Southeastern Idaho Public Health-Preston, 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 comprises seven health districts that work closely with the Department of Health and Welfare and various state and local organizations. Each district has a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently of state agencies. They address local needs by offering a diverse range of services that may differ from one district to another. These services include community health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, often delivered through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the most current information about available services in your area, reach out to the 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 unified statewide strategy for preparing and responding to bioterrorism and other public health crises. Environmental Health programs focus on the intersection of human health with the physical environment and the ecosystem. Key programs include 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 management. Land Development initiatives 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. Family Planning services encompass 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 outreach. Local health departments offer routine childhood vaccinations through health department clinics or occasional off-site events, often at low or no cost for families in need. Overseas immunizations are available by appointment, and travelers should inquire about specific vaccine requirements. Adult vaccines like Td boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza may also be provided. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that helps track immunization history for individuals and their healthcare providers. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program offers healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, healthcare referrals, and support for breastfeeding. WIC serves pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers (up to one year postpartum), infants, and children under five. The Women's Health Check program, federally funded, provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women without insurance coverage for these tests, who meet income criteria, and fall into specific age or health categories. Language assistance is available upon request. For general information, locations, and appointments, please call.