Panhandle Health District - Hayden, Hd1

For inquiries, contact the Medical Reserve Corps at 208-415-5180 or the Swine Flu Hotline at 208-415-5299. Idaho's seven health districts operate in conjunction with the Department of Health and Welfare and various state and local organizations. Each district features a board of health appointed by county commissioners and functions independently from state agencies. They cater to local requirements, offering diverse services that differ by district, which may include community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs. Many services are facilitated through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. To get the most current 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 develop a comprehensive statewide strategy for addressing bioterrorism threats and other public health crises. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH initiatives tackle issues where human health intersects with the environment and ecosystems. **These programs cover: Day Care Inspections; Epidemiology (Animal Bites, Food and Waterborne Illness); Food Establishments (Permits, Plan Reviews, Inspections); Indoor Air Quality (Radon); Lead Health Program; Methamphetamine Labs; Public Pools; Solid Waste.** Land Development programs encompass: Critical Materials Regulation; Mortgage Surveys; Non-Domestic Waste Water; Public Water Systems; Rathdrum Aquifer Protection; Shallow Injection Well Inventory; Subdivision Review; Subsurface Sewage (Site Evaluations, Permits, Inspections). FAMILY PLANNING services include education, counseling, pregnancy tests, comprehensive physical exams (with cancer and STD screenings), and referrals. A variety of birth control methods are available, along with educational resources and speakers for community events upon request. IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health departments provide standard childhood vaccinations through clinics at the health department or occasionally at special off-site locations. These vaccinations are offered at low or no cost for parents who cannot afford them. Travel immunizations are available by appointment, so please contact the local health department for specific vaccine requirements for your destination. Adult vaccines such as Td boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza may also be provided. The Immunization Registry is a free, voluntary, and confidential service that helps you and your doctor track your immunizations and ensure you receive necessary vaccines on time. WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC offers a supplemental nutrition program providing healthy foods monthly via WIC vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, referrals to healthcare providers, individual counseling with registered dietitians, breastfeeding support, recipes, newsletters, and educational materials. WIC serves pregnant women, breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum), infants under one year, and children under five. RESOURCE NURSE (Helping Hand Medical Access) provides general health information and referrals via phone and appointments, with potential vouchers for local physicians for acute healthcare needs (co-sponsored by United Way of Kootenai County). WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK program: Call 208-415-5270 for this federally funded initiative that offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women without insurance covering mammograms or pap tests, who meet income guidelines, and fall into specific age categories or have symptoms of breast cancer (with clinician approval). Languages available include English and Spanish, with interpreters accessible.

Intake Procedure: Call for general information, locations, and appointments.