Southeastern Idaho Public Health-Soda Springs, Hd6

The Medical Reserve Corps can be reached at 208-239-5208, and the Swine Flu Hotline for Region 6 is available at 208-234-5888. Idaho consists of seven health districts that work closely with the Department of Health and Welfare and other local and state organizations. Each district features a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies. They cater to local demands by offering diverse services, which can differ from one district to another, including community 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 latest information about available services in your area, reach out to your nearest District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office collaborates with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, other public health districts, healthcare providers, and emergency responders to create a comprehensive statewide strategy for addressing bioterrorism and other public health crises. Environmental Health programs tackle issues related to human health and the environment, covering areas such as Day Care, Epidemiology (Animal Bites, Food and Water Borne Illness), Food Establishments (Permits, Plan Reviews, Inspections), Indoor Air Quality (Radon), Lead Health Program, Methamphetamine Labs, Public Pools, and Solid Waste. Land Development programs include Critical Materials Regulation, Mortgage Surveys, Non-Domestic Waste Water, Public Water Systems, Rathdrum Aquifer Protection, Shallow Injection Well Inventory, Subdivision Review, and Subsurface Sewage (Site Evaluations, Permits, Inspections). Family Planning services offer 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 requested for community events. Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations at health department clinics or special off-site clinics, often at low or no cost for families in need. Overseas immunizations are available by appointment, and adult vaccines like Td boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza may also be offered. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that helps individuals track their immunization history. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program provides healthy foods, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, individual counseling with registered dietitians, breastfeeding support, and educational materials for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under five. The Women's Health Check program offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women who lack insurance coverage for these tests. Eligibility includes women aged 50-64, those aged 30-49 who haven't had a pap test in five years or longer, women under 50 with suspicious breast cancer symptoms (with clinician approval), and women aged 65 or older who are not eligible for Medicare or lack Medicare part B. Services are available in English, with interpreters accessible. For inquiries about general information, locations, and appointments, please call.