The official website of
Gilpin County

Colorado
203 Eureka Street, Central City, COLORADO
303.582.5214

 

Commissioners

Community Center Departments Employment COUNTY Events

 

Welcome to the Gilpin County Public Health Agency Home Page
101 Norton Drive, Black Hawk, Colorado  80422  303-582-5803
(en route to Community Center)  Fax: 303-582-9063 
Public Health Director, Mark Johnson, MD. 
Gilpin County Public Health Medical Officer
, Dr. Mark Sanazaro, 303-582-5276. 
Gilpin County Public Health Coordinator
, Ann Marie Bailey, RN, BSN, MS; 303-582-5803 ext.13 abailey@co.gilpin.co.us

 

Gilpin County Public Health Agency Programs
Health Care Programs for Gilpin County Residents & Access to Food, Medical and/or Cash Assistance Programs
211 FAQ
Nurse Family Partnership Information: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G4oMhMdvqE

Influenza:
General Influenza Information/Flu.gov
2011-2012 Flu Shots for Gilpin County Residents
Influenza, Seasonal

10 Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child Against the Flu
Guide for Parents
Seasonal Flu Basics
People Who Are at High Risk of the Flu
2011-2012 Flu Update from the CDC
Preventing Influenza 2011-2012


Air Quality
Mold


Cancer Prevention &Control

Cancer
National Cancer Institute
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers  
Cancer Center

Breast Cancer
National Breast Cancer Site
Prostate Cancer

American Cancer Society
Colon Cancer Facts
Dress in Blue for Colon Cancer Fact Sheet


Chronic Health Conditions

Diabetes
Go Red For Women
Osteoporosis:
How to Get Your Calcium

Your disease Risk for Cancer/HeartDisease/Diabetes/Osteoporosis/Stroke

Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Acupuncture
Aromatherapy
Chiropractic
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Complementary and Alternative Medicine -  What is it?
Herbs


Diseases
Communicable Diseases & Conditions
Bed Bugs:
    Bed Bugs
 

    CDC Bed Bug Information
    Property Owner & Tenant Guide
Listeriosis:
    Listeriosis Information
    Cantaloupe:
Safe handling & Preparation

Safe Methods to Store & Enjoy

Cantaloupe Fact Card PDF / Publisher
UC Davis Cantaloupe Fact Sheet

Pertussis/Whooping Cough:

    Signs/Symptoms/Diagnosis & Treatment/Prevention of Pertussis 
    Whooping Cough/Pertussis
    Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Sounds
    With Pertussis on the Rise, Who Needs a DTAP?

Tularemia
West Nile Virus

Family Planning
Family Planning Services Available Through Jefco Public Health Program

Foodborne Illnesses & Food Safety
Safe Cooking in High Altitude
How Can I tell if my eggs have been recalled?
Food borne Disease Prevention
Types of Food Poisoning 

Holiday Food Safety Tips
Colorado Retail Food Establishments Rules and Regulations:
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/regulations/
consumer/101002RetailFood.pdf

 

 

 

 

 





 

Healthy Families
Children's Health
Preventing Tooth Decay in Children
Child Safety:
Bike Helmets

Mayo Clinic childhood health information
Pesticide Fact Sheet
Spring Safety Tips

Safe Kids/Safe Sleep

Suffocation Prevention Tips

Safety
http://text4baby.org/

Health Promotion
Healthy Life Styles
Nutrition and Weight Management:
   Nutrition
  
Food Safety Information Center
Healthy Weight
CDC Healthy Weight Info

Heart Health
Heart Health
Heart Disease Prevention
Women's Heart Health
What Risk Factors Do I Have?
Risk Factors

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Are You at Risk for PAD? 

Lead Testing
Why Should Children Be Tested for Lead?
Can Lead Affect My Unborn Child?
Keeping Kids Safe from Toys Contaminated with Lead
CDPHE-Let's Fight Lead Poisioning
Lead Testing Questions
Adult Lead Testing
Eliminating Childhood Lead Poisioning in Colorado


Public Education
Drug Watch (Provides up- to -date information on drug side effects, prescription and over-the-counter medications).

Public Health
What is Public Health?
Community Health Assessment
2011 Key Stakeholders Top 3 Health Priorities
Community Resource Directory

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment

Medicare
https://www.mymedicare.gov/

Mental Health
Suicide Prevention Lifeline Are you feeling
desperate, alone or hopeless? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Your call will be routed to the nearest
crisis center to you.
Are You Having Stress?
Signs of Depression

Colorado Suicide Hotlines
Guide to Getting Through Tough Economic Times

National Health Month
Monthly Updates

Radon
http://www.epa.gov/radon/nram/   
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/hm/rad/radon/index.htm

Already Tested? View Your Radon Test Results

Senior Wellness
Gilpin County Senior Program
Denver Network of Care
Senior Resource Center, Evergreen
In-Home Care @ no cost to qualifying seniors

Improve Health
Top 100 Health & wellness Site for Seniors  
Hospice Programs for Gilpin County - Hospice is a Medicare benefit!
Vistacare Hospice, Wheatridge CO / 303-639-9243
Mount Evans Home Care & Hospice Program
F
amily Hospice, Boulder, CO


Sexually Transmitted Disease
http://www.mylifecolorado.com/(Video to answer questions re: sexually transmitted diseases)
CDC National STD and HIV Testing Resources      
American Social Health Association: (How to use a condom fact sheet)
Do You Have Questions About Your Sexual Health? 
HIV/AIDS

Vaccines
Track Your Child's Immunizations
Kid-Friendly Vaccine Information Sites
Immunizations
Children's Immunizations
PreTeens and Teens Still Need Vaccines
Travel Vaccines
Flu Information
HPV Vaccine:
What is HPV           
HPV Vaccine Video
Protect Yourself Against Shingles/Get Vaccinated
Shingles Vaccine


Vital Records
   
Birth Records, Death Certificates, and Burial Permits for Gilpin County Residents


Women's Health
WomensHealth.gov
Menopause, Information from the FDA
Menopause

Free Breast and Cervical Screenings
 

Well Water
Well Water Testing
Taking Care of your Groundwater
Chlorinating a Well & Water System
Sampling for Well Water Testing


Environmental Health

2010 Use Permit Program FAQ
ISDS (Septic) Regulations, Permit, General
Open Burn Regulations and Permit
Hazardous Waste Program

Fees
Colorado Medication Take-Back Pilot Project
(collection of unused and unwanted household medications)

Emergency Preparedness and Response
CDC Disaster Information
Wildfires
Caring for Animals During Emergencies
Preparation for Individuals with Special Needs

FEMA Releases "Getting Ready for Disaster"