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Our Mission

Mission of Teller County Public Health - To prevent disease and to protect and promote the health of Teller County, Colorado citizens by assuring quality preventative health programs and services.

What is Public Health?  It is monitoring the health status of the Teller County citizens and forming community partnerships to identify and solve heath problems.  It is informing, educating and empowering the community to take control of its health.  As we advance into the new millennium, Teller County Public Health looks forward to working with the community to address issues of teen pregnancy, drug and alcohol use, and access to medical care.  Our goal is to develop policies and plans that support individual and community health.

Quick Contact Info

 Office Location:

 11115 West Highway 24, Unit 2-C in Divide, CO
* At the rear of the Venture Foods grocery store in Divide.
 Office Hours: 8 am to 4:30 pm  (Monday - Friday) 
 Phone/Fax:  719-687-6416  Fax: 719-687-6501
 Director: Chris Rubin
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Slow-Cooked Southwest Chicken 

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With just 15-minutes of prep, you'll be out of the kitchen in no time. This deliciously low-fat dish gets even better served with reduced-fat sour cream and chopped cilantro.

 

Makes 6 servings         Prep time:  15 minutes           Cook time:  6 hours

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Thinking of Traveling to Haiti?

Click on this link to the Centers for Disease Control to find out what vaccinations they recommend.

 

Does Your Child Need an H1N1 Booster?

The CDC recommends that children under the age of 10 receive a second dose of H1N1 vaccine.  If your child has not yet received his or her second dose, please call Teller County Public Health to make an appointment at one of our Wednesday afternoon shot clinics.  719-687-6416

 

Save the Date:  10th Annual Teller County Health Fairhealth_fair_clip_art.gif

             Ute Pass Cultural Center, Woodland Park      

              Saturday, April 10, 2010            9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon        

Call Karen, 687-6416, if you have a service or screening to offer and would like to be a vendor!  Watch your mail for your vendor registration form if you have been a vendor in the past.  Vendor set-up 8:00 A.M.   

 

Teller County Public Health Offering Nutrition Classes  

For more information click on each class.       

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Healthy Eating Active Living

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7 am to 8 am
Thursday, March 11, 2010 noon to 1 pm  

Eating Healthy on a Budget

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Monday, March 29, 2010 noon to 1 pm  

Dining with Diabetes

A series of four classes:  Thursdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010 from 6 pm to 8 pm.     

        To register for a class call Teller County Public Health at 719-687-6416.

 

get_the_flu_shot.gif  IT'S NOT TOO LATE!  Get Your Seasonal Flu Vaccination

                                     Now Only $15!

                 Act Now to Protect Yourself and Others

            Please call Public Health at 687-6416 to make an appointment.

Wednesdays Cripple Creek 11:00 am - 12:00 pm and Divide 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

                 *****  H1N1 Flu vaccination still available for FREE  *****

 

 

Looking for a Fun Way to Exercise?    

tai_chi_class-2.jpgExperience a Teller County Tai Chi Class - Free! 

Tai Chi for Health is a program geared mainly to older adults but all ages are welcome to attend a class.  There are many benefits to practicing Tai Chi: 

  • Better balance and fewer falls
  • Improved flexibility and mobility 
  • Great chance for socialization 

Click "Read more" below for a list of local classes...  

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Recalls, Market Withdrawls and Safety Alerts

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Click on the link for information about the most significant product actions over the last five years based on the extent of distribution and the degree of health risk.  You will find a listing of FDA and industry press releases regarding the product recalls. 

U. S. Food and Drug Administration

 

Colorado Health Emergency Line for the Public

                          CO HELP 1-877-462-2911
  • What to do in public health emergencies
  • When and how to provide care at home
  • Answers to common questions about flu and other public health issues
  • Foreign language translation available
  • Trained staff with professional medical supervision

Call 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. to speak with a representative, or call any time to hear a recording.  

For Information Topics click "Read more" below.

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Research Study:  Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program and Breast Cancer

pink-flower.jpgThe purpose of this study is to determine the benefits of a stress reduction program in women treated for breast cancer.

To be eligible to take part in the study you must have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are up to 18 months post treatment.  If you are interested in more information or would like to participate, please contact:

Mary Ann Osborne, RN, MS, NP at 719-641-2919 or

Britta Newcomer, RN, BSN, OCN at 719-365-2535

 

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Looking for a local phone number?  Find it in the 2009 Community Resource Directory!

Need a phone number for a law enforcement agency, fire department, school, utility, pharmacy, chamber of commerce, civic group or health professional? 

Find all these numbers and more!

Find out about Teller Senior Services, area Youth Camps, Four-H, the Aspen Mine Center, Boy Scouts of America, Child Support Services and many, many other area resources.  Click here to view the entire 2009 Community Resource Directory.

 

 

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Click for emergent health information.

Testimonials

It helps so much with arthritis....

 "The joy is seeing other people becoming more active and feeling better. It's just wonderful. That is the reward of this program.

I find it helps so much with arthritis or any disabilities.  I can tell the difference. Others see how active I am, at the age of 90+, and they say, 'I want to be like you' and I say, 'Well, get up and MOVE! '"  Mildred, Woodland Park, CO

 

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