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Published: Monday, 05 January 2015 09:11

This is an informational notice from Saguache County Public Health. It is *not* an emergency. A resident in our area has tested positive for Tuberculosis. Risk of transmission to others is low, but Public Health officials will be contacting those who may be at risk of TB exposure in order to see if testing is needed. If you have questions, you may call Saguache County Public Health at (719) 655-2533 or Rio Grande County Public Health at (719)657-3352, or visit www.SLVEmergency.org.

In addition, the following link may be useful to you or your constituents:

Tuberculosis: Get the Facts! Brochure
http://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/pamphlets/tbgtfctseng.pdf (English and
Spanish)

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Published: Thursday, 05 June 2014 12:58

Hello fellow Saguache County Residents, finally the sun has come out to play!  With our delay in Spring time weather many might have forgotten that Spring & Summer are working our way.  Please remember to keep you & your families safe- wear helmets whenever on bikes, ATV's, motorcycles, ect., apply sunscreen prior to being in the sun & reapply as directed, keep hydrated at all times, increase intake of fruits & veggies & stay active, doing all of these consisently will help you & your family better live safe & healthy lives!

Read more: Springtime in Saguache County

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Published: Thursday, 20 March 2014 15:36

Here at Saguache County Public Health we are improving our community by working with other organazations in the community to improve over all health and health concerns in our community. We are dedicated to our community and the people, and we are striving to making this community a healthier place to live, and enjoy.  In the process we are teaming up with our schools, and making a plan for the students to live a healthier lifestyle.  We are sharing information with schools on better choices of nutrition, and exercise. This will allow students to be able to take this information home and incorporate this with their parents.  If you are interested in viewing more of what we are doing you can download this docuemnt: http://www.chd.dphe.state.co.us/CHAPS/Documents/PHIPs/Saguache_Final.pdf

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Published: Thursday, 27 February 2014 14:06

The 4th Street Food Store is made of two parts: one is the food part which has a  variety of local grown foods, and the other is the thirft store. They also have the gym in the back of the store, also known as the BeBop Studio, here in the studio they offer alot of different exercise classes all free of charge...

Read more: Saguache Works! 4th Street Food Store

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Published: Friday, 20 December 2013 08:40

Advice from pediatricians:  Use only pasteurized dairy products:

Women, infants,and young children should avoid raw or unpasteurized milk and milk products, according to a statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics in the December 15, 2013 issue of Pediatrics.  A summary of the statement follows:

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