North Central District Health - Lewiston, Hd2

MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS PHONE # 208-799-3100 Public Health Information Line for Region 2 - 208-748-0400 or 1-866-736-6632 DISTRICT OFFICE: The seven health districts in Idaho work in partnership with the Department of Health and Welfare along with multiple state and local organizations. Each district has a health board appointed by county commissioners and operates independently of any state agency. They cater to local requirements, offering diverse services that may differ from one district to another. These services include community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, with many provided through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For updated information about local services, 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 create a unified statewide strategy for addressing bioterrorism threats and other public health crises. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Programs in Environmental Health address the intersection of human health with the physical environment and local ecosystems. **Environmental Health Programs cover: 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; 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 materials and speakers can be requested for community presentations. IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations through clinics at health departments or occasionally at special off-site events. These vaccinations are offered at low or no cost for parents who cannot pay. Overseas immunizations are available by appointment. Call your local health department to determine which vaccines are required for specific travel destinations. Travelers receiving vaccines from the health department will incur a fee for the vaccine. Adult vaccines like tetanus and diphtheria (Td) boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines may also be accessible. The Immunization Registry is a free, voluntary, and confidential service that helps you and your doctor keep track of your immunization history and ensures you receive necessary vaccines timely. WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC is a supplemental nutrition program providing healthy foods monthly through WIC vouchers, health screenings, nutrition education classes, information on 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 old, and children under five years old. WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK contractor: This federally funded program provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women who lack health insurance covering these tests, meet income criteria, and fall into specific age categories or have symptoms indicative of breast cancer. Languages: English, with interpreters available. Intake Procedure: Call for general information, locations, and appointments.