Panhandle Health District - Kellogg, Hd1

The Medical Reserve Corps can be reached at 208-415-5180 and the Swine Flu Hotline at 208-415-5299. Idaho's seven health districts operate in close partnership with the Department of Health and Welfare and various state and local organizations. Each district has a board of health appointed by county commissioners and functions independently of state agencies. They address local requirements by offering a diverse range of services, which can differ from one district to another. These services include community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, often provided through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the latest updates on available services in your area, 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 state plan for preparing for and responding to bioterrorism and public health emergencies. Environmental Health programs focus on the intersection of human health with the physical environment and local ecosystems, covering areas such as daycare, epidemiology (animal bites, food and waterborne illnesses), food establishment permits and inspections, indoor air quality (including radon), lead health programs, methamphetamine labs, public pools, and solid waste management. Land Development programs address critical materials regulation, mortgage surveys, non-domestic wastewater, public water systems, Rathdrum Aquifer protection, shallow injection well inventory, subdivision review, and subsurface sewage evaluations and permits. Family Planning services include education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and sexually transmitted disease screenings), and referrals, with various birth control methods available. Educational resources and speakers can be requested for community presentations. Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations at clinics, often at low or no cost for those unable to pay, and overseas immunizations are available by appointment. Adult vaccines, such as Td boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza, may also be offered. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that helps track immunizations for individuals and their families. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program provides nutritious foods, health screenings, nutrition classes, referrals to healthcare providers, and breastfeeding support for eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five. The Women's Health Check program offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to qualifying women without insurance coverage for these services, meeting specific income guidelines. Languages available include English, with interpreters accessible. For general information, locations, and appointments, please call.