Health & Wellness Education

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.

The Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care promotes access to quality health care for people in Idaho through the following activities:
1. Collect and disseminate health information
2. Coordinate health resources and activities statewide
3. Provide technical assistance to communities
4. Support health professional recruitment and retention efforts
5. Strengthen local, state, and federal partnerships

Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care is administered by the Division of Public 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 130,000 square-foot Coeur d'Alene Kroc Center redefines what a community center is all about. This unprecedented place of gathering and enrichment houses an array of education, sports, faith, arts and supportive programs never before assembled in the Inland Northwest. The programs, as well as the building itself, have been designed to stimulate the mind, body and spirit, to provide hope, and to transform the life of each and every member of the community.

The Saint Alphonsus Family Center is a meeting place for all generations of women to come together for professional support and health resources. Through the direction of a collaborative team of physicians, nurses and specialists, the center partners with women and their families to improve wellness throughout their life. It is a place where families come together to grow.

Parenting classes currently offered include Signing Times, Parenting at Midnight, and Pediatric Sleep Consultations

Family Wellness Education Programs include:
CARE Maternal/Child Health Programs: A clinic and educational support program for pregnant refugee women and their families

**Childbirth classes (early pregnancy, childbirth, childbirth refresher); preconception and postpartum

**Breastfeeding classes/Lactation consulting - A certified lactation consultant assists new mothers in achieving successful breastfeeding. Services available include consultations/patient education and manages a comprehensive line of breastfeeding supplies, such as pump rentals, nursing pads, nursing bras, breastfeeding classes and breastfeeding support groups.

**Parenting - Signing Times, Parenting at Midnight, Pediatric Sleep Consultations, Taming the Toddler, "Happiest Baby on the Block," and Newborn Care and Parenting.

**Child/Teen Development - Baby sitting and CPR classes, to register call 367-3454 or go to saintalphonsus.org

**Safety - Babysitting Safely, CPR for Babysitters, and CPR for Parents, car seat safety checks

Support Groups - Breastfeeding Support and Encouragement, and Baby and Me (a support group for parents with children ages 0-12 months) and SHARE of Idaho (Miscarriage and Infant Loss)

**Massage Therapy Certified massage therapists on staff for women, men and children include Swedish massage, Pregnancy massage, Infant massage.

Full service medical care hospital.

St. Luke's Center for Community Health offers health promotion and wellness education, information and referral services for housing, food, health, childcare etc. They provide parenting classes, CPR classes, youth programs, nutrition lectures, reduced cost health screenings as well as many other medical wellness topics.

We offer our customers unique services that can't be duplicated by the big chain stores like Custom Prescription Compounding. With your doctor's approval, we can create your medication to meet your specific needs and make it easier for you to take your medicine.

We also take pride in our community involvement with our free Wellness Club that covers “Living with Diabetes” and “Healthy Heart” free monthly educational classes and learning presentations on BioIdentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for both Women and Men and their prescribers.

St. Luke's is a leading center for cancer, heart, and women's and children's services offers a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, plus specialized physician care to serve our region. Services include: 24 hours physician coverage, emergency department, neonatal intensive care unit. Physician referrals.
Court-ordered Parenting classes, puberty, teen dating and safe babysitting.
Lifeline: a personal response service, ensures that help is available at the press of a button, 24-hours a day.

Call St. Luke's: Registered nurses answer your health questions and provide physician referrals, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Free and confidential.

Idaho Regional Hemophilia Center: call 208) 381-2782, comprehensive hemophilia evaluations, crisis assistance. After hours call 208-327-8007; or fax 208-381-2799.

The Idaho Sleep Disorders Centers are located at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Boise, St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center, Meridian and Mercy Medical Center in Nampa. Services are also provided to residents of the McCall area in cooperation with St. Luke's and McCall Memorial Hospital. Self-referrals are accepted; for more information or to schedule an appointment at any location, call 208-706-5380. The sleep centers are accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and offer diagnosis and treatment of all sleep disorders including sleep apnea, narcolepsy, parasomnias, restless leg syndrome and insomnia. Patients are seen and evaluated by a physician trained in sleep disorders to insure professional and thorough continuity of care.

For Travel Immunization Services, call 706-7200.
For Adult Immunization Services, call 381-9000.

Women's Life is an extension of St. Luke's RMC. In a convenient and comfortable atmosphere, this program provides answers to health care problems. Materials available on several issues concerning women including pregnancy/parenting, STD's, preventative
education and more.

Neonatal Support Group 381-2661 - for parents of NICU babies during initial hospitalization and beyond. Support is provided by volunteer parents with similar experiences. Meetings are held weekly.

Parents Plus Support Group. 208-841-9199. Focuses on helping parents whose children have physical or mental disabilities, serious or chronic health conditions and developmental delays. Anderson Center, St. Luke's Hospital, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - second Friday of each month. No spanish available. No fees.

Parenting and/or Pregnancy Support Services:
St. Luke's offers classes on every phase of childbirth and parenting issues. The classes are informative, useful and affordable. Call for specific details on times and costs which may be associated with the service or support group:
* Breastfeeding support group, Lactation Specialist conducting the meetings. Downtown and Meridian location.
* SIDS/Miscarriage support group (monthly) - Share of Idaho
* Ongoing community education programs, including car seat checks
* Childbirth Education classes
* Pregnancy Exercise Program (H2O Aerobics and Yoga)
* Childbirth Preparation - new classes begin every month
* Marvelous Multiples - designed to help people who are expecting multiple to prepare for childbirth and parenting. 4 week series offered every other month
* Parent Refresher - classes offered twice a month.
* Baby Care Basics: Are You Ready? - class offered four times per month.
* Sibling Preparation: class offered monthly.
* Safe Sitters Class for Pre-teens
* Teen Dating classes
* Puberty Class
* Caesarean Birth - class offered every other month.
* Heart Saver First Aid class
* CPR: Infants and Children Basics of CPR-Airway Management for infants & children

The St. Luke's Center for Community Health offers access to health and wellness classes, programs, and screenings. Can also assist with healthcare provider referrals and connect patients with local and regional social services.

Financial assistance is available for all programs.

Todos los servicios también están disponibles en español.

Saint Alphonsus is a 387-bed regional medical center. Saint Alphonsus is the region's trauma center and home to Life Flight, the area's first air medical transport program. As a trauma center, Saint Alphonsus specializes in neuroscience, orthopedic, surgery, rehabilitation, cancer, heart, vascular, and emergency services to care for the most critically ill and injured. Saint Alphonsus is known as a leader in orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery provision, open heart surgery, cardiology diagnostics and intervention, robust oncology program, and also offers world-renown diagnostic and medical imaging resources.
Saint Alphonsus offers family-based services that include a Family Maternity Center and Neonatal ICU that focus on personalizing the birthing experience for women and their families. We also offer a wide range of health and wellness classes and safety and prevention programs for people of all ages.

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.

The Mission of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) is to foster excellence in the care of children with otorhinolaryngologic (ORL) disorders by promoting education and collaborative research, and to share and disseminate advances and innovations in patient care through the Annual Meeting and other venues

Educational Videos for Parents: Videos with topics such as: Choking Hazards, Tongue-Tie in Infants & Young Children, and Reasons Why Your Child Has a Runny Nose.

Find Your Closest ENT Surgeon: Navigate the locator map to find Pediatric Ear Nose and Throat providers in your area. Includes an option to open in Google Maps and search by location, provider, zip code and more.

Nationwide community-based voluntary organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health risk through research, education, advocacy.

The mission of American Academy of Pediatric Dentists (AAPD) is to advance optimal oral health for all children by delivering outstanding service that meets and exceeds the needs and expectations of our members, partners and stakeholders.

Online Resources Include:

• Resources and support for members
• [https://www.aapd.org/resources/parent/ Parent Resources
• [https://www.aapd.org/publications/find-a-pd/ Find a Pediatric Dentist]

The American Dental Association (ADA) is an advocacy and educational organization promoting dental health.

Online Resources Include:

• Educational and career information for dental professionals
• Resources and materials for dental practices
• [https://www.ada.org/en/public-programs Information about dental health.
• [https://findadentist.ada.org/ Find a Dentist by location, name, or specialty.]

AIDS info is a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) project providing information on HIV/AIDS clinical trials and treatment. It is the result of merging two previous DHHS projects: The AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service (ACTIS) and the HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Service (ATIS).

AIDS info is a central resource for current information on federally and privately funded clinical trials for AIDS patients and others infected with HIV. AIDS clinical trials evaluate experimental drugs and other therapies for adults and children at all stages of HIV infection -- from patients who are HIV positive with no symptoms to those with various symptoms of AIDS.

Provides "QPR" (Question, Persuade and Refer) suicide prevention training to raise awareness about suicide as a problem in our community, identifies the most common causes of suicidal thinking, feeling and actions, and teaches the trainee three simple skills to help prevent the unnecessary tragedy of suicide. The program is available in Spanish.

A gatekeeper is anyone who is in a position to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and because of their training, knows what to do.

Training includes a QPR booklet for each participant, an expanded list of warning signs, and an expanded list of local resources. ( Fees are negotiated through QPR Institute.)

We also provide training for mental health professionals in suicide assessment and management and triage training programs for crisis lines and other first responders.

Learn to screen, detect, and remove head lice and nits safely and effectively.

Offers a Just For Kids section with information and activities designed by kids for kids.

The purpose of the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center (OHRC) is to respond to the needs of states and communities in addressing current and emerging public oral health issues. OHRC supports health professionals, program administrators, educators, policy makers, and others with the goal of improving oral health services for infants, children, adolescents, and their families.

The NIH Health Information pages are designed to offer pointers to the wide variety of health conditions studied here at NIH. These pages also include a listing of Information Clearinghouses operated by the Institutes and Offices -- people you can talk to for further information. A large percentage of the questions about NIH on-line resources can be answered by browsing the listings in this area or by using the NIH Search Engine. The information and e-mail services on this Web site cannot provide personalized medical advice to individuals about their condition or treatment. This site provides users with information to better understand their health and their diagnosed disorders. The resources on this site should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care and we urge you to work with your medical care providers for answers to your personal health questions. They also do not rate or provide referrals to physicians or health care facilities. Such activities are usually handled by State or local Governments.

If you have questions that relate specifically to foods, medications, or over-the-counter drugs, you should visit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website.