Central District Health Dept.-Mccall , Hd4

The MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS can be reached at PHONE # 208-321-2215, and the Swine Flu Hotline for Region 4 is available at 208-321-2222. Idaho's seven health districts operate in close partnership with the Department of Health and Welfare and other local and state organizations. Each district has a health board appointed by county commissioners and functions independently from state agencies. They cater to local demands by offering diverse services, which can differ among districts, including community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs. Many of these services are provided through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the most current information about community services, reach out to your nearest District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness office collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, public health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to create a unified statewide strategy for responding to bioterrorism threats and public health emergencies. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH programs address the intersection of human health with the physical environment, covering areas like Day Care, Epidemiology (Animal Bites, Food and Water Borne Illness), Food Establishments (Permits, Plan Reviews, Inspections), and Public Pools. Land Development Programs include Mortgage Surveys, Public Water Systems, Subdivision Review, and Subsurface Sewage (Site Evaluations, Permits, Inspections). REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH services offer Family Planning, education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, with various birth control methods available. Educational materials and speakers can be requested for community presentations, and applications for temporary Medicaid cards for prenatal care are also accessible. IMMUNIZATIONS are provided through local health departments, offering routine childhood vaccinations at low or no cost for those unable to pay. Parents can schedule appointments by contacting the local health department, which will bill insurance. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that helps track vaccination history. The WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM offers healthy foods, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, and individual counseling with registered dietitians. It serves pregnant women, breastfeeding women, non-nursing women up to six months postpartum, infants, and children under five. The WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK program provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for uninsured women who meet specific income criteria and age guidelines. The intake process involves calling for general information, locations, and appointments.