Central District Health Dept.-Boise, 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 consists of seven health districts that work closely with the Department of Health and Welfare and various state and local agencies. Each district has its own board of health appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies. They address local needs by offering diverse services, which may differ across 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 available services in your area, reach out to your local District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness office collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and other 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 tackle issues at the intersection of human health and the environment, covering areas such as 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 encompass Family Planning, which includes education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, along with a variety of birth control methods. Educational resources and speakers are available for community events upon request. Temporary Medicaid card applications for prenatal care are also provided. IMMUNIZATIONS are offered through local health departments, providing routine childhood vaccinations at low or no cost for those unable to pay. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the local health department, which will bill your insurance. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that helps track immunization records for families and ensures timely vaccinations. The WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM supplies healthy foods monthly via WIC vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, and individual counseling with registered dietitians. WIC caters to pregnant women, breastfeeding women up to one year postpartum, non-nursing women up to 6 months postpartum, infants under one year, and children under five. The WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK program provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women without insurance that covers these tests. Eligibility includes women aged 50-64, those aged 40-49 who haven't had a pap test in 5 years or longer, women aged 30-49 with symptoms of breast cancer (with clinician approval), women aged 30-39 with cervical cancer symptoms confirmed by a healthcare provider, and women aged 65 or older who are not eligible for Medicare or lack Medicare part B. Services are available in English and Spanish, with interpreters accessible. For general inquiries, location details, and appointment scheduling, please call.