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Public Health
Core Functions
Assessment
Regular, systematic collection of information on the health of the community.
Assurance
Assure that the services necessary to achieve health goals are available to the whole population, either by encouraging other entities to provide them or, if necessary, by providing services directly.
Policy Development
Work for rules, laws, and/or policies that serve the health interests of the whole community.
Confidentiality
HIPAA Privacy Practices Brochures are available in both English and Spanish by contacting Public Health at (970) 878-9520.
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Communicable Disease Reporting
The role of Communicable Diseases and Epidemiology is to prevent epidemics and the spread of disease.
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Environmental Health
Rio Blanco County Environmental Health, as part of the Rio Blanco County Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to controlling and minimizing negative impacts to public health and the environment.
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Community Services
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Free and Confidential Mental Health Services
Grand, Jackson, Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Routt County’s Public Health agencies have partnered to offer CredibleMind to our Northwest Colorado communities. This is a FREE, confidential platform with vetted resources like podcasts, apps, videos, and articles to support your wellbeing.
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Public Health
Physical Address
101 E. Main Street
Meeker, CO 81641
Phone: 970-878-9520
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Makala Sheridan Smith
Public Health Director RNPhone: 970-878-9520