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Preparing for Flu Season
San Juan Basin Health preparing for flu season
It's that season again.
October 1, 2008 Durango Herald
Pagosa Springs 2008 Flu Clinics
San Juan Basin Health Department in Pagosa Springs
Walk-In Flu Clinics:
Tuesday, October 7th from 11-12:30 at the Senior Center
Water & sewer testing services:
Water Bacteriology testing is available at San Juan Basin Health Department. This test determines absence/presence of Total Coliform and E.Coli bacteria.
A test bottle and requisition form must first be obtained from the Environmental Division.
Distracted Driving Campaign
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Reduced Distracted Driving is the Focus of Local Coalition
Food SafetySan Juan Basin Health's Environmental Division protects the public from food-borne illness with semi-annual restaurant inspections and monitoring of special events with food service. We also provide food safety training to the public to help in preventing food-borne illness. Food Safety TrainingsSan Juan Basin Health Department's Food Safety Program is dedicated to providing training opportunites which enable food managers and staff to offer consumer food that is prepared in a clean and safe environment. We are committed to being a key resource in our community on vital food safety issues. ServSafe Course 2008 ScheduleRegistration: $150 per person. All textbooks and materials included. Advanced registration is required. Please call 247-5702, ext. 223. Location: All classes held at San Juan Basin Health Department's Conference and Training Center. 281 Sawyer Drive, Bodo Park; Durango Private classes are available for 10 or more persons.
Serve Safe 2008 scheduleAbout UsSan Juan Basin Health Department is an organized district health department that has served the residents of La Plata and Archuleta counties since 1948. It is governed by a local Board of Health whose members are appointed by the commissioners of the two counties. Job OpeningsEmployment Opportunities at San Juan Basin HealthPlease see below for current job openings at San Juan Basin Health Department:
DENTAL ASSISTANT needed for our Dental Clinic on Wednesdays. $14.00 a hour. Call David at 247-5702 ext 1743 to apply.
Public Health News Sept-Oct 08September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
City of Durango Proclamation September 2nd
Two Full Day Immunizations ClinicsFor parents who still may need immunizations for their day care and school age children, the Durango office of San Juan Basin Health Department is holding two full day clinics on September 22 and 29th. Parents who want immunizations for their infants are also welcome.
The clinics will run through 7:00 p.m. to accommodate working parents. All immunizations will be by appointment only. Please call 247-5702 for an appointment. Colorado's New Workplace Laws Support Nursing MothersMany workplaces already support female employees who are new moms wanting to breastfeed their baby. Colorado is now encouraging all workplaces to make accommodations for nursing mothers through a new law that went into effect on August 7th. Its primary goal is improving the health of mothers and children by boosting breast-feeding rates. The Colorado Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers Act establishes a standard for an employer to:
Septic SystemsSan Juan Basin Health's Environmental Health Division performs evaluations on various sites, mainly residential, to see if a site is suitable for septic system installation. Home Health Services |
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Find out more about what causes air pollution, and how you can help prevent it at the Suzanne Heller, Southwest Smile Makers program manager and Lynn Westberg, San Juan Basin Health director will be attending the 2008 Southwest Regional Grants presentation at Fort Lewis College on March 11th as one of the recipients of an El Pomar Foundation grant. The foundation is one of the largest and oldest private foundations in the Rocky Mountain West. The $20,000 grant awarded to Southwest Smile Makers will help update equipment in the new dental clinic as well increase on-going outreach and follow-up efforts. For more information, call 247-5702, ext 223 or 247-4355. San Juan Basin Health Department has received confirmation of a mumps case in a female Fort Lewis College student. The Fort Lewis College Health Office has already notified all students as well as faculty and staff. There is also a second possible case that is being investigated. While rare, complications of mumps can be severe. Since the development of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccination, mumps is far less common in the United States. Radon Presentation – Free Test Kits still Available ~ March 12 Although winter and radon testing season are winding down, there is still time to test your home for radon. Remember: all homes should test for radon. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) estimate almost one out of every two homes in our Tri-County area has radon levels at or above EPA’s recommended guide lines. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. This coalition has existed since 1999 and seeks to enhance education and public awareness about many aspects of injury prevention, and offer programs and activities to decrease injury risks. It promotes safety for individuals of all ages, children through seniors; and in varied settings such as the workplace and outdoors. One example of a past project was coordinating "La Plata County Clicks" to promote seat belt use. The coalition currently is working in the areas of senior fall prevention and traffic safety. The Prevention Division’s mission is to prevent disease and disability by promoting healthy behavioral choices, and enhancing individual, family and community strengths. Prevention is a process that promotes health by empowering people with resources to deal with complex, stressful life conditions to enable individuals to lead personally satisfying and enriching lives. San Juan Basin Health Department’s offices in Community presentations on radon are being offered several times in Durango as well as in Pagosa and Bayfield. The presentation titled, What is it? Is it in my Home? What can be done? is also available for group presentations such as neighborhood meetings, HOAs, civic clubs, social clubs, etc. Contact Marian at 247-5702, ext. 223. Free test kits will be available. The workshop is sponsored by La Plata County CSU Cooperative Extension and San Juan Basin Health Department. To find contact information for a specific program, click on one of the main divisions in the Programs & Services box and follow to the program of interest. October 19, 2007: Durango Home Builders Meeting @ Fairgrounds October 20, 2007: Durango Home Builders Meeting @ Fairgrounds October 25, 2007 at Fairgrounds 10:00 AM November 7, 2007 at Silverton November 14, 2007 at Bayfield Library, 4:00 January 7, 2008 at Fairgrounds, 6:30 PM January 17, 2008 at Bayfield, Library, 4:00 January 23, 2008 at Pagosa Springs, 2:00 February 5, 2008 in Durango, 10:00 am February 28, 2008 in Durango, 3:00 San Juan Basin Health Department will be closed Monday, December 24th and Monday December 31st. There will be no immunization clinic held either day. Just in time for the holidays, the new Smile Makers Diners Card is now available. The Best Dining Deal in town pairs up with benefiting Southwest Smile Makers Dental program for low income children. Community members get a great deal at 26 local wonderful restaurants while supporting the Dental Clinic at the same time. Whether for yourself, a family member or business associate, the Smile Makers Diners Card is one of those gifts that keep on giving throughout the year.
We provide immunizations for international travelers by appointment only. Please schedule appointment 6 to 8 weeks prior to travel by calling 247-5702. Appointments consist of reviewing traveler's immunization history, destination health risk report and vaccination recommendations, as well as vaccinations. Travel Health consultation fees are $30. Japanese Encephalitis (3 shot series) - $105 each Typhoid - $65 oral $65 injection Yellow Fever - $95 On July 1, Colorado will celebrate the one-year anniversary of becoming the nation’s 13th smoke-free state. In just a year’s time, the health benefits of our state’s cleaner indoor environments have already been experienced by millions of residents, employees and visitors.
Children, Youth and Family Master Planning – Sept. 22 at the Fairgrounds Employers Workshop: New Roles in Tobacco Cessation Monday, November 5th FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: October 31, 2007 C-Ride in La Plata County November 1-2 The Own Your C (Own Your Choices) street team is hitting the road in the C-Ride to visit schools across the state to encourage students to make healthy, smart choices. We provide routine immunizations for children and adults by appointment only on Mondays between 10:30 and 5:30. Please call 247-5702 during our regular business hours (8:30 to 4:30) to schedule an appointment. San Juan Basin Health Department is ready for its annual Flu Shot Clinics to begin in Pagosa Springs. Starting Tuesday, October 16th, the clinics will take place every Tuesday and Wednesday from 8-10 a.m. only; continuing until there’s no more vaccine. There is no charge for individuals with a Medicare card that includes Part B, or who have Rocky Mountain HMO. Otherwise, the charge is $25. San Juan Basin Health does not accept Medicaid for flu shots. Radon Community Workshops Begin in October Several Radon Workshops will be offered throughout the community during October and November. Free test kits will be available. These workshops, sponsored by La Plata County CSU Cooperative Extension and San Juan Basin Health Department, will take place: October 25, 2007 Radon Workshop @ Fairgrounds 10:00 AM For the general public, flu shots will be given out on special Friday flu clinics beginning October 19th and 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will take place in the Larkspur Room which is by the lower level parking lot. There should be ample parking with signs for additional overflow parking if that should be needed. Please check this website for additional times and updates or call our hotline 247-57012, ext. 1528 for further upcoming dates. No shortage is expected this year; and the health department will be receiving 4000 doses this year for both La Plata and Archuleta Counties. ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS THIS YEAR AS TO WHO CAN GET FLU SHOTS? No, anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting the flu can get one as long as they are over six months of age and do not have any medical contraindications; e.g. allergy to eggs, previous reaction to a flu shot, Guillian Barre Syndrome, uncontrolled neurological condition, acute febrile illness, etc. Localized outbreaks of influenza or “flu” can occur as early as October but since 1976, 80% of influenza illness has occurred in January or later so vaccination efforts will continue throughout March, as long as we have vaccine. It takes two weeks after a flu shot for you to get the full protection from the vaccine so waiting until November or later is not usually a problem. For adults (over 18 years old) we will be giving flu shots at sites in the community (senior meal sites) and at the health department. For children(less than 18 years old)flu shots will be administered at the health department by making an appointment for the regular immunization clinics. It is $25 per shot unless you have Medicare Part B, Rocky Mountain Health Plan and you have your card with you at the clinic. We cannot bill Medicaid for adult flu shots your primary care physician must do this for you. We can bill Medicaid or CHP+ for children’s flu shots. This is a killed or inactivated vaccine, so you cannot get influenza from the vaccine. Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given, slight fever and body aches usually beginning soon after the shot and lasting only 1-2 days can occur. WILL YOU BE GIVING ANY OTHER IMMUNIZATIONS AT THE FLU SHOT CLINICS? Yes, we will also be giving pneumonia vaccine to those who are eligible. Pneumovax (pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine) is only recommended for persons 65 years of age or older or anyone with a long-term health problem such as: heart or lung disease, sickle cell disease, diabetes, alcoholism, cirrhosis of the liver and persons who have a condition that lowers the body’s resistance to infection, such as: cancer, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS, damaged or no spleen, organ transplant. Persons with the above medical conditions listed should also get a second dose if it has been 5 years or longer after the first dose. WE CANNOT ADMINISTER A PNEUMONIA SHOT TO ANYONE WHO DOES NOT MEET THIS CRITERIA; e.g cannot give a pneumonia shot every 5 years because your Dr. has recommended it. PLEASE SEE YOUR DOCTOR IF HE/SHE IS RECOMMENDING THE PNEUMONIA SHOT ON A DIFFERENT SCHEDULE THAN WHAT IS WRITTEN ABOVE. The adult pneumonia shot is $50.00 unless you have Medicare Part B, Rocky Mountain Health Plan, and you have your card with you at the clinic. MEDICARE WILL PAY FOR A SECOND DOSE ONLY IFYOU MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA FOR RECEIVING A SECOND DOSE. About half of those who get the vaccine have very mild side effects, such as redness or pain where the shot is given. Less than 1% develop a fever, muscle aches, or more severe local reactions. Compared with the first dose of pneumonia vaccine, an increased rate of self limited local reactions has been observed with revaccination. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Two local residents will represent our region in the What If? Colorado reality competition. They join 7 other finalists tomorrow through Sunday at The Gregory Inn near Denver. The nine finalists will face a variety of challenges designed to engage and inform them – and the general public – on emergency preparedness and influenza issues. Death certificates are confidential and can only be given to blood relatives. Death certificates can be released to: the mother, father, children, brother/sister, ex-spouse for Social Security benefits, or the title company - if they have a letter stating the document will stay confidential. NOTE: Death certificates are issued only in the county in which the death occurred. Radon Community Workshops Begin in October Several Radon Workshops will be offered throughout the community during October and November. Free test kits will be available. These workshops, sponsored by La Plata County CSU Cooperative Extension and San Juan Basin Health Department, will take place: October 19, 2007 Durango Home Builders Meeting @ Fairgrounds Indoor Air Quality includes molds, asbestos, asthma triggers, carbon monoxide and radon. San Juan Basin Health offers Radon Workshops annually along with free radon test kits when available. Click here for a current schedule of workshops. San Juan Basin Health Department is offering its Food Protection Training course in Spanish on Monday, March 19th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at San Juan Basin Health Department’s Conference and Training Center. This course covers basic food safety knowledge and will be conducted completely in Spanish. The cost is $40. Are you ready to quit or want to learn more about resources? Come to a free You Can Quit session starting February 20th during Through with Chew week. Learn about your choices and plan your quit strategy at these drop-in Tuesday sessions from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at San Juan Basin Health Dept. You’ll also get free herbal chew and acupuncture. Call Caleb at 247-5702, ext. 236 to register or for more information and a free quit kit. So call today and meet the Chew Challenge. |