North Central District Health - Moscow, Hd2

MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS PHONE # 208-799-3100Public Health Information Line for Region 2 - 208-748-0400 or 1-866-736-6632DISTRICT OFFICE: The seven health districts in Idaho collaborate closely with the Department of Health and Welfare along with various state and local organizations. Each district is governed by a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently of state agencies. They cater to local demands by offering a diverse range of services that differ from one district to another. These services encompass community and home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, many of which are delivered 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. Additionally, 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 develop a unified statewide strategy for addressing bioterrorism threats and other public health crises. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Environmental Health initiatives address the interactions between human health and the surrounding physical environment, including flora and fauna. **Environmental Health Programs cover: Day Care Health 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; 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; Subsurface Sewage (Site Evaluations, Permits, Inspections).FAMILY PLANNING: Offers Family Planning services such as education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer screenings, STD screenings, and HIV testing), and referrals. A variety of birth control methods are available. Educational resources and speakers can be provided for community events upon request.IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health departments administer routine childhood vaccinations through clinics at the health department or occasionally at special off-site events. These vaccinations are offered at low or no cost for parents who cannot afford them. Overseas immunizations are available by appointment. Contact your local health department to determine the specific vaccines required for different destinations. Travelers receiving vaccines from the health department will incur a fee for the vaccine. Adult vaccines such as Td boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza may also be accessible. The Immunization Registry (a free, voluntary, and confidential service) helps you, your family, and your doctor track immunizations and ensure you receive only necessary vaccines when needed.WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC is the supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, providing: Monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, information about community programs, 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 up to one year of age; and Children under five years of age. WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK contractor. The Women's Health Check program, funded federally, provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women. This program is available to women who lack health insurance for mammograms or pap tests, meet income criteria, and fall into one of the following categories: Age 50-64; Age 30-49 and have not had a pap test in 5 years or longer, or have never had a pap test; under age 50 with symptoms indicative of breast cancer (requires clinician's approval); or age 65 or older and not eligible for Medicare or lacking Medicare part B. Languages: English, with interpreters available.

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