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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Saturday, Jan. 28th, 9am to Noon, Woodland Park High School Health Share
Saturday morning 9am to Noon Woodland Park High School is hosting a health fair called Woodland Park Health Share. Partners include North Teller Build a Generation, Community Partnership, Pikes Peak Regional Hospital, Cedar Springs Hospital with mental health screenings and information and Woodland Park Fitness with Interactive Health Assessments, Teller County Public Health with Ask A Nurse and FREE flu shots and limited student immunizations. There will also be asthma screenings, family yoga,and youth performances such as Cup Stacking. Summit Sky Skippers will perform at 9am, Family Yoga is from 10-11am and 10:30 is a Double Dutch Jump Rope Workshop for students. Come out for a morning of fun and information, free and open to all!
Cervical Cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet each year, more than 11,000 new cases are diagnosed in the United States, and more than 4,000 lives are lost.
Pap tests find abnormal cells years before any cancer exists. It is a simple test and can save lives. Schedule your Pap today and remind women around you to schedule theirs. Teller County Public Health has programs that make Pap tests available on a sliding fee scale dependent on income and household size. Call our office today at 687-6416 for information, and to see if you qualify.
Moms, do what you can now to protect your daughter's future...make sure she gets the HPV vaccine that protects against the most common types of viruses that cause cervical cancer; teach her the importance of regular pap tests; make sure she knows about all the ways she can keep herself safe and healthy as she grows up.
For a great website to help women put their health first, click here.
Limited Number of Free Test Kits Available at Teller County Public Health
For information on a Free Radon Workshop, Feb 4th,10 to Noon in Woodland Park click here.
January is Radon Action Month, a perfect time for people to test their homes for radon, a radioactive gas responsible for hundreds of Colorado cancer deaths each year. The colorless, odorless, tasteless gas enters homes through cracks in the floor or spaces around utility pipes, and accumulates unless properly vented. Long-term radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer in smokers.“Testing is easy. It’s the only way to know for certain if your health is at risk, and to make your home safe to prevent harm to you and your loved ones,” said Chrystine Kelley, Radon Program manager at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division. “One reason January is ideal for testing your home for radon is because short-term tests require closed windows and doors.” The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment provides coupons for reduced-cost radon test kits at www.coloradoradon.info. The website also lists contractors certified by the National Environmental Health Association to install systems to remove or mitigate radon. Colorado residents also can call the state’s Radon Hotline at 1-800-846-3986 or check with their local health department or county extension office for radon information.
Courtesy of the Teller County CSU Extension Office, Teller County Public Health has a limited number of free test kits available. Our regular hours are Monday thorugh Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. Call for availability at 687-6416.
Be Well Colorado Workshop Feb. 9, 2012 - March 15, 2012 in Victor
6 weekly classes to help you manage ongoing health conditions
Research out of Stanford University shows Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs helps participants cope with the fatigue, frustration, pain and stress caused by living with ongoing health challenges like heart or lung disease, diabetes, arthritis or other health issues.
Next workshop scheduled in Victor at the Victor Hotel, starting Feb 9th from 9:00am to 11:30am (six consecutive Thursday mornings)
What participants say about the program:
"I have better knowledge of my body and how I can take care of myself."
"I am more understanding of the problems caused by chronic conditions...just slowing down by making lists and action plans has made my days more productive and fun. Involving my wife is helping both of us."
"I have a new self-management toolbox that I fully intend to utilize."
"An excellent workshop. I loved the book, the tape, organization of the weekly sessions and the instructors. I have no suggestion for improving the workshop!! It was great!"
For questions or to enroll call Jacqueline Davis, RN, MA
Phone: 719-687-6416
or Email at
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FDA Advises Be Aware of Dosing Change In Infant Tylenol
DENVER, JAN, 5, 2012 – The state’s chief medical officer at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment today reminds all parents of young children to pay attention to the warning issued by the FDA regarding dosing changes of liquid acetaminophen marketed for infants.On Dec. 22, 2011, the FDA posted a drug safety communication titled Addition of another concentration of liquid acetaminophen marketed for infants. In the communication, the FDA informs the public that an additional concentration of liquid acetaminophen marketed for "infants" (160 mg/5 mL) now is available at local stores. Until now, liquid acetaminophen marketed for infants only was available in 80 mg/0.8 mL or 80 mg/mL concentrations. This change in the concentration will affect the amount of liquid given to an infant, and should be especially noted if someone is accustomed to using the 80 mg/0.8 mL or 80 mg/mL concentrations of liquid acetaminophen. In addition to this change in concentration, this product also may be packaged with an oral syringe instead of a dropper.
Flu vaccines for adults and children are available at Teller County Publich Health on Wednesday afternoons by appointment. Cost for adults is $25 and children $2-$25 depending on income and household size. The only insurances we can bill are children's Medicaid and regular Medicare Part B (not Medicare replacement plans like United Healthcare, Humana, Tricare, etc.) We accept cash and check only (no credit/debit cards.) Please call 687-6416 to schedule your appointment.
Would you like to join with others who love hiking in beautiful southern Colorado? Teller Trekkers is for you!
1. Trips are every Wednesdays and usually depart from Woodland Park Senior Center parking lot or the Sheriff’s parking lot in Divide at 0830 (0730 for all-day trips and when thunderstorms are predicted).
2. Need volunteers; take the group on your favorite trail.
3. Note that all these are 3 booters; but most have easy options to return to the trailhead early for those who do not want to do the entire hike. We need a volunteer to lead the 2 Boot group on Saturdays. Please call Rip if you are interested.
4. You will notice that some of these are over an hour drive from WP; we will car-pool / caravan.
5. This is not a totally firm schedule; we can alter it if the group consensus decides to change it.
6. All who wander are not lost; They’re Teller Trekkers.
7. Reminders: Always take at least 1 liter of water for every 3 hours of hiking. Wear sunscreen, wear lug-soled shoes, maybe wear a hat and think about taking a jacket or rain gear.
8. POC for this schedule is Rip Blaisdell (719)686-1408 /
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For the 2011 schedule and diary of previous hikes, click read more below.
"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
Cervical Cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet each year, more than 11,000 new cases are diagnosed in the United States, and more than 4,000 lives are lost.
Limited Number of Free Test Kits Available at Teller County Public Health
Feb. 9, 2012 - March 15, 2012 in Victor
DENVER, JAN, 5, 2012 – The state’s chief medical officer at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment today reminds all parents of young children to pay attention to the warning issued by the FDA regarding dosing changes of liquid acetaminophen marketed for infants.
Teller Trekkers 2011 Schedule
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