News Archive
Vaccinations Needed Before School Starts
July 15, 2008
While we’re still in the midst of summer, parents should be making sure their children are fully vaccinated for this coming school year. San Juan Basin Health reminds parents that Colorado now requires school vaccinations be obtained before the first day school.
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
If you’re planning an international trip this summer or early fall, you should go ahead and get your travel vaccinations now. There is a current shortage of certain vaccine product such as that for Japanese Encephalitis, Yellow Fever and Rabies (for pre-exposure). People traveling to China for the summer Olympics or to other Asian countries are those most likely to get vaccinated for Japanese Encephalitis whereas Yellow Fever areas are Africa and central South America.
Monitoring Air Quality
Living in Southwest Colorado gives us a sense of security when it comes to our air quality. Yet, we hear about mercury-laden fish in our lakes, high ground level ozone, and regional haze/visibility pollution in Mesa Verde National Park
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"
IF YOU MUST BURN, BURN SMART
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
Climate Change 2008 Theme for U.S. Public Health Week
article by San Juan Basin Health for Durango Herald (April 2, 2008)
and Recommended Climate Change Links
article by San Juan Basin Health for Durango Herald (April 2, 2008)
and Recommended Climate Change Links
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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. |