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.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 928, Divide, CO 80814
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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Healthier Living Colorado Classes Start in September..call to enroll
Are you dealing with chronic health issues? Research out of Stanford University shows Healthier Living Colorado helps participants cope with fatigue, frustration, pain and stress caused by living with ongoing health challenges like heart or lung disease, diabetes, arthritis or other health issues.
This chronic disease self-management program meets weekly for six weeks at the Woodland Park Library on Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 8pm.
Classes start Wednesday, September 22nd
For questions, or to enroll, call Jacqueline Davis, RN at 719-687-6416, or email her at
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Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Two Colorado Springs Locations:
Colorado Springs Police Operations Center Stetson Hills Substation
Free Dental Care Event for Teller Residents with a Critical Need
Are you without Medicaid, CHP+, dental insurance or a regular dentist? Do you not have enough money to pay for dental care? Do you have a critical dental need? Colorado Mission of Mercy (COMOM) is a large scale dental clinic where dental treatment is provided at no cost to individuals who cannot afford dental care. Adults and children are welcome at COMOM. Clients must undergo a screening process to receive a voucher for care. More information on this one time event is available at http://cdaonline.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=87&Itemid=220 .
Click on the following button: "Click here to view and print the entire page."
Potential clients should call by August 31st for an appointment for a screening to see if they qualify:
Teller County residents should call Henriette Gregorio at 686-0705 or 332-7307.
El Paso County residents should call Sharyn Markus at 598-5161.
Meningitis Alert for Young Adults/Students
Since May30th 4 cases of meningitis have been confirmed in Larimer County, including 2 deaths. One case is a Colorado State University student and 3 are members in the same division of an adult hockey league in Fort Collins. Larimer County has recommended vaccination for hockey players. The Center for Disease control recommends vaccination for all previously unvaccinated college freshmen who will be living in dormitories and previously unvaccinated 11-18 year olds. For more information http://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/index.html
Our clinic offers immunizations by appointment Wednesday afternoons. Call 687-6416 to schedule an appointment.
Would you like to join with others who love hiking in beautiful southern Colorado? Teller Trekkers is for you!
This year Teller Trekkers will be splitting into two groups:
The 2-Boot Group will meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 8:00 am at the Centennial Trail Parking Lot in Woodland Park (Next to Pikes Peak Credit Union - across the street from Langstaff-Brown). The 2-booters will stick to fairly level terrain, hiking 3 to 5 miles, 2 - 3 hours.
This year the 3-booters will branch out a little more and add a couple of all day hikes. 3-boot hikes are usually 8 to 10 miles, 5 - 6 hours.The first 3-booter will be Wednesday, 12 May. Meet at 8:30 am at the Senior Center and carpool to Penrose to hike Beaver Creek (West of Cheyenne Mountain).
To see tentative schedule and read trip logs from the last hikes - "Read more" below...
For more information about upcoming hikes click on the link below or call Rip Blaisdell at 719-686-1408.
"Exercise, walking and Tai Chi made me feel good, so I did more. It was positive reinforcement. The more I did the better I felt! Keep
Going, Teller County! I lost 15 pounds and my clothes fit better. I feel the
best that I have in years." Judith, Woodland Park, CO
Colorado helps participants cope with fatigue, frustration, pain and stress caused by living with ongoing health challenges like heart or lung disease, diabetes, arthritis or other health issues.
