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SAGUACHE COUNTY GOVERNMENT SERVICES DURING COVID-19

In an effort to slow the potential spread of COVID-19 in our community, the Saguache County government
will be closing public access to buildings 
starting on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 12pm. 


Staff will be providing limited essential services via phone and online avenues. In-person contact for receiving
essential services will have limited restrictions during this time. 
These adjustments to county services and public access will be in place until further notice.

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The Public Health Dept. offers the following services:

• Home and Community Based Services
• Regional and County Disaster Preparedness
• HCP for Children With Special Needs
• Nursing Services - Immunization and Vaccination Fees
• Prevention Services
• Communicable Disease Investigation and Information
• Public Health Educational Programs

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COVID-19 Resource/Information Updates

Originally posted 03-09-2020
Updated 03-21-2020
Updated 03-26-2020
 
 
For more information on COVID-19 please contact Saguache County Public Health. 
 
CO HELP line 1-877-462-2911 (English and Spanish) for Colorado general information.

Colorado updates and guidance: https://covid19.colorado.gov 

CDC updates and guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus

Small Business - www.choosecolorado.com

Volunteer or Donate - www.helpcoloradonow.org 

SLV COVID-19 Information Line - 719-480-9719 

SLV Health Nurse Line - 719-589-2511 ext 9

Rio Grande Hospital - 719-657-4990

 Colorado State Government Health Orders and Executive Orders:

Colorado Executive Order Ordering Coloradans to Stay at Home Due to the Presence of COVID-19 in the StateOrdering Coloradans to Stay at Home Due to the Presence of COVID-19 in the State

UPDATED COLORADO PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 20-24 Implementing Stay at Home Requirements

 The most common symptoms for COVID-19  are fever, cough, and shortness of breath.   At the current time, if a person thinks they have symptoms, they should:

EITHER call their own provider OR call the nurse line at San Luis Valley Health at: (719) 589-2511 and press 9.  

Going to the clinic or hospital without calling ahead could expose more people to the virus, so please call first.

Persons can be tested only if ordered by a medical provider.

Your provider will probably make special arrangements if they suspect you have the coronavirus and want you to come in for testing, or for an appointment.

 
 
 

Quicklinks (External websites)

Contact: Public Health Department

Phone: 719-655-2533

Fax: 719-655-0105

LOCATIONS

Center Office

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 4pm
220 S. Worth 
Center, CO  81125
Saguache County Veteran Service Officer is here on the 3rd Thursday from 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Staff:
Lynette Grant
Public Health Director
Public Health Nurse/School Nurse
PCP Supervisor
Ani Rinchung
Prevention Coordinator
Janet Beiriger
Administrative Assistant
Program Coordinator

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Public Health Department Mission

Saguache County Public Health has a purpose of protecting the health and safety of the residents of Saguache County.We are dedicated to improve the health environment of the people by preventing disease, providing services for residents with special needs and improving and maintaining the health status of residents through the provision of prevention services.

Saguache County Public Health shall provide continuum of care which is culturally sensitive, has measurable standards of quality and is a family and community based service.