Staff & Mission
Who We Are and Who We Serve
The Silver Thread Public Health District serves the communities of Mineral and Hinsdale counties, including Creede and Lake City. We help residents and visitors to the counties we serve with the health information, programs, services, and resources, they need to enjoy full, healthy lives.
What We Stand For
Our Mission Statement
We are committed to eliminating barriers to health and wellness for all, building resilience, and empowering our community to live a healthy life through education, support, and access.
Our Values
- Integrity/Accountability
- Community-Centered
- Empowerment
- Holistic Health
- Education/Self-Reflection
- Health Equity
Our Commitment to Health Equity
Whoever you are, wherever you come from, whoever you pray to or vote for, whoever you love, however you look on the outside, whatever abilities and disabilities you hold in your body, we are committed to the Silver Thread Public Health District being a place where you can thrive.
Health equity is when everyone has the opportunity to thrive and live a healthy life. Achieving health equity requires removing obstacles to health such as poverty, discrimination, and their consequences, including: powerlessness, lack of access to good jobs with fair pay, quality education and housing, safe environments, and health care.
Working towards health equity involves eliminating health inequities and inequitable access to healthcare and wellness. This is especially true for those who have historically faced health inequities based on race/ethnicity, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, poverty, geography/transportation, citizenship status, or religion/beliefs.
Silver Thread Public Health is committed to creating a culture of belonging for everyone.
