NURSING SERVICES > Public Health Programs

Our Public Health programs provide disease prevention activities such as immunizations, communicable disease follow-up and education. We also host clinics for pediatric specialists who see children with special needs, and provide case management for these families.

The Nurse Family Partnership allows for at risk pregnant women to have close communication with a registered nurse through her baby’s second year of life. We offer home visits to all mothers with newborns. Child care consultation is provided to centers in Alamosa.

9Health Fair

• Held every April
• Open to adults 18 years of age or older
• Cost announced yearly

Blood Pressure Monitoring

• Free to public, call to schedule an appointment

Child Care Quality Assurance

• Medication Administration Class
• Universal Precautions Class

Communicable Disease Follow-Up/Childcare Consultation

• Public Health Nurses work with CDPHE and Regional Epidemiologist to investigate communicable disease and initiate preventive measures for the protection of the public

Epidemiology

• Regional Epidemiologist on Staff
• Works closely with CDPHE and Public Health Staff
• Tracks current outbreaks (West Nile, flu, etc.)

Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs

• These clinics are held at the Alamosa County Nursing Services Office
• Registration Forms required

Immunizations

• Please see the immunization section of this site for information on fees for immunizations and injections.

Newborn Baby Home Visits

• Families with newborns may schedule a home visit

Outreach Clinics

• Clinic dates and location published on the Alamosa County home page and locally as soon as vaccine is available.

Public Health Educational Programs Available

• Call our office to schedule a presentation

Regional Disaster Preparedness

• Planner & Trainer on staff
• Training opportunities for the public available and will be published
• Yearly flyer on emergency preparedness published

Senior Screenings

• Provision of blood pressure and oxygen screening in addition to monthly educational programs

Wind Advisories

• Notification of the public via radio

Last Modified: 1/15/08