Central District Health Dept.-Garden Valley , Hd4

CONTACT FOR MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS: 208-321-2215, and for the Swine Flu Hotline in Region 4: 208-321-2222. Idaho comprises seven health districts that work closely with the Department of Health and Welfare and other local and state entities. Each district has a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies. They cater to local requirements, offering a range of services that differ by district, including community and home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, many of which are provided via contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the latest updates on local services, reach out to your nearest 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 addressing bioterrorism threats and other public health crises. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH initiatives 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), and Public Pools. LAND DEVELOPMENT services include Mortgage Surveys, Public Water Systems, Subdivision Review, and Subsurface Sewage evaluations. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH services encompass Family Planning, education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, with various birth control options available. Educational resources and speakers are also provided for community outreach. Temporary Medicaid applications for prenatal care are accessible. IMMUNIZATIONS are managed by local health departments, offering routine childhood vaccinations at low or no cost for those unable to pay, with appointments available by calling the local health department. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that tracks immunization history. WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM provides monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, and referrals to healthcare providers for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under five. WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK is a federally funded initiative offering free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women lacking insurance for these tests, with specific age and health criteria. Language support is available through interpreters. For inquiries, locations, and appointments, please call.