Central District Health Dept.-Mccall , Hd4

The MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS can be reached at 208-321-2215, and the Swine Flu Hotline for Region 4 is available at 208-321-2222. Idaho consists of seven health districts that work closely 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 operates independently of any state agency. They cater to local requirements by offering a diverse range of services, which can differ by district. These services include community health nursing, 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 in your area, reach out to your local District Health Department. The Public Health Preparedness 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 address the intersection of human health with the physical environment and ecosystems. These programs cover areas such as Day Care, Epidemiology (Animal Bites, Food and Waterborne Illness), Food Establishments (Permits, Plan Reviews, Inspections), and Public Pools. Land Development Programs include Mortgage Surveys, Public Water Systems, Subdivision Reviews, and Subsurface Sewage evaluations. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH services encompass Family Planning, which includes education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and STD screenings), and referrals. Various birth control methods are available, along with educational resources for community presentations upon request. Temporary Medicaid card applications for prenatal care are also offered. IMMUNIZATIONS are provided through local health departments, which offer routine childhood vaccinations at low or no cost for families unable to pay. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the local health department, which will bill insurance providers. The Immunization Registry is a free, confidential service that helps track immunization history. The WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM supplies healthy foods monthly via WIC vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, and individual counseling with registered dietitians. It serves pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under five years old. The WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK program provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women who lack insurance coverage for these tests. Eligibility includes women aged 50-64, those aged 40-49 who haven't had a pap test in five years or more, and younger women with symptoms of breast or cervical cancer. For general information, locations, and appointments, please call.