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Vaccinations Needed Before School Starts
Smoke-Free Colorado Celebrates Two Year Anniversary
Colorado is celebrating its two-year anniversary of the smoke-free law on July 1, 2008. To help celebrate and acknowledge Colorado's work and dedication, an interactive SmokeFree Colorado timeline was developed. This timeline is a powerful visual demonstration of positive momentum toward clean indoor laws in Colorado and the nation. Please watch and celebrate breathing easier...
Travel Vaccine Shortage
Monitoring Air Quality
Clean Air Card
Clean Air cards are available at San Juan Basin Health Department or by calling Sheree at 247-5702, ext. 1526. You can also download a PDF Clean Air Card here:
Open Burning "Season"
It’s springtime in the Four Corners – traditional yard cleaning, clearing and fuel reduction season. After the long winter, it’s also a time when many people are enjoying being outside. To help ensure good air quality for all, San Juan Basin Health Department urges people to consider alternatives to open burning such as composting, chipping, or land-filling.
Public Health Week April 7-13
article by San Juan Basin Health for Durango Herald (April 2, 2008)
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Suzanne Heller, Southwest Smile Makers program manager and Lynn Westberg, San Juan Basin Health director will be attending the 2008 Southwest Regional Grants presentation at Fort Lewis College on March 11th as one of the recipients of an El Pomar Foundation grant. The foundation is one of the largest and oldest private foundations in the Rocky Mountain West. The $20,000 grant awarded to Southwest Smile Makers will help update equipment in the new dental clinic as well increase on-going outreach and follow-up efforts. |
