Southeastern Idaho Public Health-Montpelier, 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 partnership with the Department of Health and Welfare and other local and state organizations. Each district has a board of health appointed by county commissioners and functions independently of state agencies. They cater to local requirements, offering diverse services that differ by district, including community and home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs. Many services are delivered through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the latest service information in your community, contact your local District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and other health entities to create a unified statewide strategy for responding to bioterrorism and public health emergencies. Environmental Health programs address the intersection of human health with the physical environment and ecosystems, 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 programs include regulations on Critical Materials, 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 methods available. Educational materials and speakers can be requested for community presentations. Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations at clinics, often at low or no cost for parents in need. Overseas immunizations are available by appointment, and adult vaccines may also be offered. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that helps track immunizations for individuals and their healthcare providers. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program offers monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, and individual counseling with registered dietitians, serving pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under five. The Women’s Health Check program provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women without insurance covering these tests, based on specific age and income criteria. For general inquiries, locations, and appointments, please call.