Central District Health Dept.-Horseshoe Bend , 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's seven health districts work in conjunction with the Department of Health and Welfare and various state and local agencies. Each district features a board of health appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies. They cater to local requirements by offering a diverse range of services that differ from one district to another. These services include community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, many of which are provided through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the most current information regarding services in your area, contact the 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 unified statewide strategy for addressing bioterrorism threats and other public health crises. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH programs address the connection between human health and the physical environment, 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 Programs involve Mortgage Surveys, Public Water Systems, Subdivision Review, and Subsurface Sewage evaluations. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH services include Family Planning education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, with various birth control methods available. Educational materials and speakers can be requested for community presentations. Temporary Medicaid card applications for prenatal care are also accessible. IMMUNIZATIONS are provided by local health departments through low-cost or free routine childhood vaccination clinics. Parents should contact their local health department to schedule appointments, and the department will bill insurance. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that helps families and doctors track immunization records. The WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM offers healthy foods, health screenings, nutrition classes, community referrals, individual counseling with dietitians, and breastfeeding support. WIC serves pregnant women, breastfeeding women up to one year postpartum, non-nursing women up to six months postpartum, infants under one year, and children under five. The WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK program provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women without insurance coverage for these tests, prioritizing those who meet specific age and health criteria. Services are available in English, with interpreters accessible. For intake, call for general information, locations, and appointments. Immunizations and WIC services are available on the first Thursday of each month; appointments are required.