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The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Archuleta County Public Health Department (ACPHD), and the Silver Thread Public Health District have confirmed a case of measles in an Archuleta County adult resident. The person’s vaccination history is unknown at present. The current evidence shows that the case is likely not linked to the cases in Pueblo or Denver. The person sought care at a medical clinic in their community on Monday, March 31, and was contagious from March 26 - April 3.

With measles cases increasing across the U.S., the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment urges Coloradans to get vaccinated against the highly contagious disease. The best protection against measles infection is the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

In 2024, Silver Thread Public Health District embarked on a process designed to develop a roadmap that would set the direction and clear priorities for our future including stakeholder input, research, a SWOT analysis, a planning retreat, a strategic plan document, and development of a decision-making screen. We are pleased to share our vision and strategic plan for 2024 through 2028.

Every five years, local public health agencies are required to update their local Public Health Improvement Plan (PHIP). A PHIP is the product of a community health assessment, which integrates quantitative data and qualitative data through feedback from community members and various partners to understand current top health issues in each county.

Life in the beautiful mountains around Lake City and Creede can be challenging. We are here to help promote community, family, and individual health through a number of education and health programs.

We believe everyone should have access to the services they need to live a healthy life - and it’s our mission to help you live yours.