Our Mission
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
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Office Location:
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11115 West Highway 24, Unit 2-C in Divide,
CO
* At the rear of the Venture Foods grocery store in Divide.
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8 am to 4:30 pm (Monday - Friday)
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719-687-6416
Fax: 719-687-6501
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| Director: |
Chris Rubin
E-Mail:
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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:
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Better balance and fewer falls
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Improved flexibility and mobility
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Great chance for socialization
Click "Read more" below for a list of local classes...
The following are drop-in classes which you may join at any time. Most classes are free. Please contact the person listed for each class for details. If you have a group of people interested in starting a class in your area, please contact Teller County Public Health (687-6416) for information on possible instructors.
Mondays
- 9 - 10 AM Florissant Library - Beginners - Call Pam Powers 748-3378
- 10 - 11 AM Florissant Library - Advanced - Call Pam Powers 748-3378
Wednesdays
- 10 - 11 AM Florissant Four-Mile Fire Dept. - Beginners - Call Meridel Gatterman 689-5861
Thursdays
- 5:30 - 6:15 PM Woodland Park Library, Children's Room - Call Judy Ross 686-9122
Fridays
- 9 - 10 AM Woodland Park Library - downstairs. Call Penny Brandt 687-1848
- 10 - 11 AM Woodland Park Library - downstairs. Sun Style 73 Forms - Call Cheryl Koc 687-2633
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Testimonials
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"I kept track of my walking with with a free pedometer from Teller County Public Health. I think that physical well being is so important. This is a way to encourage people to become physically active." Margaret, Florissant, CO
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