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
E-Mail:
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Get Your Seasonal Flu Vaccination
Now Only $15!
Protect yourself and others! It's not too late to get your seasonal flu vaccination.
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 *****
Haiti Talking Points - US Department of Health and Human Services
January 21, 2010
• U.S. agencies continue to work as a unified response team in coordination with the Government of Haiti, the United Nations, the international community, and voluntary organizations to provide humanitarian assistance following the earthquake. We are there at the invitation of the Haitian government.
• Challenges: enormity of the event; destroyed infrastructure; blocked and destroyed roads.
• It is important to remember the response effort is not just about international aid; it’s also about Haitians helping Haitians, neighbors helping neighbors.
• Aid is getting to Haitian people--more today than yesterday, more tomorrow than today.
• Given the current need for surgical equipment in Haiti, USAID is prioritizing the shipment of 12 containers of medical and surgical supplies to its warehouse in Miami.
• The U.N. Health Cluster has identified trauma care, obstetrics care, and treatment of communicable diseases as the primary medical priorities of relief efforts.
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.
Rhode Island Firm Recalls Italian Sausage Due to Salmonella Contamination
January 25, 2010
DENVER–The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Tuesday announced that Daniele International, a Rhode Island company, is recalling more than1.2 million pounds of Italian sausage products encrusted with or containing pepper, including salami/salame, due to contamination with Salmonella. In Colorado, there have been three illnesses linked to the recalled products. All individuals have recovered.
Recalled products were distributed to Walmart and Costco stores and other retail outlets, including online stores such as Amazon. People who may have purchased these items were advised to check their kitchens for the products and discard them or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
Save the Date: 10th Annual Teller County Health Fair
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
A series of four classes: Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010 from 6 pm to 8 pm.
To register for a class call Teller County Public Health at 719-687-6416.
Individuals with Diabetes and Asthma at Higher Risk for H1N1 Complications
January 12, 2010
DENVER- Ned Calonge, chief medical officer at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, said, "Colorado is a state with high asthma and diabetes rates, especially among the Latino and African-American population. Because these chronic diseases increase a person's risk of experiencing complications from H1N1, all individuals with asthma or diabetes, including individuals of color, should seriously consider getting vaccinated."
State health officials today said they have seen increased rates of H1N1 influenza among Latinos and African-Americans this flu season and urged them to get an H1N1 vaccination.
Individuals seeking flu clinics may visit the Colorado Adult Immunization Coalition's Web site at http://www.immunizecolorado.com/ or call Colorado's CO HELP hotline at 1-877-462-2911. Bilingual operators are available to answer questions about the flu and direct callers to a flu clinic.
Research Study: Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program and Breast Cancer
The 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
Looking for a Fun Way to Exercise?
Experience 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:
Improved flexibility and mobility
Better balance and fewer falls
Great opportunity for socialization
Click "Read more" below for a list of local classes...
How long will your favorite food or beverage stay safe and tasty? What's the best way to store it? Get the answers for thousands of items! Find the answers to many interesting food storage questions:
- Are eggs still safe after the expiration date?
- Can you safely drink milk after the sell-by date?
- Should you store bread on the counter or in the fridge?
Click on the link below and type in the food or beverage name or browse by categories.
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.
"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
Get Your Seasonal Flu Vaccination 
The purpose of this study is to determine the benefits of a stress reduction program in women treated for breast cancer.
Refrigerated Foods - Keep or Toss? 
