“The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health and efficiency through organized community effort.”

--Winslow, 1920

Public Health has been caring for the health of communities for more than 100 years. In fact, it’s been credited with adding 25 years to the life expectancy of people living in the United States. Public Health accomplished this feat by starting programs on vaccinations, safer work places, motor-vehicle safety and control of infectious diseases like tuberculosis, typhoid, and cholera.

Park County Public Health Nursing Services are available to the entire community and are partly funded with tax dollars. For some services a fee will be charged, but no one is refused service due to an inability to pay.

Park County Public Health Contact Information

Fairplay Office

	Phone: (719) 836-4161 Fax: (719) 836-3433
	Physical Address: 824 Castello Street, Fairplay, CO 80440
	Mailing Address: PO Box 846, Fairplay, CO 80440

Bailey Office

	Phone: (303) 816-5970 Fax: (303) 816-5971
	Physical Address: 59865 Highway 285, Bailey, Colorado 80421
	Mailing Address: PO Box 1194, Bailey, Colorado 80421

Public Health News

	Swine Flu/Information and News
	Swine Flu (Most updated webpage)
	Antibiotic Use

Health Services We Offer:

Immunizations - Vaccination is a simple and effective method of preventing diseases. Routine childhood immunizations that prevent a variety of contagious diseases are offered at Park County Public Health for free or low cost. Adult immunizations are available for a fee. Park County Public Health offers vaccinations at scheduled clinics and by appointment. Call the Fairplay or Bailey office for clinic schedules or to make an appointment. (719) 836-4149 (303) 816-5970. For additional information see www.cdc.gov and www.vaccineinformation.org

Tobacco Cessation Program and Education - Park County Public Health provides information, resources and referrals to adults and teens for cessation services. Quit kits are available free of charge. Quit kits are available for adults and teens for inhaled products, chew tobacco products, pregnancy specific, male and female specific. The Tobacco coordinator is available to answer questions and concerns related to tobacco use. Funds are provided for this service through the Master Settlement Act. For more information on Park County’s tobacco efforts: (719) 836-4154.

Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs - Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs (HCP) is a resource for families, health care providers and communities. It is a federal and state funded medical assistance program. It is the goal of HCP to improve the health, development and well being of Colorado’s children with special health care needs. HCP serves children from birth to 21 years of age who have or are at risk for serious physical, behavioral or emotional conditions. For more information on HCP: (719) 836-4149. For more information see www.hcpcolorado.org

CHP+ - This Program offers health and dental care coverage for uninsured Colorado children and youth. Applications for this program are available at our office. CHP+ also offers health care for pregnant women that do not qualify for Medicaid. For more information on CHP+ contact the Fairplay office: (719) 836-4161. For additional information see www.cchp.org

Early & Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment (EPSDT) - Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Service is Medicaid’s comprehensive and preventive child health program for individuals age 20 and under. EPSDT emphasizes preventative care and complete early treatments. The mission of Colorado’s EPSDT Outreach and Case management program is to guide families with children eligible for Medicaid to value, access and use appropriate health care services that lead to their health and well being. For more information on ESPDT: (719) 836-4161.

Nutrition Education/WIC program - Park County Public Health’s Women, Infant and Children’s Program (WIC) is a nutrition education and free food program. WIC provides nutrition and breastfeeding education, health referrals and supplemental food for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, as well as infants and children.

Many working families qualify for WIC. Income requirements are higher than many other government programs.

WIC Clinics are held in both Fairplay and Bailey:

Great health and nutrition advice through each stage of your pregnancy or your child’s growth.

Free supplemental food including cereal, eggs, cheese, milk, beans, juice and peanut butter.

Referrals to other community programs or health services when needed.

For more information on WIC and income requirements: (303) 816-5974

Pregnancy testing - Park County Public Health provides free pregnancy tests. Information remains confidential. Call the Fairplay or Bailey office for an appointment.

Breastfeeding Education - Both babies and mothers gain many benefits from breastfeeding. Park County Public Health employees a certified Breastfeeding Educator. To make an appointment or ask questions: (303) 816-5974. For additional information see www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding

Nurse-Family Partnership - Park County Public Health partners with Summit County to offer the Nurse-Family partnership to first time parents. During your pregnancy a registered nurse home visitor will meet with you to help answer questions about pregnancy, help to develop healthy choices about diet and pregnancy and help prepare you for labor and delivery. For more information : (719) 836-4161 or (970) 485-9086. For additional information see www.nursefamilypartnership.org

Flu-Shots-Seasonal - Park County Public Health offers seasonal flu shots to residents for a fee. Clinics are held at various locations throughout the flu season or you can call for an appointment. To schedule an appointment for a flu shot (October-April): (719) 836-4149 in Fairplay and (303) 816-5970 in Bailey. For additional information see www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm and www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/flushot.htm

Communicable Disease Control/Investigation - Park County Public Health is responsible for Communicable, Infectious and Vector-Borne Disease Surveillance, Investigation and Control. A key component of the work Park County Public Health does in this area is Prevention by providing guidance and information to healthcare providers with regard to the treatment of communicable diseases and toxic substances whether naturally occurring or terrorist induced. This includes the alert notification initiated by the Health Alert Network (HAN). Park County Public Health will provide public information and community education regarding any public health threat. For additional information see www.cdc.gov/DiseasesConditions

Emergency Preparedness Response - Public Health plays a vital role in emergency preparedness. After major disasters, Public Health workers are often called upon to participate in a coordinated response and to protect residents from disease outbreaks and other hazards due to contaminated food and water, chemical releases, insect-borne diseases and unmet medical needs. Park County Public Health and other first responders lead the county’s disaster preparedness efforts. The agency is focused on health emergencies that could potentially harm many people, such as pandemic flu, food borne diseases, hazardous releases, natural disasters and terrorism.

Local and state Public Health authorities have always played an important role in all phases of the emergency management system, including: preparedness planning and hazard mitigation, emergency response, and disaster recovery. This new level of commitment to public health preparedness improves local and state capacity to respond to any health emergency.

The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the U.S. Center for Disease Control.

Emergency Preparedness includes:

	Health Education regarding prevention and control of disease
	Preparedness and planning for public health emergencies with agencies and community partners with whom we respond
	Surveillance of disease within the county to ensure early detection of outbreaks
	Investigation of disease cases to ensure appropriate care of clients and their contacts
	Institution of social distancing measures such as isolation, quarantine and the closing of venues to decrease the spread of disease
	Dissemination of health information during public health emergencies to ensure residents and citizens have the most accurate and updated information
	Planning for mass prophylaxis dispensing/vaccination to residents and visitors in the event of an emergency that medicines/vaccines are available
	Exercising with community and agency partners to ensure a timely and well coordinated response

For more information on emergency preparedness please see:

www.WhatIfColorado.com

Park Count Emergency Management

www.readycolorado.com

Please contact Public Health with any concerns or questions at 719-836-4161 or E-mail Public Health