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Bonnie Albrecht, Public Health Coordinator (Click here for her Bio)
Public Health Director, Mark Johnson, MD
Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 12:00 Click here for more information
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 101 Norton Drive, Black Hawk, Colorado 80422
(en route to Community Center)
Office Open: Monday through Thursday, Closed Friday.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - closed from Noon to 1:00 p.m. for lunch.
Telephone: 303-582-5803
Fax: 303-582-9063
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Please use this link to email any questions or issues to this department.
January is Radon Awareness Month: free test kit for your home
RADON AWARENESS - Click for more information !
Across the US, about 6% of homes have unhealthy radon levels. In Colorado, that number increases to 50%. If prolonged exposure to unhealthy radon level occurs, its equivalent to receiving 200 chest x-rays in a year. Radon is a naturally occurring gas that decays into radioactive particles, increasing the risk of lung cancer to those exposed. Radon cannot be seen, smelled or tasted, yet is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among non-smokers in America. Radon exposure causes as many as 500 lung cancer deaths every year in Colorado.
To protect yourself and your home, test for radon often. Testing is simple and inexpensive and when problems are discovered, they’re much easier to fix than you’d think. Gilpin County Public Health provides a free test kit for residents while supplies last. Stop by to pick up your kit, or call for more information: 101 Norton Dr. Black Hawk, CO 80422 / 303.582.5803
WATER QUALITY NEWS
Gilpin County Public Health has a water quality lab certified by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. It provides water testing to detect total coliform bacteria and E. coli using the Colilert Presence/Absence method.
Water samples are accepted Monday through Thursday from 8 am until 12 pm at this office. There is a $25 charge for this test. For more information call 303-582-5803. For a schedule of webinars on caring for your well, please click here.
Public Health Calendar of Events -
September Calendar
August Calendar
Public Health Newsletters. Click here to see the editions available.
Public Health Facebook Page - Click here
Jefferson Center is the nonprofit, community-focused mental health care and substance use services provider in Gilpin County. The Center offers mental health, substance use and wellness services to our community at the Gilpin County Public Health office (101 Norton Dr. Black Hawk).
For more information or to schedule an appointment call 303-425-0300. To learn more about Jefferson Center, visit: www.jcmh.org.
If you or someone you know needs immediate help with a mental health or substance abuse issue, please call the Colorado Crisis Services Line at 1-844-493-TALK (8255) which is open 24/7; or text "TALK" to 38255. You may also visit the website at www.ColoradoCrisisServices.org to locate the closest 24 Hour Walk-In Location.
Gilpin County & Other Useful Links
Helpful Links
Jefferson County Comprehensive Public Health Web Site
Septic & Well Information
This has been moved to Community Development. Please click here for that page.