Health district's list of services long, varied

Here is an abbreviated list of the health services Panhandle Health District provides to the families of Bonner County, year in and year out:

Blood pressure management

Cancer screening (colorectal, cervical, skin, and breast)

Cervical polyps diagnosed

Colposcopy

Dental health

Diabetes prevention programs

Endometrial biopsies

Eye, ear, nose, and throat infections

Flu symptoms

Immunizations, including travel immunizations

Menopausal management

Minor upper respiratory infections

Minor skin problems (mole removal, biopsies, rashes, warts etc.)

Minor sprains and strains

Pap smears and Abnormal pap smear management

PrEP – HIV prevention

School/sports physicals

Thyroid problems diagnosis

Type 1, 2, and gestational diabetes management

Urinary tract infection diagnosis and treatment

Vaccines

Vaginal infections treated

Wellness exams

Opioid abuse prevention

Emergency preparedness

Senior companions

Suicide prevention

We, Bonner County residents and business owners, need these services and expertise.

MOLLY O'REILLY

Sandpoint