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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Coming Soon! 10th Annual Teller County Health Fair
Ute Pass Cultural Center, Woodland Park
Saturday, April 10, 2010 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Blood screenings available by appointment. Please call Teller County Public Health to schedule your cholesterol and glucose panel ($25), TSH ($15) or PSA ($20).
To celebrate our 10th Health Fair, every tenth attendee will receive a gift bag while quantites last!
Teller County Public Health Offering Nutrition Classes
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.
Deep vein thrombosis (also called DVT or blood clots) occurs when a blood clot forms in a large vein. Part of a clot may break off and travel through the bloodstream to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism (PE) and, possibly, death.
Check out these simple steps to protect yourself - Centers for Disease Control.
Check Out These and Other Great Recipes on Our Web Site
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...
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, 9:00 am at the Centennial Trail Parking Lot. The 2-booters will stick to fairly level terrain, hiking 3 to 5 miles, 2 - 3 hours.
The 3-Boot Group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 8:30 am at the Senior Center.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.
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.
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.
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 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
Experience a Teller County Tai Chi Class - Free! 
The purpose of this study is to determine the benefits of a stress reduction program in women treated for breast cancer.
