Eastern Idaho Public Health Dist.-Rexburg

The Medical Reserve Corps can be reached at 208-533-3145. Idaho's seven health districts operate in close partnership with the Department of Health and Welfare along with several state and local organizations. Each district has a health board appointed by county commissioners and functions independently of state agencies. They cater to local requirements, offering a variety of services that differ from one district to another. These services include 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 on available services, it is advisable to contact your local 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 addressing bioterrorism threats and other public health crises. Environmental Health programs tackle the intersection of human health with the physical environment and local ecosystems, covering areas such as daycare, epidemiology (including animal bites and food and waterborne illnesses), food establishment permits, public pools, and solid waste management. Land Development initiatives encompass mortgage surveys, public water systems, subdivision reviews, and subsurface sewage evaluations. Family Planning services offer education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals, with a range of birth control methods available. Educational resources and speakers can be provided for community events upon request. Local health departments administer routine childhood vaccinations at clinics, often at little to no cost for families in need. They also offer overseas immunizations by appointment. Adult vaccines, including Td boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza, may also be accessible. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that helps individuals track their immunization history. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program provides monthly healthy food vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, and individual counseling with registered dietitians, serving pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under five. The Women's Health Check program, funded federally, offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women without insurance coverage for these tests, adhering to specific income and age criteria. Services are available in English, with interpreters accessible. For general inquiries, locations, and appointment scheduling, please call.