75 Ute Avenue, P.O. Box 201, Kiowa, CO 80117
PH: 303-621-3144 FX: 303-621-3167
7:30am to 5:00pm -- Closed 12-1 for lunch
CLOSED Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Our goal is to provide timely information for the residents of Elbert County and surrounding areas about health, environmental and public safety issues. Please be sure to bookmark this site for easy reference in the future.
www.pandemicflu.gov
www.larimerflu.org
www.tchd.org/birdflu.htm
www.elbertcounty-co.gov
www.cdphe.state.co.us
Nov 9 Walk in clinic 8a-12p and 1:30p-4p at eche
Nov 16 Walk in clinic 8a-12p and 1:30p-4p at eche
Nov 23 By appointment
Nov 30 walk in clinic 8a-12p and 1:30p-4:p at eche
Dec 14 walk in clinic 8a-12p and 1:30p-4:p at eche
Dec 21 walk in clinic 8a-12p and 1:30p-4:p at eche
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL 303-621-3144
Appts can also be made Mon- Thur 8am -5pm
www.cdc.gov
www.flu.gov
www.webmd.com
press release 2010 flu shot walk in clinics only.pdf
Elbert County Health is committed to the health and safety of Elbert County residents. This space is intended to provide answers to common questions we hear from residents. If you have a question you would like answered, please feel free to contact us at 303-621-3144
Click on this file to download the Colorado FAQ on Swine Flu and Flu Prevention
COHelpFAQs.pdf
What is COHELP?
Colorado Health Emergency Line for Public Information
The Colorado Health Emergency Line for Public Information (COHELP) is a public support service sponsored by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to keep you informed on current public health or bioterrorism issues. The COHELP toll free line (1-877-462-2911) is staffed by trained information providers who give information on the following topics: Smallpox, West Nile Virus, Mold, Influenza and Pneumonia.
DISASTER PLANNING
LINKS
disaster planning
Pandemic Influenza Planning
FAQ on Pandemic Flu
Guidelines for Business Pandemic Readiness
Summary of Colorado's 2006 Pandemic Readiness and Emergency Planning Summit
Colorado Pandemic Influenza Anex to CDPHE Internal Emergency Response Implementation Plan
* Phases of Pandemic
* Priority List Vaccines
* Priority List Antiviral
* Community Containment
* Hospital Surveillance
**Please Note: The purpose of the Pandemic Influenza Annex to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environments Internal Emergency Response Plan is to provide a guide for the states response to an influenza pandemic.
An influenza, or flu, pandemic is caused by a worldwide outbreak of disease when a new flu virus spreads among people.
Pandemics are different from seasonal outbreaks or epidemics of influenza. Seasonal outbreaks are caused by subtypes of influenza viruses that already exist among people. Pandemic outbreaks are caused by new subtypes or by subtypes that have never circulated among people or that have not circulated among people for a long time. Past influenza pandemics have led to high levels of illness, death, social problems, and economic loss.
The Pandemic Influenza Annex describes the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environments basic strategies of:
* disease surveillance, or monitoring (including laboratory capacity);
* vaccine and medication delivery;
* communications; and
* emergency management activities.
The plan also describes how the state might approach non-medical measures in the community to control the disease, and public health's legal authority to take action, based on the governors orders.
This draft Pandemic Influenza Annex is a working document that is updated based on actual events and lessons learned from exercises and drills.
Other websites for family infomation:
Health Monitor - www.healthmonitor.com
WebMD - www.webmd.com
Center for Disease Control - www.cdc.gov
American Baby - www.americanbaby.com
CHP+ Information:
Contact CHP+ by phone:
800-359-1991
To Download application for CHP+ visit: www.CHPplus.org
IMMUNIZATIONS
MENS HEALTH
WOMENS HEALTH
JUST FOR TEENS
Men's Health
No matter how much you know about men's health, there's always room to know more about ways to a better lifestyle, the top men's health concerns, and the importance of getting medical care and regular screening tests. Many of the major health risks that men face can be prevented and treated if they are diagnosed early. While the life-expectancy gap between men and women has shrunk to five years, the narrowest since 1946, it is no secret that men still need to pay more attention to their bodies. Why? Some reasons include:
* Men tend to smoke and drink more than women and generally have less healthy lifestyles.
* Men do not seek medical help as often as women.
* Men tend to join in fearless, risky, dangerous behaviors more than women.
* Men also largely define themselves by their work, which adds to stress and to being disconnected from their emotional side. This can add to problems in relationships, as well as in jobs and careers.
Women also play an important role in the health care of their men through education and awareness. Many surveys have been done to see where people get their health information. For women, it's usually from their doctors, the television, the Internet, and printed materials. For men in these same surveys, wives, girlfriends, and/or mothers are the source of most of their health information. The good news is that many of the major health risks that men face can be prevented and treated if they are diagnosed early. So you deserve to pay more attention to yourself! Take better care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. Or if you are a woman searching for ways to help the men in your life, tell them the same. One way to start is to use the resources you'll find here.
Environmental Health
The health of our environment is as important as your personal health. Learn about the importance of water conversation, pollution and protecting your family against mosquitoes.
ELBERT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIZES IN:
LINKS:
HAZMAT
CHIPPER | TECH RECYCLING
SEPTICS
CONSUMER INFO
Taking Care of yOur Ground Water
DVD available for purchase from MSU Extension Publications for $4.00
On the web - http://www.msuextension.org/store/
By Email - orderpubs_montana.edu
By Phone - 406-994-3273
Watch the Video Online!
"A Homeowner's Guide to Well and Septic Systems"
SEPTIC PERMIT APPLICATION.doc
Where Does My Water Come From?
Most of Elbert County receives its water from the Denver Basin aquifer system, which is made up of four aquifers: the Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe, and Laramie-Fox Hills.These aquifers lay one on top of the other as shown in the figure below.Most of the water supply for households in Elbert County is from relatively shallow wells (average depth is 800 feet or less) that produce from bedrock aquifers.
MORE INFO
WATER TESTING
CONSERVATION
POLLUTION
RIGHTS
Difficulty producing soap suds, mineral deposits on the inside of pots and in piping.
Red to brown or black stains on laundry and plumbing
Rotten Egg Odor, Black stains on laundry
Hard Water (calcium bicarbonate, magnesium bicarbonate,)
Iron or Manganese in water
Hydrogen Sulfide in water
Plains Medical provides Primary Care services at 320 Comanche Street in Kiowa, CO 80117 Monday-Friday from 9-3. They can be reached at 720-389-9763. Please feel to call and schedule an appointment, or drop by during regular hours. Please note that neither the Health Department nor the Plains Medical Center are emergency care facilities.
As a federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Plains Medical Center provides vital primary care to more than 10,000 residents in the Eastern Colorado Plains and serves as the health care safety net across five counties.
Our services are patient-centered and emphasize quality of care. Plains Medical Center is staffed by a combination of clinical, enabling, and administrative personnel. The clinical staff consists of a mixture of primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, behavioral health specialists, social workers, dentists, hygienists, and other trained health professionals.
Led by a board of directors with majority consumer membership, PMC is focused on meeting the basic health care needs of their indiviudal communities. Plains Medical Center maintains an open-door policy, providing treatment regardless of an individual's insurance coverage or income.
Immunizations
www.vaccineinformation.org
www.immunize.org
www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/parents-guide
General Health Topics
www.who.int
www.medicinenet.com
Teen Health
www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids/html/7teens.htm
www.teenwire.com
www.coolnurse.com
www.cdc.gov/men/az.htm
Breast Cancer
www.hhs.gov/breastcancer
www.thebreastcancersite.com
Women's Health
www.womenshealth.gov
Emergency Contraception
www.4women.gov/faq/econtracep.htmv
Travelers' Health
www.cdc.gov/travel/
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