Southeastern Idaho Public Health-Blackfoot, 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 conjunction with the Department of Health and Welfare and various local and state agencies. Each district features a board of health appointed by county commissioners and functions independently from state agencies. They cater to local requirements by providing diverse services, which can differ from one district to another. These services encompass 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 the most current information about available services in your area, reach out to your local District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, other public health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to create a comprehensive statewide strategy for addressing bioterrorism threats and other public health crises. Environmental Health programs focus on the intersection of human health with the physical environment and local 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 initiatives include Critical Materials Regulation, 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 offer education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer screenings and STD testing), and referrals, with various birth control methods available. Educational resources and speakers can be requested for community events. Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations at health department clinics or special off-site clinics, typically at low or no cost for families in need. Overseas immunizations are available by appointment, and travelers should consult their local health department for specific vaccine requirements. Adult vaccines like Td boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza may also be offered. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that keeps track of immunizations for individuals and their healthcare providers. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program supplies healthy foods, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, and individual counseling with registered dietitians. It serves pregnant women, breastfeeding women (up to one year 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 covering these services, meeting income guidelines, and falling into specific age categories or health conditions. Language services are available through interpreters. For general inquiries, locations, and appointments, please call.