Panhandle Health District - Sandpoint, Hd1

The Medical Reserve Corps can be reached at 208-415-5180, and the Swine Flu Hotline is available at 208-415-5299. Idaho comprises seven health districts that collaborate closely with the Department of Health and Welfare, along with various state and local organizations. Each district operates independently and has a board of health appointed by county commissioners. They cater to local requirements by offering diverse services that differ across districts, including community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs. Many of these services are provided via contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For up-to-date information on available services in your area, contact your local District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office (Bioterrorism Planning) partners with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, other public health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to create a unified statewide strategy for addressing bioterrorism threats and public health emergencies. Environmental Health programs focus on the intersection of human health with the physical environment and ecosystems. These programs encompass Day Care, Epidemiology (including Animal Bites and Food and Water Borne Illness), Food Establishments (covering Permits, Plan Reviews, and Inspections), Indoor Air Quality (like Radon), Lead Health Program, Methamphetamine Labs, Public Pools, and Solid Waste management. Land Development initiatives involve Critical Materials Regulation, Mortgage Surveys, Non-Domestic Waste Water management, Public Water Systems, Rathdrum Aquifer Protection, Shallow Injection Well Inventory, Subdivision Review, and Subsurface Sewage evaluations. Family Planning services include education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (with cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, offering various birth control methods. Educational resources and speakers are available for community outreach upon request. Local health departments administer routine childhood vaccinations through clinics at health departments or designated off-site locations, often at low or no cost for families in need. Overseas immunizations are available by appointment. For specific travel vaccines, contact your local health department. Adult vaccines such as Td boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza may also be accessible. The Immunization Registry is a free, voluntary, and confidential service that helps track immunizations for you and your family, ensuring timely vaccinations. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program offers monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, and counseling with registered dietitians. WIC supports pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers (up to one year postpartum), infants under one year, and children under five. The Women's Health Check program, funded federally, provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women who lack insurance for these services, meet income guidelines, and fit specific age criteria. Languages available include English, with interpreters upon request. For general information, locations, and appointments, please call.