2009 H1N1 Influenza A Pandemic Human cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus infection have been identified across the globe, including in Colorado and in Jefferson County. This is an evolving situation, please watch for updated information.  >> H1N1 Information and Current Recommendations >> H1N1 Vaccine Updates & Information >> School-Located H1N1 Clinics for Priority Groups >> Vaccine Volunteers Needed  (flyer) >> News Release
	Jefferson County School Influenza-like Illness Surveillance Jefferson County Public Health and Jefferson County School District implemented a real-time school influenza-like illness (ILI) surveillance project in late Spring of this year in preparation for the 2009 influenza/flu season. Tracking daily absenteeism and conducting influenza-like illness monitoring provides public health officials with real time, daily data on the amount of illness in our school populations and allows targeted control measures to be put in place if needed. It is important to realize that the school absenteeism reporting is NOT diagnosed influenza, rather it tracks children whose parents have reported fever and respiratory symptoms which could be the result of influenza. >>School Absenteeism Data and Information
	Quit Tobacco for the Day or Quit for Life - Nov. 19 Public Health encourages all tobacco users, whether you smoke or use spit tobacco, to Quit for A Day or Quit for Life during the Great American Smokeout, November 19, 2009. According to the American Cancer Society, people who plan their quit day in advance DOUBLE the odds of quitting forever. If you want to take the tobacco-free plunge – whether it’s for one day or for good – there are steps to take now that will help you prepare and significantly increase your chances for success. >> Nine Days to Prepare to Quit >>Colorado Quitline >>News Release
	Putting the Public Back in Public Health! New Name Emphasizes Public Health Services The Jefferson County Board of Health has approved a new name for the health department and it is: Jefferson County Public Health. “The purpose of the name change is to emphasize the public health aspects of the organization, plus, it’s a lot easier to say” said, Jefferson County Public Health Director, Dr. Mark B. Johnson, M.D. >>News Release
	Jefferson County Public Health Turns 50 JCDHE is celebrating its milestone anniversary by organizing community events that demonstrate public health at work in Jefferson County. Our fourth 50th Anniversary event, "Public Health at Sheriff's Safety Fair" was held on September 19 and 20, 2009 at Clement Park. Health Department employees and Jefferson County families joined in a celebration of health and safety and learned how to prevent the flu this season.  View slideshow
	Cavity Free at Three Program Helps Put Healthy Smiles on the Faces of Jefferson County's Children Every child in Colorado should have access to oral health services to prevent dental disease early in life. Dental disease is the number one disease of childhood, yet it is preventable. JCDHE is one of 10 Colorado communities to implement a unique statewide oral disease prevention program, Cavity Free at Three. >>news release >> Cavity Free at Three web site >> contact Melissa Broudy, 303-239-7022
	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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