Central District Health Dept.-Garden Valley , 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 comprises seven health districts that work in partnership with the Department of Health and Welfare and various other state and local organizations. Each district features a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies. They cater to local requirements by offering diverse services, which may vary by district, including community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs. Many services are facilitated through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For up-to-date information about local services, contact your nearest District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness office collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, other public health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to develop a comprehensive statewide strategy for addressing bioterrorism and other public health crises. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH programs tackle issues at the intersection of human health and the physical environment, including Day Care, Epidemiology (Animal Bites, Food and Water Borne Illness), Food Establishments (Permits, Plan Reviews, Inspections), and Public Pools. Land Development Programs cover Mortgage Surveys, Public Water Systems, Subdivision Review, and Subsurface Sewage (Site Evaluations, Permits, Inspections). REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH services include Family Planning education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals. Various birth control methods are available, along with educational materials for community outreach. Temporary Medicaid card applications for prenatal care can also be obtained. IMMUNIZATIONS are provided by local health departments through low-cost or free routine childhood vaccination clinics, with appointments available by calling the local health department. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that tracks immunization history. The WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM offers monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, and individual counseling with registered dietitians, serving pregnant women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five. The WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK program, federally funded, provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women without insurance coverage for these tests. Eligible participants include women aged 50-64, those aged 40-49 who haven't had a pap test in five years or more, and others with specific health concerns. Services are available in English, with interpreters accessible. For inquiries about general information, locations, and appointments, please call.