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 consists of seven health districts that work closely with the Department of Health and Welfare, along with other state and local organizations. Each district has a board of health appointed by county commissioners and operates independently of state agencies. They cater to local requirements by offering diverse services that can differ from one district to another, including community health 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 updated information about local services, 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 public health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to create a comprehensive statewide strategy for addressing bioterrorism threats and other public health crises. Environmental Health programs focus on the relationship between human health and the physical environment, covering areas such as Day Care, 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, and Solid Waste. Land Development initiatives include Critical Materials Regulation, Mortgage Surveys, Non-Domestic Waste Water, Public Water Systems, Rathdrum Aquifer Protection, Shallow Injection Well Inventory, Subdivision Review, and Subsurface Sewage (Site Evaluations, Permits, Inspections). Family Planning services encompass education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, with various birth control options available. Educational resources and speakers can be provided for community events upon request. Local health departments offer routine childhood vaccinations at clinics, with low or no costs for those unable to pay. Overseas immunizations are available by appointment, and travelers should check with local health departments for required vaccines. Adult vaccines such as Td boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza may also be offered. The Immunization Registry is a free, voluntary, and confidential service that tracks immunizations for individuals and their families, ensuring they receive only necessary vaccines. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program provides healthy foods, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, individual counseling with registered dietitians, breastfeeding support, and educational materials. WIC serves pregnant women, breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum), infants up to one year old, and children under five. The Women's Health Check program offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women who lack insurance coverage for these tests, meet income requirements, and fall into specific age categories or health conditions. Language assistance is available. For general inquiries, locations, and appointments, individuals should call.