Our organization ensures the protection and improvement of public and environmental health. We offer comprehensive services through healthy living programs, support for women and children (WIC), and long-term care. As part of the public health improvement program developed following the Colorado Public Health Act of 2008, we actively collaborate with local communities to assess risks and enhance quality of life.
Our mission
Creating equal opportunities for health
Health equity and achieving a healthy community for all, regardless of social status.Innovations in healthcare delivery
Commitment to continuous improvement through the implementation of innovative approaches, as well as maintaining a high level of public trust.Promoting a healthy lifestyle
Preventing diseases through education and programs aimed at improving quality of life for all age groups.Serving Archuleta and La Plata counties since 1941.
We protect human and environmental health and inspire well-being in our community.
Communicable Disease
We track the incidence of disease across our community and prevent and control diseases and illnesses.. Learn MorePrevention & Wellness
We provide needed programs and services for the individuals in our counties to improve overall health across our community. Learn MoreEnvironmental Health
Read about the services that SJBH provides to protect environmental health for our region. Learn MoreHealth Planning
Learn more about SJBH’s Public Health Improvement Plan and process. Learn More
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As summer approaches, San Juan Basin Health (SJBH) reminds residents the risk of contracting certain animal-borne diseases increases. Zoonotic diseases…
Spring has sprung and as warm weather approaches, San Juan Basin Health would like to remind residents to be rabies…
New measurements of water quality are now available from three river gages in the Animas River watershed. Previous real-time data…