North Central District Health - Orofino, Hd2

For inquiries, contact the Medical Reserve Corps at 208-799-3100 or the Public Health Information Line for Region 2 at 208-748-0400 or 1-866-736-6632. Idaho's seven health districts collaborate with the Department of Health and Welfare and various state and local organizations. Each district has its own board of health appointed by county commissioners and operates independently from state agencies. They cater to local needs, offering diverse services that differ by district, including community and home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, often 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 and Communication Systems office (Bioterrorism Planning) 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 addressing bioterrorism threats and public health crises. Environmental Health initiatives encompass areas where human health intersects with the environment, including Day Care Inspections, 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 management. Land Development programs cover Critical Materials Regulation, Mortgage Surveys, Non-Domestic Waste Water, Public Water Systems, Rathdrum Aquifer Protection, Shallow Injection Well Inventory, Subdivision Review, and Subsurface Sewage evaluations. The Family Planning services provide education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and sexually transmitted disease screenings), and referrals, with various birth control options available. Educational resources and speakers can be arranged for community events upon request. Immunization services include routine childhood vaccinations available at health department clinics or special off-site locations, often at low or no cost for those unable to pay. Overseas immunizations are also available by appointment. Travelers should contact their local health department for required vaccines for specific destinations. 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 keeps track of immunizations for individuals and their families, ensuring they receive necessary vaccines on time. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program provides nutritious foods monthly through WIC vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, referrals to healthcare providers, individual counseling with registered dietitians, and breastfeeding support. WIC serves pregnant women, breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum), infants under one year, and children under five. The Women's Health Check program, funded federally, offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women without insurance covering these tests, who meet income criteria, and fall into specific age groups or situations. Languages available include English, with interpreters accessible. For general inquiries, locations, and appointments, please call.