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:
Martha Hubbard, RN, BSN - Interim Director
E-Mail:
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TCPH 2012 Community Assessment
Teller County Public Health (TCPH) will be conducting a community health assessment over the next several months. A community health assessment helps describe the health of the community and also seeks to identify target populations that may be at increased risk of poor health as well as to gain a better understanding of population needs. For more information contact Jacqueline Davis, RN, MA at 719-687-6416 or
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Safety Fair in Woodland Park, Saturday, June 8th, Ute Pass Cultural Center & Green from 8am to 1pm
Lots inside and out for the whole family...bear and wildlife safety, CPR and First Aid, sun safety, car seat safety, lightning safety, bicycle safety, electrical and power line safety, fire safety, trail safety, natural gas safety, back injury prevention, emergency alert procedures... plus free food, giveaways, safety demos and more!
Measles Advisory for Travelers-Vaccine Available at TCPH
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reports that during 2011, the number of reported measles cases in the United States was the highest in 15-years, due primarily to unvaccinated U.S. residents returning from overseas travel with the infection and spreading it to other unvaccinated individuals. With the summer vacation season approaching and a large number of people expected to travel to Europe for the 2012 Olympics in London, there is concern that Americans returning from travel in Europe and travelers visiting the U.S. may import measles from countries where transmission is ongoing.
Teller County Public Health has the measles vaccine and appointments are available during Immunization Clinic on Wednesdays. Please call 687-6416 to discuss your immunization record with a Public Health Nurse.
Limited Number of Free Radon Test Kits Available at TCPH
Courtesy of CSU Extension Office
Winter is a perfect time for people to test your 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. Courtesy of the Teller County CSU Extension Office Teller County Public Health has a limited number of FREE radon testing kits. Questions should be directed to Mark Platten at the Extension Office at 719-689-2552 or
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Would you like to join with others who love hiking in beautiful southern Colorado? Teller Trekkers is for you!
Please click on Read More below and review the notes at the bottom of the schedule. Since we are traveling farther and the price of gas is up, we are suggesting that riders chip in to the drivers for gas. A reasonable amount would be $10 - $15 per rider for a trip to the Continental Divide and maybe $5 for a trip to Mueller.
Notice that the schedule has several open dates in late summer and fall. We're looking for suggestions.
If anyone has a favorite hike they want to show us, just drop me an e-mail and we'll add your hike to the schedule.
If you have any questions, please give me a call. All who wander are not lost - they're Teller Trekkers!
Trekmeister, Rip Blaisdell
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(719)686-1408
For the 2012 schedule and diary of previous hikes, click Read more below.
"America
on the Move is one of the best programs being offered for Teller County residents.
I am so excited about the results it has brought not only to me personally, but
for my husband and co-workers as well. It is a fun program that generates
excitement, initiative and most importantly....RESULTS from your efforts!" Karen
TCPH 2012 Community Assessment
Safety Fair in Woodland Park, Saturday, June 8th, Ute Pass Cultural Center & Green from 8am to 1pm
-Vaccine Available at TCPH
Limited Number of Free Radon Test Kits Available at TCPH 
Teller Trekkers 2012 Schedule
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