Southwest District Health-Payette, Hd3

The Medical Reserve Corps can be reached at PHONE # 208-455-5324. It is recommended that individuals visit the website www.volunteeridaho.com before calling. For those without internet access, they can use the provided phone number. DISTRICT OFFICE: Idaho's seven health districts collaborate closely with the Department of Health and Welfare as well as various state and local organizations. Each district has a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently of any state agency. They address local requirements by offering a range of services, which may differ from one district to another. 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 up-to-date information about local services, contact the nearest Health District office. 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 bioterrorism preparedness and response to public health emergencies. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Environmental Health programs address the intersection of human health with the physical environment and the ecosystem. **These programs cover: Day Care; Epidemiology (Animal Bites, Food and Water Borne Illness); Food Establishments (Permits, Plan Reviews, Inspections); Lead Health Program; Methamphetamine Labs; Public Pools; Solid Waste.** Land Development programs include: 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, thorough physical exams (including cancer and sexually transmitted disease screenings), and referrals. A variety of birth control methods are available, along with educational resources and speakers for community events upon request. IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health districts administer routine childhood vaccinations through clinics at their offices or occasionally at special off-site locations. These vaccinations are often provided at low or no cost for parents who cannot afford them. Travel immunizations are available by appointment, and travelers should contact their local health district for specific vaccine requirements for their destinations. Adult vaccines like Td boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza may also be available. The Immunization Registry is a free, voluntary, and confidential service that helps individuals and their healthcare providers track immunizations and ensure timely vaccinations. WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC is a supplemental Nutrition Program that provides healthy foods each month via WIC vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, healthcare referrals, individual counseling with registered dietitians, breastfeeding support, recipes, newsletters, and educational resources. WIC serves: Pregnant women, breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum), infants up to one year, and children under five. Services are available in English, with interpreters accessible as needed.

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