Panhandle Health District - St. Maries, Hd1

The Medical Reserve Corps can be reached at 208-415-5180, and the Swine Flu Hotline is available at 208-415-5299. Idaho consists of seven health districts that work closely with the Department of Health and Welfare and other local and state organizations. Each district operates independently and has a board of health appointed by county commissioners. They address local health needs with services that differ by district, including community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, often through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the most current information on available services, 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 districts to create a unified statewide strategy for responding to bioterrorism and public health emergencies. Environmental Health programs focus on the relationship between human health and the environment, covering areas such as day care, epidemiology (animal bites, food and waterborne illnesses), food establishments (permits, inspections), indoor air quality (radon), lead health, methamphetamine labs, public pools, and solid waste management. Land Development programs include regulations for critical materials, mortgage surveys, non-domestic wastewater, public water systems, Rathdrum Aquifer protection, shallow injection well inventory, subdivision reviews, and subsurface sewage evaluations. Family Planning services include education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, with various birth control methods available. Educational resources for community presentations can also be requested. Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations at clinics, often at low or no cost for families in need, and overseas immunizations are available by appointment. Adult vaccines may also be offered. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that helps track immunizations for you and your family. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program provides healthy foods, health screenings, nutrition classes, and referrals for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under five. The Women's Health Check program offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women without insurance coverage for these tests, based on specific age and income criteria. For more information, call to inquire about locations and appointments.