March is National Nutrition Month . . . "Nutrition from the Ground Up." Jefferson County Public Health reminds everyone of the importance of making informed food choices and developing good eating and physical activity habits. This year’s National Nutrition Month, March 2010 theme "Nutrition from the Ground Up" offers excellent resources for parents and children.  Learn more about nutrition services and how dietitians help people live healthier. >> Healthy and Affordable Grocery Shopping  >> Why Buy Local?   >> Meatless Meals Improve Health & Help Stretch Food Dollars >> ORGANICS – What's the Deal?
	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
	2010 Census - Be Counted Jefferson County Public Health is encouraging everyone in Jefferson County to be sure they are counted in the 2010 Census. Every person living in the United States must be counted, including people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, citizens and noncitizens. Census form answers are safe and confidential, include only 10 questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete. >> Jeffco Census Web Page >>National Census Web Page  >>Safety Message-Sheriff Ted Mink
	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.  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. >> Proposal Package Contact Craig Sanders at (303) 271-5759 or csanders@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
	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 >> APHA-The Nations Health

   

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