Southeastern Idaho Public Health-Malad, Hd6

The Medical Reserve Corps can be reached at 208-239-5208, and the Swine Flu Hotline for Region 6 is available at 208-234-5888. Idaho's seven health districts operate in conjunction with the Department of Health and Welfare and various state and local organizations. Each district has a health board appointed by county commissioners and functions independently of state agencies. They cater to local demands by offering diverse services, which can differ from one district to another. These services 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 most current information about available services in your area, reach out to the nearest 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 unified statewide strategy for preparing for and responding to bioterrorism and public health crises. Environmental Health initiatives address the intersection of human health with the physical environment and the ecosystem. Environmental Health Programs cover areas such as Day Care, Epidemiology (including Animal Bites and Food and Water Borne Illness), Food Establishments (including Permits and Inspections), Indoor Air Quality (like Radon), Lead Health Programs, Methamphetamine Labs, Public Pools, and Solid Waste management. Land Development programs encompass 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. The Family Planning services offer education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, providing various birth control methods. Educational resources and speakers are available for community events upon request. Local health departments administer routine childhood vaccinations through clinics, which may be low-cost or free for those unable to pay. Overseas immunizations are available by appointment, and travelers should contact their local health department for specific vaccine requirements. Adult vaccines, including Td boosters, hepatitis A and B, pneumonia, and influenza, may also be provided. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that tracks immunizations for individuals and their families. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program offers healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, and referrals to healthcare providers, serving pregnant women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five. The Women's Health Check program, funded federally, provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women who lack insurance coverage for these tests. This program is available to women aged 50-64, those aged 30-49 who haven't had a pap test in five years or longer, younger women with breast cancer symptoms (with clinician approval), and women over 65 who do not qualify for Medicare or lack Medicare part B. Services are offered in English, with interpreters available. For general inquiries, locations, and appointments, please call.