Public Health Services

DEQ's INL Oversight Program monitors to help evaluate the effects of the INL (Idaho National Laboratory) on public health and the environment.

Idaho Falls Office location: 900 North Skyline, Suite B, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

The Regional Administration office provides community liaison services and support to the DHW programs within the Region. DHW programs include programs such as: Self Reliance, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Adult and Child Developmental Disabilities, Children and Family Services, Child Support Services, Regional Medicaid Unit, and Healthy Connections.

The Regional Administration office provides community liaison services and support to the DHW programs within the Region. DHW programs include programs such as: Self Reliance, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Adult and Child Developmental Disabilities, Children and Family Services, Child Support Services, Regional Medicaid Unit, and Healthy Connections.

The Regional Administration office provides community liaison services and support to the DHW programs within the Region. DHW programs include programs such as: Self Reliance, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Adult and Child Developmental Disabilities, Children and Family Services, Child Support Services, Regional Medicaid Unit, and Healthy Connections.

The Regional Administration office provides community liaison services and support to the DHW programs within the Region. DHW programs include programs such as: Self Reliance, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Adult and Child Developmental Disabilities, Children and Family Services, Child Support Services, Regional Medicaid Unit, and Healthy Connections.

Facts/Figures/Trends is a resource available online (DHW home page on the top click on About Us and then on the left hand side click on Publications) providing an overview of the services provided by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, the numbers of people served and funding sources for programs, most of which is federal and state tax dollars. This guide is not intended to be a comprehensive report about the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, but it should answer many frequently asked questions. The first few pages of this report describe the Departments overall budget and major spending categories. Following this overview, is a brief description of each Division and statistical information for many programs and services.

The Regional Administration office provides community liaison services and support to the DHW programs within the Region. DHW programs include programs such as: Self Reliance, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Adult and Child Developmental Disabilities, Children and Family Services, Child Support Services, Regional Medicaid Unit, and Healthy Connections.

The Regional Administration office provides community liaison services and support to the DHW programs within the Region. DHW programs include programs such as: Self Reliance, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Adult and Child Developmental Disabilities, Children and Family Services, Child Support Services, Regional Medicaid Unit, and Healthy Connections.

The Regional Administration office provides community liaison services and support to the DHW programs within the Region. DHW programs include programs such as: Self Reliance, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Adult and Child Developmental Disabilities, Children and Family Services, Child Support Services, Regional Medicaid Unit, and Healthy Connections.

The Division of Health is organized to direct and provide a variety of public health services to the citizens of Idaho in cooperation with local and federal agencies.

Injury Prevention & Surveillance Program - 208-334-7328

Offers prevention information on several causes of injury including; poisoning, drowning, falls, motor vehicle crashes and bicycle and pedestrian safety.

This program reviews and updates the Idaho school immunization requirements, licensed day care facility immunization requirements and the requirements of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Act. The immunization program provides information and education about vaccine-preventable diseases, furnishes vaccine to private physicians and public health providers, and supports immunization activities through contracts with local district health departments. The program also conducts quality assurance activities in an effort to maintain effective immunization services throughout the state.

The Immunization Program is administered by the Office of Epidemiology, Food Protection, and Immunizations, in the Division of Public Health.

Vital Records Services is responsible for the registration, documentation, correction, and amendment of vital events, including birth, death, marriage, paternity actions, adoption, and divorce. The Voluntary Adoption Registry, the Putative Father Registry, and the Abandoned Child Registry are maintained in this section.

Health Statistics and Surveillance provides bio statistical research and analysis, manages population-based surveys as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) and the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Tracking Survey (PRATS), and administers the Cancer Data Registry of Idaho (CDRI). Several reports and publications are produced and disseminated, including the Idaho Vital Statistics Annual Report.

Vital Records Management is responsible for the management of the VSADS computer data base and assurance of proper coding and data input that supports Vital Records Services and the generation of vital statistics. Field Operations addresses quality of records through computer training and the provision of technical assistance to system participants.
The Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics Policy is administered through the Division of Health.

The mission of the Environmental Health Program is to promote and protect the health of Idahoans by preventing or reducing exposure to environmental contaminants and hazards through collaboration, outreach, education, community involvement, and research.

*Environmental Health Education and Assessment Program. This program is responsible for assessing human health risks associated with exposure to toxic substances in Idaho's environment and informing and educating Idahoans about the identified health risks and ways to prevent or reduce exposure. Issues currently being addressed include conducting health assessments and environmental health education at hazardous waste sites and Superfund sites, addressing chemicals found in indoor and outdoor air, drinking water, and illicit drug labs, and working to assess health impacts of smoke from wildfire and agricultural burning.

*Indoor Environment Program. This program is responsible for informing and educating Idahoans about human health risks associated with exposure to indoor contaminants such as radon gas and lead-based paints and ways to prevent or reduce exposure.

*The Idaho Fish Consumption Advisory Program (IFCAP) informs Idahoans about possible contamination of water bodies that may impact fish and human health. By measuring the levels of contaminants in fish, IFCAP can advise the public on how much fish is safe to eat.

The primary role of the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories (IBL) is to provide laboratory services to support the programs of the Department, those delegated to the public health districts, and those of other state agencies. Through our four core service areas: testing, inspection, training, and outreach, the IBL identifies and monitors acute and chronic health threats with our public health partners. The bureau is organized in five sections:

1. Business Operations, managed by Tamara Hogg (334-2235 ext. 262). This section manages the bureau's administration, billing, budget, customer service, facilities, laboratory information management system, and shipping and receiving.
2. Clinical Analysis, managed by Colleen Greenwalt (334-2235 ext. 228). This section serves as the State's diagnostic and reference laboratory for the detection of pathogens in clinical specimens. The section maintains the bureau's Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certification as a high-complexity clinical laboratory.
3. Environmental Analysis, managed by Ernie Bader (334-2235 ext. 290). This section provides chemical and microbiological analysis of water, soil, and food. The section maintains the bureau's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) drinking water program certification and serves as the primary laboratory for the State's drinking water program.
4. Laboratory Improvement, managed by David Eisentrager (334-2235 ext. 245). This section registers all Idaho clinical laboratories with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and ensures compliance with state quality assurance regulations. Laboratory improvement personnel inspect selected clinical laboratories and all X-ray producing machines. The section also coordinates the bureau's continuing education teleconferences and webinars.
5. Laboratory Preparedness and Response, jointly managed by Biological Threat Coordinator Walt Delong (334-2235 ext. 252) and Chemical Threat Coordinator Michael Stevenson (334-2235 ext. 269). This section oversees the Idaho Laboratory Response Network Sentinel Laboratory System and provides 24/7/365 support for the confirmation of agents of biological or chemical terrorism.

For more information about the services available at IBL please see our website: www.statelab.idaho.gov.

The Bureau of Facility Standards serves and protects Idahoans requiring health-related services, supports and supervision in care facilities by:
*Promoting each individual's rights, well-being, safety, dignity, and highest level of functional independence;
*Enforcing compliance with state rules and federal regulations; and
*Providing information and education.
*We license and certify health care providers/suppliers following state and federal regulatory requirements, as applicable. We also conduct complaint investigations relating to these providers/suppliers.
The website has a provider/supplier list including: Ambulatory Surgery Centers,Home Health Agencies, Hospices, Hospitals, Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/ID),Long Term Care Facilities, and Rural Health Clinics. They are listed alphabetically or by region.

CNA Registry - Certified Nursing Assistant Registry is part of the Bureau of Facility Standards.

The Home Health Hotline was established for the purpose of receiving complaints or questions about local Home Health Agencies.

The Bureau is administered by the Division of Licensing and Certification.

Methamphetamine clandestine drug laboratories can be located in motels; and in residential areas, including houses, apartments and garages. Mobile labs have also been found in vehicles and discarded along roadsides or parking lots.

The mission of the Idaho Donor Registry is 1) to ensure that all those who want to donate can document their wishes and provide the organ, eye and tissue agencies the proper documentation to carry out each individual's wishes, and 2) provide educational materials on the benefits of organ, eye, tissue and living donation.

You can register to be an organ donor when apply or renew your Idaho Driver's License or identification card. You can also download registration forms from th Idaho Donor Registry website.
Not enough organs are donated. Every day, ten more people are added to the organ transplant waiting list. Many die wile waiting for the gift of life. Organ, eye and tissue donation represents a gift of life from one individual to another. Almost anyone can relieves the family of making this decision.

MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS PHONE # 208-799-3100

Public Health Information Line for Region 2 - 208-748-0400 or 1-866-736-6632

DISTRICT OFFICE: Idaho's seven health districts work in close cooperation with the Department of Health and Welfare and numerous other state and local agencies. Each district has a board of health appointed by the county commissioners. The districts are not part of any state agency. Each district responds to local needs to provide an array of services that may vary from district to district. Services range from community health nursing and home health nursing to environmental health, dental hygiene and nutrition programs. Many services are provided through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. Contact the nearest District Health Department for the latest information about services in your community and for information. Also contact the Health District office regarding. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office (Bioterrorism Planning) will work in partnership with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, the other public health districts, health care providers and emergency service responders to formulate a cohesive statewide plan to prepare for and respond to bioterrorism attacks and other public health emergencies.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Environmental Health programs include issues where human health interrelates with the physical environment and the community of plants and animals.
**Environmental Health Programs include: 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: Provides Family Planning services, including education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical examinations (including cancer screening, sexually transmitted disease screening and HIV testing) and referrals. Most methods of birth control are offered. Educational materials and speakers are available for community presentations upon request.

IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations through clinics offered at the health department or occasionally at special off-site clinics. Routine childhood vaccinations are low cost or no cost if the parent is unable to pay. Overseas immunizations are offered by appointment. Please call the local health department to find out which specific vaccines are needed for each destination. Travelers receiving vaccines from the health department will need to pay for the vaccine. Adult vaccines such as tetanus and diptheria (Td) boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza vaccine may also be available. The Immunization Registry (a free, voluntary, and confidential service) allows you, your family, and your Doctor will know when and for what you have been immunized and if you are current on your immunizations. It will also help insure you only get the vaccines you need when you need them.

WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC is the supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and provides: Healthy foods each month that can be purchased with WIC vouchers. Health screenings. Health and nutrition classes. Information about community programs and referrals to health care providers. Individual counseling with registered dietitians. Breastfeeding information and support. Recipes, newsletters, and educational materials. WIC serves: Pregnant women; Breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum); Infants up to one year of age; and Children under five years of age.

WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK contractor. Women's Health Check is a federally funded program that offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to women who qualify. The Women's Health Check is for women who: do not have health insurance that covers mammograms or pap test, meet income guidelines, and are one of the following: Age 50-64 or; Age 30-49 and have not had a pap test in 5 years or longer, or never had a pap test or; under age 50 with symptoms suspicious of breast cancer (must have a clinician complete approval form) or; age 65 or older and is NOT eligible for Medicare, or does not have Medicare part B.

MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS PHONE # 208-799-3100

Public Health Information Line for Region 2 - 208-748-0400 or 1-866-736-6632

DISTRICT OFFICE: Idaho's seven health districts work in close cooperation with the Department of Health and Welfare and numerous other state and local agencies. Each district has a board of health appointed by the county commissioners. The districts are not part of any state agency. Each district responds to local needs to provide an array of services that may vary from district to district. Services range from community health nursing and home health nursing to environmental health, dental hygiene and nutrition programs. Many services are provided through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. Contact the nearest District Health Department for the latest information about services in your community and for information. Also contact the Health District office regarding. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office (Bioterrorism Planning) will work in partnership with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, the other public health districts, health care providers and emergency service responders to formulate a cohesive statewide plan to prepare for and respond to bioterrorism attacks and other public health emergencies.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Environmental Health programs include issues where human health interrelates with the physical environment and the community of plants and animals.
**Environmental Health Programs include: Day Care Health 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: Provides Family Planning services, including education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical examinations (including cancer screening, sexually transmitted disease screening and HIV testing) and referrals. Most methods of birth control are offered. Educational materials and speakers are available for community presentations upon request.

IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations through clinics offered at the health department or occasionally at special off-site clinics. Routine childhood vaccinations are low cost or no cost if the parent is unable to pay. Overseas immunizations are offered by appointment. Please call the local health department to find out which specific vaccines are needed for each destination. Travelers receiving vaccines from the health department will need to pay for the vaccine. Adult vaccines such as tetanus and diptheria (Td) boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza vaccine may also be available. The Immunization Registry (a free, voluntary, and confidential service) allows you, your family, and your Doctor will know when and for what you have been immunized and if you are current on your immunizations. It will also help insure you only get the vaccines you need when you need them.

WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC is the supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and provides: Healthy foods each month that can be purchased with WIC vouchers. Health screenings. Health and nutrition classes. Information about community programs and referrals to health care providers. Individual counseling with registered dietitians. Breastfeeding information and support. Recipes, newsletters, and educational materials. WIC serves: Pregnant women; Breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum); Infants up to one year of age; and Children under five years of age.

WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK contractor. Women's Health Check is a federally funded program that offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to women who qualify. The Women's Health Check is for women who: do not have health insurance that covers mammograms or pap test, meet income guidelines, and are one of the following: Age 50-64 or; Age 30-49 and have not had a pap test in 5 years or longer, or never had a pap test or; under age 50 with symptoms suspicious of breast cancer (must have a clinician complete approval form) or; age 65 or older and is NOT eligible for Medicare, or does not have Medicare part B.

MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS PHONE # 208-799-3100

Public Health Information Line for Region 2 - 208-748-0400 or 1-866-736-6632

DISTRICT OFFICE: Idaho's seven health districts work in close cooperation with the Department of Health and Welfare and numerous other state and local agencies. Each district has a board of health appointed by the county commissioners. The districts are not part of any state agency. Each district responds to local needs to provide an array of services that may vary from district to district. Services range from community health nursing and home health nursing to environmental health, dental hygiene and nutrition programs. Many services are provided through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. Contact the nearest District Health Department for the latest information about services in your community and for information. Also contact the Health District office regarding. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office (Bioterrorism Planning) will work in partnership with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, the other public health districts, health care providers and emergency service responders to formulate a cohesive statewide plan to prepare for and respond to bioterrorism attacks and other public health emergencies.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Environmental Health programs include issues where human health interrelates with the physical environment and the community of plants and animals.
**Environmental Health Programs include: 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: Provides Family Planning services, including education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical examinations (including cancer screening, sexually transmitted disease screening and HIV testing) and referrals. Most methods of birth control are offered. Educational materials and speakers are available for community presentations upon request.

IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations through clinics offered at the health department or occasionally at special off-site clinics. Routine childhood vaccinations are low cost or no cost if the parent is unable to pay. Overseas immunizations are offered by appointment. Please call the local health department to find out which specific vaccines are needed for each destination. Travelers receiving vaccines from the health department will need to pay for the vaccine. Adult vaccines such as tetanus and diptheria (Td) boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza vaccine may also be available. The Immunization Registry (a free, voluntary, and confidential service) allows you, your family, and your Doctor will know when and for what you have been immunized and if you are current on your immunizations. It will also help insure you only get the vaccines you need when you need them.

WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC is the supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and provides: Healthy foods each month that can be purchased with WIC vouchers. Health screenings. Health and nutrition classes. Information about community programs and referrals to health care providers. Individual counseling with registered dietitians. Breastfeeding information and support. Recipes, newsletters, and educational materials. WIC serves: Pregnant women; Breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum); Infants up to one year of age; and Children under five years of age.

WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK contractor. Women's Health Check is a federally funded program that offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to women who qualify. The Women's Health Check is for women who: do not have health insurance that covers mammograms or pap test, meet income guidelines, and are one of the following: Age 50-64 or; Age 30-49 and have not had a pap test in 5 years or longer, or never had a pap test or; under age 50 with symptoms suspicious of breast cancer (must have a clinician complete approval form) or; age 65 or older and is NOT eligible for Medicare, or does not have Medicare part B.

MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS PHONE # 208-799-3100

Public Health Information Line for Region 2 - 208-748-0400 or 1-866-736-6632

DISTRICT OFFICE: Idaho's seven health districts work in close cooperation with the Department of Health and Welfare and numerous other state and local agencies. Each district has a board of health appointed by the county commissioners. The districts are not part of any state agency. Each district responds to local needs to provide an array of services that may vary from district to district. Services range from community health nursing and home health nursing to environmental health, dental hygiene and nutrition programs. Many services are provided through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. Contact the nearest District Health Department for the latest information about services in your community and for information. Also contact the Health District office regarding. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office (Bioterrorism Planning) will work in partnership with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, the other public health districts, health care providers and emergency service responders to formulate a cohesive statewide plan to prepare for and respond to bioterrorism attacks and other public health emergencies.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Environmental Health programs include issues where human health interrelates with the physical environment and the community of plants and animals.
**Environmental Health Programs include: 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: Provides Family Planning services, including education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical examinations (including cancer screening, sexually transmitted disease screening and HIV testing) and referrals. Most methods of birth control are offered. Educational materials and speakers are available for community presentations upon request.

IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations through clinics offered at the health department or occasionally at special off-site clinics. Routine childhood vaccinations are low cost or no cost if the parent is unable to pay. Overseas immunizations are offered by appointment. Please call the local health department to find out which specific vaccines are needed for each destination. Travelers receiving vaccines from the health department will need to pay for the vaccine. Adult vaccines such as tetanus and diptheria (Td) boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza vaccine may also be available. The Immunization Registry (a free, voluntary, and confidential service) allows you, your family, and your Doctor will know when and for what you have been immunized and if you are current on your immunizations. It will also help insure you only get the vaccines you need when you need them.

WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC is the supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and provides: Healthy foods each month that can be purchased with WIC vouchers. Health screenings. Health and nutrition classes. Information about community programs and referrals to health care providers. Individual counseling with registered dietitians. Breastfeeding information and support. Recipes, newsletters, and educational materials. WIC serves: Pregnant women; Breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum); Infants up to one year of age; and Children under five years of age.

WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK contractor. Women's Health Check is a federally funded program that offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to women who qualify. The Women's Health Check is for women who: do not have health insurance that covers mammograms or pap test, meet income guidelines, and are one of the following: Age 50-64 or; Age 30-49 and have not had a pap test in 5 years or longer, or never had a pap test or; under age 50 with symptoms suspicious of breast cancer (must have a clinician complete approval form) or; age 65 or older and is NOT eligible for Medicare, or does not have Medicare part B.

*Idaho Physical Activity & Nutrition Program
The Idaho Physical Activity & Nutrition Program coordinates with child care providers and worksites to promote healthy nutrition standards and physical activity guidelines.

*Fit and Fall Proof™ Program
Fit and Fall Proof™ Program is a group physical activity program designed for older adults who want to improve their health and reduce their risk of falling. The program provides volunteer-led exercise classes to improve balance by increasing flexibility, strength, and endurance.

*Oral Health Program
The Oral Health Program is a population-based program to promote oral health and prevent dental disease. Local oral health programs are conducted through contracts with the state's seven district health departments.

*Tobacco Prevention, Control and Cessation Program
The Tobacco Prevention and Control Program seeks to prevent tobacco use among youth, encourage tobacco users to quit, and create environments that protect nonsmokers from secondhand smoke. The Idaho Tobacco Millennium Funds allow the local public health departments to coordinate free tobacco cessation classes for pregnant women, youth, and adults.

*Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
The Comprehensive Cancer Control Program seeks to lessen the burden of cancer by educating the public about ways to prevent cancer and how to detect it early through regular screening.

*Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program
The Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program works with schools to teach their students about how to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

*Living Well In Idaho - Joanna Adams (Chronic Disease Self Management Programs) 208-415-5141
*I-PAN - Lisa Kolenda, RN (208) 415-5284
*Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention - Lisa Kolenda, RN (208) 415-5284
This program provides a comprehensive pregnancy prevention for high school students.
*Diabetes Education Program (www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov)
The Diabetes Control Program coordinates with Idaho health system efforts to reduce diabetes and its complications through public and professional education and awareness programs and promote standards of diabetes care. "Control Your Diabetes" call 1-877-214-5433 This is an information resource only from Medicare for people with diabetes and the important people in their lives. This is a free resource bringing you facts and ideas.

*Injury Prevention Program
The Injury Prevention Program provides exercise information to seniors over 65 to increase flexibility, strength, balance, and endurance.

*Oral Health Program
The Oral Health Program, funded by the Maternal and Child Health Title V Block Grant, is a population-based program to promote oral health and prevent dental disease. Local oral health programs are conducted through contracts with the state's seven district health departments to conduct school-based fluoride mouth rinse programs.

*Tobacco Prevention, Control and Cessation Program
The Tobacco Prevention and Control Program addresses smoking and spit tobacco prevention, as well as environmental (secondhand) tobacco smoke clean indoor air through education and advocacy targeted toward influencing behavioral, environmental and policy changes. The Idaho Tobacco Millenium Funds allow the local public health departments to coordinate free tobacco cessation classes for pregnant women, youth, and adults.

The Panhandle Health District through a grant from the United Way is able to assist individuals who don't qualify for Medicaid and are still low-income through the following:
Part-time nurse to do triage & referrals by phone (similar to Ask-A-Nurse)
Some free services by doctors, dentists, counselors, pharmacist, lab work and radiology.

MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS PHONE # 208-415-5180
SWINE FLU HOTLINE# 208-415-5299

DISTRICT OFFICE: Idaho's seven health districts work in close cooperation with the Department of Health and Welfare and numerous other state and local agencies. Each district has a board of health appointed by the county commissioners. The districts are not part of any state agency. Each district responds to local needs to provide an array of services that may vary from district to district. Services range from community health nursing and home health nursing to environmental health, dental hygiene and nutrition programs. Many services are provided through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. Contact the nearest District Health Department for the latest information about services in your community and for information. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office (Bioterrorism Planning) will work in partnership with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, the other public health districts, health care providers and emergency service responders to formulate a cohesive statewide plan to prepare for and respond to bioterrorism attacks and other public health emergencies.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Environmental Health programs include issues where human health interrelates with the physical environment and the community of plants and animals.
**Environmental Health Programs include: Day Care; 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: Provides Family Planning services, including education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical examinations (including cancer screening, sexually transmitted disease screening and HIV testing) and referrals. Most methods of birth control are offered. Educational materials and speakers are available for community presentations upon request.

IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations through clinics offered at the health department or occasionally at special off-site clinics. Routine childhood vaccinations are low cost or no cost if the parent is unable to pay. Overseas immunizations are offered by appointment. Please call the local health department to find out which specific vaccines are needed for each destination. Travelers receiving vaccines from the health department will need to pay for the vaccine. Adult vaccines such as tetanus and diptheria (Td) boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza vaccine may also be available. The Immunization Registry (a free, voluntary, and confidential service) allows you, your family, and your Doctor will know when and for what you have been immunized and if you are current on your immunizations. It will also help insure you only get the vaccines you need when you need them.

WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC is the supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and provides: Healthy foods each month that can be purchased with WIC vouchers. Health screenings. Health and nutrition classes. Information about community programs and referrals to health care providers. Individual counseling with registered dietitians. Breastfeeding information and support. Recipes, newsletters, and educational materials. WIC serves: Pregnant women; Breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum); Infants up to one year of age; and Children under five years of age.


WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK contractor. Women's Health Check is a federally funded program that offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to women who qualify. The Women's Health Check is for women who: do not have health insurance that covers mammograms or pap test, meet income guidelines, and are one of the following: Age 50-64 or; Age 30-49 and have not had a pap test in 5 years or longer, or never had a pap test or; under age 50 with symptoms suspicious of breast cancer (must have a clinician complete approval form) or; age 65 or older and is NOT eligible for Medicare, or does not have Medicare part B.

MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS PHONE # 208-415-5180
SWINE FLU HOTLINE# 208-415-5299

DISTRICT OFFICE: Idaho's seven health districts work in close cooperation with the Department of Health and Welfare and numerous other state and local agencies. Each district has a board of health appointed by the county commissioners. The districts are not part of any state agency. Each district responds to local needs to provide an array of services that may vary from district to district. Services range from community health nursing and home health nursing to environmental health, dental hygiene and nutrition programs. Many services are provided through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. Contact the nearest District Health Department for the latest information about services in your community and for information. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office (Bioterrorism Planning) will work in partnership with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, the other public health districts, health care providers and emergency service responders to formulate a cohesive statewide plan to prepare for and respond to bioterrorism attacks and other public health emergencies.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Environmental Health programs include issues where human health interrelates with the physical environment and the community of plants and animals.
**Environmental Health Programs include: Day Care; 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: Provides Family Planning services, including education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical examinations (including cancer screening, sexually transmitted disease screening and HIV testing) and referrals. Most methods of birth control are offered. Educational materials and speakers are available for community presentations upon request.

IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations through clinics offered at the health department or occasionally at special off-site clinics. Routine childhood vaccinations are low cost or no cost if the parent is unable to pay. Overseas immunizations are offered by appointment. Please call the local health department to find out which specific vaccines are needed for each destination. Travelers receiving vaccines from the health department will need to pay for the vaccine. Adult vaccines such as tetanus and diptheria (Td) boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza vaccine may also be available. The Immunization Registry (a free, voluntary, and confidential service) allows you, your family, and your Doctor will know when and for what you have been immunized and if you are current on your immunizations. It will also help insure you only get the vaccines you need when you need them.

WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC is the supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and provides: Healthy foods each month that can be purchased with WIC vouchers. Health screenings. Health and nutrition classes. Information about community programs and referrals to health care providers. Individual counseling with registered dietitians. Breastfeeding information and support. Recipes, newsletters, and educational materials. WIC serves: Pregnant women; Breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum); Infants up to one year of age; and Children under five years of age.

WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK contractor. Women's Health Check is a federally funded program that offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to women who qualify. The Women's Health Check is for women who: do not have health insurance that covers mammograms or pap test, meet income guidelines, and are one of the following: Age 50-64 or; Age 30-49 and have not had a pap test in 5 years or longer, or never had a pap test or; under age 50 with symptoms suspicious of breast cancer (must have a clinician complete approval form) or; age 65 or older and is NOT eligible for Medicare, or does not have Medicare part B.

MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS PHONE # 208-415-5180
SWINE FLU HOTLINE# 208-415-5299

DISTRICT OFFICE: Idaho's seven health districts work in close cooperation with the Department of Health and Welfare and numerous other state and local agencies. Each district has a board of health appointed by the county commissioners. The districts are not part of any state agency. Each district responds to local needs to provide an array of services that may vary from district to district. Services range from community health nursing and home health nursing to environmental health, dental hygiene and nutrition programs. Many services are provided through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. Contact the nearest District Health Department for the latest information about services in your community and for information. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office (Bioterrorism Planning) will work in partnership with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, the other public health districts, health care providers and emergency service responders to formulate a cohesive statewide plan to prepare for and respond to bioterrorism attacks and other public health emergencies.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Environmental Health programs include issues where human health interrelates with the physical environment and the community of plants and animals.
**Environmental Health Programs include: Day Care; 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: Provides Family Planning services, including education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical examinations (including cancer screening, sexually transmitted disease screening and HIV testing) and referrals. Most methods of birth control are offered. Educational materials and speakers are available for community presentations upon request.

IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations through clinics offered at the health department or occasionally at special off-site clinics. Routine childhood vaccinations are low cost or no cost if the parent is unable to pay. Overseas immunizations are offered by appointment. Please call the local health department to find out which specific vaccines are needed for each destination. Travelers receiving vaccines from the health department will need to pay for the vaccine. Adult vaccines such as tetanus and diptheria (Td) boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza vaccine may also be available. The Immunization Registry (a free, voluntary, and confidential service) allows you, your family, and your Doctor will know when and for what you have been immunized and if you are current on your immunizations. It will also help insure you only get the vaccines you need when you need them.

WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC is the supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and provides: Healthy foods each month that can be purchased with WIC vouchers. Health screenings. Health and nutrition classes. Information about community programs and referrals to health care providers. Individual counseling with registered dietitians. Breastfeeding information and support. Recipes, newsletters, and educational materials. WIC serves: Pregnant women; Breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum); Infants up to one year of age; and Children under five years of age.


WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK contractor. Women's Health Check is a federally funded program that offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to women who qualify. The Women's Health Check is for women who: do not have health insurance that covers mammograms or pap test, meet income guidelines, and are one of the following: Age 50-64 or; Age 30-49 and have not had a pap test in 5 years or longer, or never had a pap test or; under age 50 with symptoms suspicious of breast cancer (must have a clinician complete approval form) or; age 65 or older and is NOT eligible for Medicare, or does not have Medicare part B.

MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS PHONE # 208-415-5180
SWINE FLU HOTLINE# 208-415-5299

DISTRICT OFFICE: Idaho's seven health districts work in close cooperation with the Department of Health and Welfare and numerous other state and local agencies. Each district has a board of health appointed by the county commissioners. The districts are not part of any state agency. Each district responds to local needs to provide an array of services that may vary from district to district. Services range from community health nursing and home health nursing to environmental health, dental hygiene and nutrition programs. Many services are provided through contracts with the Department of Health and Welfare. Contact the nearest District Health Department for the latest information about services in your community and for information. The Public Health Preparedness and Communication Systems office (Bioterrorism Planning) will work in partnership with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, the other public health districts, health care providers and emergency service responders to formulate a cohesive statewide plan to prepare for and respond to bioterrorism attacks and other public health emergencies.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Environmental Health programs include issues where human health interrelates with the physical environment and the community of plants and animals.
**Environmental Health Programs include: Day Care; 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: Provides Family Planning services, including education, counseling, pregnancy testing, comprehensive physical examinations (including cancer screening, sexually transmitted disease screening and HIV testing) and referrals. Most methods of birth control are offered. Educational materials and speakers are available for community presentations upon request.

IMMUNIZATIONS: Local health departments provide routine childhood vaccinations through clinics offered at the health department or occasionally at special off-site clinics. Routine childhood vaccinations are low cost or no cost if the parent is unable to pay. Overseas immunizations are offered by appointment. Please call the local health department to find out which specific vaccines are needed for each destination. Travelers receiving vaccines from the health department will need to pay for the vaccine. Adult vaccines such as tetanus and diphtheria (Td) boosters, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, pneumonia, and influenza vaccine may also be available. The Immunization Registry (a free, voluntary, and confidential service) allows you, your family, and your Doctor will know when and for what you have been immunized and if you are current on your immunizations. It will also help insure you only get the vaccines you need when you need them.

WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM: WIC is the supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and provides: Healthy foods each month that can be purchased with WIC vouchers. Health screenings. Health and nutrition classes. Information about community programs and referrals to health care providers. Individual counseling with registered dietitians. Breastfeeding information and support. Recipes, newsletters, and educational materials. WIC serves: Pregnant women; Breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum); Infants up to one year of age; and Children under five years of age.

WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK contractor. Women's Health Check is a federally funded program that offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to women who qualify. The Women's Health Check is for women who: do not have health insurance that covers mammograms or pap test, meet income guidelines, and are one of the following: Age 50-64 or; Age 30-49 and have not had a pap test in 5 years or longer, or never had a pap test or; under age 50 with symptoms suspicious of breast cancer (must have a clinician complete approval form) or; age 65 or older and is NOT eligible for Medicare, or does not have Medicare part B.

Women's Health Check

The Early Childhood Information Clearinghouse (ECIC) holds information about children birth through age five and includes resources available for parents, caregivers, and early childhood professionals. The ECIC is sponsored by the State Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems (SECCS) grant and the Early Childhood Coordinating Council (EC3). www.earlychildhood.dhw.idaho.gov

Program is administered by the Division of Family and Community Services.

DEQ was created to ensure clean air, water and land in the state and protect citizens from the adverse health impacts of pollution.

Programs include:
*Assessment of environmental problems.
*Oversight of facilities that generate air, water, and hazardous waste pollution.
*Monitoring of air and water quality.
*Cleanup of contaminated sites.
*Education, outreach, and technical assistance to business, local government agencies, and interested citizens.

The DEQ State office number will screen callers to determine their needs and then route them to one of six regional offices throughout the state.

*The American Red Cross provides emergency food, clothing, shelter and medical needs for verified disasters, such as fire, flood, or severe storms.

*Services to the Armed Forces has the unique privilege of providing emergency communications between our men and women in uniform and their families back home.

*Disaster Services available 24 hours.

*Health and Safety education including both adult and child First Aid and CPR classes, AED (Automated External Defibrillation), life guarding and swimming instruction, wilderness first aid, babysitter training and pet first aid.

*Blood Services- By donating blood you are truly giving the gift of life. Dial 800-733-2767

*Youth Services -The American Red Cross is involved with the youth in our community in a variety of ways, from disaster relief to babysitter training, to volunteer opportunities.

Babies cannot tell you if they have a hearing problem. For this reason, Idaho Sound Beginnings is dedicated to ensuring provision of newborn hearing screening for all babies born in Idaho. Children begin to listen, learn, and communicate the moment they are born. Even a small hearing loss can lead to delays in learning and language skills. All Idaho birthing hospitals provide newborn hearing screening before discharge. Babies born outside of a hospital setting can also receive newborn hearing screenings through the Infant Toddler program in your area. Please contact Idaho Sound Beginnings if you need further information regarding your baby's hearing. So, did u check? (DUCK)

Alternate email contact: shakespb@dhw.idaho.gov

Protects America from health, safety, and security threats, both foreign and within the U.S. Conducts critical science and provides vital information that protects the nation against dangerous health threats, and responds to emergencies when they arise. Visit website for the most up to the minute information on COVID-19.

COVID-19 Update: The VaccineFinder website is a free, online service where users can search for locations that offer vaccinations. The Website was developed by CDC and partners such as clinics, pharmacies, and health departments to provide accurate and up-to-date information about vaccination services.

• Communicable Disease Control
• Vaccine Information

A call center which provides information to health care professionals and the public related to possible poisoning emergencies.

The CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) is the U.S. reference, referral and distribution service for information on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and tuberculosis (TB). NPIN produces, collects, catalogs, processes, stocks and disseminates materials and information on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STDs and TB to organizations and people working in those disease fields in international, national, state and local settings. All NPIN services are designed to facilitate sharing of information and resources on education and prevention services, published materials, research findings and trends among users.

The National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH) is a private, not-for-profit corporation located in Buda, Texas dedicated to improving the health status of farmworker families.  We provide information services, training and technical assistance, and a variety of products to community and migrant health centers nationwide, as well as organizations, universities, researchers and individuals involved in farmworker health.

Provides training, technical assistance and information resources to the national network of 500+ federally funded community and migrant health centers. With the mission of improving the health status of the national farmworker population. Services and products include on site technical assistance, hands on training, newsletters, directories, conferences, a migrant health library, a multi media resource center, a clearing house of migrant health materials, a toll free information and referral line for patients, providers and patient advocates, electronic access to the catalog of library and resource center holdings and documents, several e-groups for dissemination and communication amongst migrant health advocates.

The National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) is the nation's leading public policy center dedicated to promoting the economic security, health, and well-being of America's low-income families and children. NCCP has a list online of publications on the following topics:

• Child Poverty
• Children’s Mental Health
• Early Care and Learning
• Healthy Development
• Immigrant Families
• Infants and Toddlers
• Integrated Systems
• Low-Wage Work
• Social Security
• Welfare
• Work Supports