Hinsdale County

970-944-0321

Mineral County

719-658-2416
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SILVER THREAD
PUBLIC HEALTH

Your public health information resource for Hinsdale and Mineral Counties

COVID Information

Vaccine, Testing, & Data

What to do if you were exposed to COVID-19

Updated COVID Testing & Vaccine Information for Mineral County (August 2023)

Vaccines: Primary vaccines and boosters are available in Creede and Lake City. Due to limited availability please call our office for the next available local vaccine clinic. If you are able, please bring this form filled out with you the day of your appointment. For info on all regional providers click here. Click here for Silver Thread Updates and here for the latest SLV regional updates.

Testing: Home test kits are available in both our offices. If you test positive for COVID at home please notify your local public health office. If you are experiencing symptoms or have a known exposure to a person with COVID-19 please call us in Creede at 719-658-2416 or Lake City at 970-944-0321 to arrange testing and isolate until you receive a result. Click here for info on when to test.

Click here for information on free COVID testing site at Adams State. Anyone who is unable to enter the building due to access and functional needs can call from their car for assistance.

If you have tested positive for COVID or are waiting for test results, click here for more information.

Data: Knowing the current conditions when it comes to COVID-19 in our district is essential in making informed decisions about community events and keeping each other safe. For local data click here.

Alerts

Check Here for Local Public Health Alerts

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Events & Job Opportunities

From Summer Camps to Trainings, here is where you'll find the latest public health offerings and opportunities to join our team.

We want to hear from YOU, Lake City!

We are conducting a survey for our local youth and parents in order to get feedback regarding social opportunities; community connections; and, allow you to give us some ideas on activities that may help youths’ lives be more interesting in Lake City. All youth and parents are encouraged to participate in this survey! (Parents of younger kids may need to help your child(ren) complete the survey)

Click here and then follow the QR code. Survey much be completed by February 23rd.

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We’re Here To Help

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.
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News and Events:

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News and Events
December 20, 2023

iHeard Colorado

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COVID-19
January 24, 2023

Quarantine and Isolation

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COVID-19
September 8, 2022

Updated COVID Boosters Are Here!

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By The Numbers

Households Served
by the Food Bank

501+

Individuals Served
by the Food Bank

1000+

Adult Vaccinations

600+

Childhood
Vaccination Rate

93.75%

Participants in public health programming

450+

State & Federal funding for local health programs

$663,657

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