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 208-321-2222. Idaho consists of seven health districts that work closely with the Department of Health and Welfare, along with other local and state entities. Each district has a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies. They address community-specific needs by offering diverse services, which may differ among districts. These services include community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, often provided through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the latest community services information, contact 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 create a unified statewide strategy for responding to bioterrorism and public health emergencies. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH programs focus on the intersection of human health with the environment, covering areas such as Day Care, Epidemiology (including Animal Bites and Foodborne Illness), Food Establishments (Permits, Plan Reviews, Inspections), and Public Pools. Land Development Programs encompass 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 resources and speakers can be provided for community events upon request. Temporary Medicaid card applications for prenatal care are also accessible. IMMUNIZATIONS are offered by local health departments, providing routine childhood vaccinations at low or no cost for those unable to pay. 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 keeps track of vaccinations for individuals and their families. The WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM provides monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, and individual counseling with registered dietitians, serving pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children under five. The WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK program offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to uninsured women who meet specific income and age criteria, with services available in English and interpreters upon request. For general inquiries, locations, and appointments, call the health department. Immunizations and WIC services are available on the first Thursday of each month, and appointments are necessary.