domestic Waste Water, Public Water Systems, Rathdrum Aquifer Protection, Shallow Injection Well Inventory, Subdivision Review, 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. Immunization services provide routine childhood vaccinations at health department clinics, often at low or no cost for those who cannot pay, as well as overseas immunizations by appointment. Adult vaccines like Td boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza may also be offered. The Immunization Registry is a free and confidential service that helps track vaccination history. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program offers healthy foods, health screenings, nutrition classes, referrals, and counseling with registered dietitians for eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five. The Women's Health Check program provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for uninsured women who meet specific criteria. For general inquiries, locations, and appointments, individuals should call the relevant offices.