About the Public Health Agency

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:

• Control of infectious diseases like tuberculosis, typhoid, and cholera
• Motor-vehicle safety
• Safer work places
• Vaccinations

Staff

Public Health Director:  Lynn Ramey, RN, BSN  Phone: 719-836-4149  Fax: 719-836-3433	Public Health Nurse:  Linda Whitner, RN, BSN Phone: 719-836-4154 Fax: 719-836-3433
Public Health Office Manager:  Vicky Dinges  Phone: 719-836-4161  Fax: 719-836-3433	Public Health Office in Bailey  Phone: 303-816-5970  Fax: 303-816-5971
Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator:  Jocelyn Rosado Phone: 719-836-4169	Family Health Coordinator for the Healthy Communities Program: Kari Gallinger Phone: 303-816-5943 Fax: 303-816-5971
WIC Director:  Kathleen Chaffer, RD  Phone: 303-816-5974  Fax: 303-816-5971	WIC Educator:  Kari Gallinger  Phone: 303-816-5974  Fax: 303-816-5970

Please see the Communicable Disease page for current information regarding hantavirus.