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 organizations. Each district has a health board appointed by county commissioners and functions independently from state agencies. They cater to local requirements by offering diverse services, which may differ among districts, including community health nursing, home health nursing, environmental health, dental hygiene, and nutrition programs. Many of these services are delivered 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 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 and other public health crises. Environmental Health initiatives cover aspects where human health intersects with the environment and the ecosystem. These programs include Day Care, Epidemiology (Animal Bites, Food and Water Borne Illness), Food Establishments (Permits, Plan Reviews, Inspections), and Public Pools. Land Development Programs encompass Mortgage Surveys, Public Water Systems, Subdivision Review, and Subsurface Sewage (Site Evaluations, Permits, Inspections). Reproductive Health services offer Family Planning assistance, which includes education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical exams (including cancer and sexually transmitted disease screenings), and referrals. Various birth control methods are available, along with educational resources for community outreach. Temporary Medicaid card applications for prenatal care can also be obtained. Immunizations are provided by local health departments through clinics that offer routine childhood vaccinations at low or no cost for parents who cannot afford them. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the local health department, which will also bill insurance providers. The Immunization Registry is a free, voluntary service that helps track immunizations for individuals and their families. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program provides healthy food, health screenings, nutrition classes, community program information, and individual counseling with registered dietitians. WIC caters to pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, non-nursing women, 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. Eligibility includes women aged 50-64, those aged 40-49 who haven't had a pap test in five years or longer, and others with specific health concerns. Language assistance is available. For inquiries about services, locations, and appointments, please call.