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's seven health districts operate in close partnership with the Department of Health and Welfare along with various state and local agencies. Each district has its own board of health appointed by county commissioners and functions independently of state agencies. They cater to local requirements by offering a diverse range of services that can differ from one district to another. These services include community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs, many of which are facilitated through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. For the most current information about available services in your community, contact your nearest 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 develop a unified statewide strategy for preparing and responding to bioterrorism incidents and other public health crises. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH programs address the intersection of human health with the physical environment and surrounding ecosystems. These programs cover areas such as Day Care, Epidemiology (including Animal Bites and Food and Water Borne Illness), Food Establishments (including Permits, Plan Reviews, and Inspections), and Public Pools. Land Development Programs involve Mortgage Surveys, Public Water Systems, Subdivision Review, 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, with various birth control methods available. Educational resources and speakers can be provided for community presentations upon request. Temporary Medicaid card applications for prenatal care are also accessible. IMMUNIZATIONS are administered through local health departments, offering routine childhood vaccinations at low or no cost for those unable to pay. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the local health department, which will bill your insurance. The Immunization Registry is a free, voluntary, and confidential service that helps you and your healthcare provider keep track of immunizations. The WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM provides healthy foods monthly via WIC vouchers, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, and individual counseling with registered dietitians. WIC serves pregnant women, breastfeeding women up to one year postpartum, non-nursing women up to six months postpartum, infants under one year, and children under five. The WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK program offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women without insurance that covers these tests, following specific income and age criteria. English is the primary language, but interpreters are available. For general information, locations, and appointments, please call.