Wash, Wash Wash  . . . Wash Away Hep A Jefferson County Public Health Environmental Health Specialists and Public Health Nurses have teamed up to increase awareness and prevention of Hepatitis A in the County, especially among workers who handle and serve food.This project will increase educationa while providing the vaccine at a greatly reduced cost. Food handlers are asked to call 303-239-7007.  >> Fact Sheet  >>Brochure >>Food Safety - Jeffco Public Health  >>Immunizations - Jeffco Public Health >>Hepatitis A - Centers for Disease Control
	January is National Radon Action Month . . . Take Steps Now to Eliminate Radon Gas From Your Home Jefferson County Public Health encourages all residents to have their homes tested for radon gas, a naturally occurring gas that you can’t see, smell, or taste, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home.  Residents in Jefferson and Gilpin counties can purchase short-term test kits for $10.00 at Jefferson County Public Health Environmental Health Services. >>Indoor Air Quality  >>EPA Website  >>News Release
	Request for Proposal for Integrated Mosquito Management Contract for Jeffco Public Health JCPH has begun the process of preparing for the 2010 mosquito control season.  Towards that end JCPH is requesting any parties interested in providing a JCPH developed Integrated Mosquito Management program for the 2010 season to control the spread of the West Nile Virus (WNV) and other mosquito-borne diseases such as Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE) to contact JCPH. Contact David Volkel at (303) 271-5730 or dvolkel@jeffco.us
	Dogs in Public Health?? Meet the dogs of Jefferson County Public Health and learn about the amazing work they do with the Substance Abuse Counseling Program Clients.  A new series, Working Dawgs, features the JCPH's Therapy dogs and will air on January 19th on In Country Television (DISH Ch.230 / DirectTV Ch.344) at 7:30 CST.  >> newsletter about rocky and jazz  >> Substance Abuse Counseling Program page
	2009 H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Update Jefferson County Public Health distributed 147,300 doses of vaccine via private providers, school located clinics and priority group clinics. Public Health surveillance data indicates influenza activity has declined to consistently low levels, however those levels are still higher than what is seen in a typical influenza season.  There are still several opportunities to get vaccinated against 2009 H1N1. Please call 303-232-6301 to make an appointment at JCPH immunization clinic.   >>H1N1 Clinic Flier      >> H1N1 Info Page     >>Immunize Colorado Website
	Prevent Cervical and Breast Cancer January is National Cervical Cancer Screening Month and JCPH reminds women to schedule a breast and cervical health screening.  Cancer screenings and early detection saves lives.  The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be approximately 11,000 new cases of invasive cervical cancer in the U.S. in 2010 and that approximately 4,000 women will die from the disease.  >> Read More   >> Cancer Screening Page
	Public Health  . . . The Foundation of Our Health Care System public health: the science and practice of protecting and improving the health of a community, as by preventive medicine, health education, control of communicable diseases, application of sanitary measures, and monitoring of environmental hazards. (The American Heritage Dictionary) JCDHE is committed to providing services, resources and public health expertise to improve quality of life and health for Jefferson County residents now and into the future. Each of us plays an important role in this mission. The U.S. spends more than $2 trillion annually on health care, more than any other nation in the world, but still tens of millions of Americans suffer every day from chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Many of these diseases could be prevented through better public health measures, such as changes to behavior and the environment. Get with Public Health and be part of a healthier Jefferson County. >> Public Health 101  >> Colorado Public Health Alliance >>2008 Annual Report   >>Understanding the U.S. Public Health System >>Short Changing America's Health April, 2008 report >>Healthiest Nation Alliance

   

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