Central District Health Dept.-Horseshoe Bend , Hd4

CONTACT: MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS PHONE # 208-321-2215, Swine Flu Hotline for Region 4 - 208-321-2222. DISTRICT OFFICE: The seven health districts in Idaho work closely with the Department of Health and Welfare and other state and local entities. Each district has a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies. They address specific local requirements, providing diverse services that can differ between districts. These services include 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 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 responding to bioterrorism and public health crises. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Programs focus on the intersection of human health with the physical environment and local ecosystems. **Environmental Health Programs cover: Day Care; Epidemiology (Animal Bites, Food and Water Borne Illness); Food Establishments (Permits, Plan Reviews, Inspections); Public Pools.** Land Development Programs include: Mortgage Surveys; Public Water Systems; Subdivision Review; Subsurface Sewage (Site Evaluations, Permits, Inspections). REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (Family Planning): Offers Family Planning services such as education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer screenings, STD screenings, and HIV testing), and referrals. Various birth control methods are available, along with educational resources and speakers for community events upon request. Temporary Medicaid card applications for prenatal care can also be obtained. IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations through clinics at the health department, often at low or no cost for those unable to pay. Schedule an appointment by contacting your local health department, which will bill your insurance. The Immunization Registry is a free, voluntary, and confidential service that keeps track of immunizations for you and your family, ensuring you receive necessary vaccines timely. Always bring your immunization records to appointments. WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC is a supplemental Nutrition Program offering monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, referrals to healthcare providers, individual counseling with registered dietitians, breastfeeding support, and educational materials. WIC serves: Pregnant women; Breastfeeding women up to one year postpartum; non-nursing women up to 6 months postpartum; Infants up to one year; and Children under five. WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK: This federally funded program provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women without insurance that covers these tests, who meet income criteria, and are U.S. Citizens or have an Alien ID. Eligible women include those aged 50-64, 40-49 who haven't had a pap test in 5 years, or younger women with symptoms of breast or cervical cancer. Languages: English, with interpreters available.

Intake Procedure: For general information, locations, and appointments, call. Immunizations and WIC are available on the 1st Thursday; call to schedule an appointment.