Public Health
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Public Health Officials
Public Health Director– Dr. Lynnette Telck, ltelck@jacksoncountyco.gov
Public Health Nurse– Marcie Clendenen, mclendenen@jacksoncountyco.gov
Regional EPR Coordinator– Jim Johnsen, jjohnsen@jacksoncountyco.gov
COVID
Please check these links for updated COVID-19 information.
*Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
https://www.colorado.gov/cdphe
*Colorado Official State Web Portal
http://colorado.gov
*Colorado COVID-19 Updates
https://covid19.colorado.gov/
Immunizations
- Flu shots and all required and recommended vaccines for all ages
- Low-cost vaccine is available for individuals who don’t have insurance or are underinsured
Heart, Health, & Diabetes Prevention
- Free cardiovascular and diabetes screenings
- Tobacco cessation resources
Emergency Fire Resources
Maternal-Child Health
- Resources and education for families of children with special needs
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC) – Free nutrition education, breastfeeding support and healthy foods for women and children up to age five
- Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP): Free nurse home visits for first time moms available during pregnancy and through their child’s second birthday
Emergency Preparedness & Disease Surveillance
- Response and communication in the event of disease outbreak
- Education and resources for preventing communicable disease and preparing for emergencies