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 comprises seven health districts that work closely with the Department of Health and Welfare, along with other state and local organizations. Each district, governed by a board of health appointed by county commissioners, operates independently from state agencies and tailors its services to meet local demands. These services may include community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, often facilitated through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the most current information about 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, public health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to create a comprehensive statewide strategy for responding to bioterrorism threats and public health crises. Environmental Health initiatives address the intersection of human health with the physical environment and ecosystems, covering areas such as daycare inspections, epidemiology (including animal bites and foodborne illnesses), food establishment permits and inspections, indoor air quality (like radon), lead health programs, methamphetamine lab assessments, public pool regulations, and solid waste management. Land Development programs oversee critical materials regulation, mortgage surveys, non-domestic wastewater management, public water systems, Rathdrum 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. Local health departments offer routine childhood vaccinations at clinics, often at low or no cost for those unable to pay, as well as overseas immunizations by appointment. Adult vaccines, including Td boosters and flu shots, may also be accessible. The Immunization Registry is a free, voluntary service that tracks vaccination history for individuals and their healthcare providers. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program provides monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition education, community program information, and individual counseling with registered dietitians, serving pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under five. The Women's Health Check program, federally funded, offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women without insurance covering these tests, adhering to specific income guidelines. Languages available include English, with interpreters accessible. For general inquiries, locations, and appointments, please call.