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1. How can I find out if my child is up-to-date on their vaccinations?

Please call us locally at 303-670-7546 for specific information.

2. What does the Public Health Department charge for a child immunization shot?

Please contact Crystal Brandt, Public Health Nurse (RN), for information on vaccination pricing. No child will be turned away for failure to pay for a vaccine.

Crystal Brandt, RN
(303) 670-7545
cbrandt@clearcreekcounty.us 

3. Which vaccinations do you offer for adults and at what cost?

Vaccines offered to adults may vary based on availability. Please call Crystal Brandt, Public Health Nurse (RN), for information on what vaccines are available and pricing.

Crystal Brandt, RN
(303) 670-7545
cbrandt@clearcreekcounty.us 

4. I am pregnant or think I may be pregnant, what kind of assistance can I get locally right now and when the baby comes?

We offer free pregnancy testing and assistance and enrollment in other programs such as: Women, Infant and Children (WIC), Baby & Me Tobacco Free, Nurse Family Partnership, referrals to medical providers.

For information on these programs please contact:

Crystal Brandt, RN
(303) 670-7545
cbrandt@clearcreekcounty.us 

Sara Sage
(303) 670-7546
ssage@clearcreekcounty.us 

5. I don’t have a doctor and I don’t have health insurance. Where can I go for medical care?

Our staff can assist with information on local and regional health providers depending on your specific needs.
Clear Creek County has a local health care provider in Idaho Springs.

Centura Clinic - Idaho Springs
115 15th Street, Idaho Springs
(303) 649-3690

6. I have a new baby and I need information about health, nutrition and the proper development of my child. Where can I get help?

A good place to start is at the Public Health Nurses Office in the Community Resource Center in Idaho Springs. A variety of programs are available. Programs for Women’s Infants and Children (WIC) offer assistance with nutritional food vouchers and education for feeding all members of the family. Assistance with breast feeding and breast pump loaners for WIC clients also is available. Growth and development monitoring of your child also is available. Call us at 303-670-7546.

7. I ate at a restaurant and now I am sick, who should I call?

You should first call your doctor or primary care provider if you suspect you have become ill from eating at a public establishment. 

To file a complaint against a restaurant or food establishment that is licensed in Clear Creek County, please contact:

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Local Assistance Program 
(303) 692-3645 *press 1 at the menu
CDPHE_laponduty@state.co.us 

8. I suspect that I (or my neighbor) has bed bugs - what can I do?

We don’t investigate bedbug infestations because they’re considered a nuisance and not a health problem. 

For information on how to mitigate bed bugs in your home, please contact:

Crystal Brandt (Public Health Nurse, RN)
(303) 670-7545
cbrandt@clearcreekcounty.us

Charlotte Hampson (Environmental Health Manager)
(303) 679-2420
EH@clearcreekcounty.us

9. I think I might have a sexually transmitted infection (STI), where can I be tested?

Clear Creek County Public Health does not currently offer testing for sexually transmitted infections (STI). 

If you need a list of providers that can assist you in testing, please contact:

Crystal Brandt, RN
(303) 670-7545
cbrandt@clearcreekcounty.us 

10. How do I find mental health resources for myself or someone I know?

Jefferson County Mental Health (JCMH) currently offers counselling and crisis services available at the Idaho Springs Resource Center. To make an appointment to see a specialist please call (303) 670-7550.