News Archive
Three Durango Pertussis Cases
A four month old baby, a five year old child and one adult.have been diagnosed with pertussis, also known as whooping cough. All are Durango residents. There is a risk that other residents may have been exposed especially with so many holiday gatherings occurring this time of year.
New Year's Resolutions
Colorado QuitLine Offers Tobacco Users Hundreds of Dollars in Valuable Service and Product
to Quit for the New Year
Happy Holidays from YOUR Health Department!
San Juan Basin Health Department's Durango and Pagosa Springs offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th. The offices will also be closed on Thursday, January 1st for the New Year's Day holiday.
Public Presentation on Media Literacy
A public presentation entitled Raising Critical Thinkers: Media Literacy in our Home and Schools will take place on Thursday, December 11th at 6 p.m. at Escalante Middle School. The presentation will look at the effect of media advertising -- particularly alcohol and tobacco messages on our children -- and the effectiveness of analyzing those messages in terms of preventing unhealthy behaviors.
Reading Media
Beat the press: Learn to read media
This article about media literacy and upcoming events appeared in the December 3, 2008 Durango Herald.
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Joe Camel did it effectively. The Budweiser frogs did it with humor.
Nike gets tons of kids to “Just Do It.” Celebrate Great American SmokeoutOn November 20, people who smoke from across the country will put down their cigarettes for the Great American Smokeout. “About 85 percent of Colorado smokers have indicated that they want to quit. The Great American Smokeout is an ideal time for people who smoke to tackle the challenge,” said Caleb Gates, Tobacco Cessation Specialist for San Juan Basin Health. “On November 20, with the support of others, people have the opportunity to quit for the day, which can often lead to quitting for good.”
Preparing for Flu SeasonSan Juan Basin Health preparing for flu seasonIt's that season again.
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October 1, 2008 Durango Herald|
Reduced Distracted Driving is the Focus of Local Coalition
This Creating Community column appeared in the September 3, 2008 Durango Herald.
Public Health News Sept-Oct 08September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
City of Durango Proclamation September 2nd
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