Chaffee County Public Health

03/04/2026

Alzheimer’s Association ® Support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to:
Develop a support system.
Exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions.
Talk through issues and ways of coping.
Share feelings, needs and concerns.
Learn about community resources.

03/03/2026

Chaffee County Public Health extends AcuDetox clinic hours in Buena Vista, offering additional support for anxiety, stress, and addiction.

03/03/2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSTED:

Public Health Educator/Community Health Worker

The part-time Chaffee County Public Health Educator/Community Health Worker will manage and implement various chronic disease prevention programs as well as manage and grow the Chaffee Resources website and other resources to ensure optimal access to healthcare in our rural community. The provision of all services is team-based and includes: health education, disease prevention, and health promotion through interaction with community members, agencies, and professionals as well as direct contact with clients. This position is grant-funded, and the position responsibilities will change in response to funding streams and community health needs and priorities. The position will work 2 to 10 hours per week, with the potential to increase hours to 40 hours per week. The full job description can be viewed on our website.

This position is part-time with an hourly wage range of $26.02 to $32.53, DOQ. Benefits include accrual of 1 hour of sick leave for each 30 hours of work, up to a maximum of 48 hours, and wellness program incentives. To apply, send a completed employment application, resume, and letter of interest to careers@chaffeecounty.org. Applications are accepted until March 17th, 2026. EOE.

Please visit https://www.chaffeecounty.org/departments/human_resources/employment_opportunities.php
for full job description and the County employment application.

03/03/2026

👨‍👧 Nurturing Fathers Class — Now Enrolling!

Join us for a supportive and engaging Nurturing Fathers class designed to help dads strengthen relationships, build positive parenting skills, and connect with other fathers in the community.

Come learn practical tools for healthy communication, positive discipline, and creating strong family connections. All fathers and father figures are welcome!

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👨‍👧 Clase para Padres que Cuidan a sus Hijos — ¡Ya está abierta la inscripción!

Únase a nosotros en una clase de Padres que Cuidan a sus Hijos, un espacio de apoyo y motivación, diseñada para ayudar a los padres a fortalecer sus relaciones, desarrollar habilidades de crianza positivas y conectar con otros padres de la comunidad.

Venga a aprender herramientas prácticas para una comunicación saludable, una disciplina positiva y para crear vínculos familiares sólidos. ¡Todos los padres y figuras paternas son bienvenidos!

03/03/2026

Join us tomorrow and check out chaffeewalks.com for the full schedule

Wednesday, 04 March

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Barbara Whipple Trail, Buena Vista, CO 81211, USA
Join us at the Barbara Whipple Trailhead (Bridge) near the ballfields along the Arkansas River in Buena Vista for a 1.7 mile round-trip walk. We either walk the entire Barbara Whipple loop or just along the river. Strollers and well-behaved dogs welcome.

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

Services:
*Please note most sessions take around 30-45 min, but can be shorter if preferred*

Salida: Mondays noon-4pm walk in clinic at Public Health (448 E. 1st St, Salida)
Buena Vista: Tuesdays 11am-12pm by appointment only, and 12-4pm walk ins available at Public Health (112 Linderman Ave, BV)
To schedule appointments: Call 719-539-4510 to schedule

03/03/2026

To make a tax deductible donation to the Friends of Public Health and Prevention Fund, visit bit.ly/DonateFPHP
The Friends of Public Health Fund will give the community a chance to financially support a wide variety of free and low-cost programming for people of all ages including, but not limited to: nurse home visitation, disease prevention and immunizations, epidemiology, health navigation, consumer protection, emergency preparedness and response, community health assessment and improvement planning, storytelling and advocacy, social connection, aging well, health insurance literacy and coverage, oral and behavioral health, and education.

03/03/2026

FREE Sexually transmitted infection testing

Walk-in clinic Mondays in Salida 12-4pm
By Appointment Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 pm
448 East 1st Street, Salida, CO 81201

Walk-in clinic in Buena Vista Tuesdays 12-4pm
114 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista

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pRUEBAS DE INFECCIONES DE TRANSMISIÓN SEXUAL
Lunes: 12-4pm en Salida
Martes: 12-4pm en Buena Vista
114 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista
Miércoles: 1:30-2:30 p.m. en Salida con cita
448 East 1st Street, Salida, CO 81201

03/02/2026

Chaffee County residents—we need your input!
● Walk, bike, or drive on county or state roads?
● Have spots where you feel unsafe?
● Worried about vehicle–wildlife crashes?
Your voice matters. Take our quick survey and use the interactive map to share your traffic safety concerns: https://fp.mysocialpinpoint.com/chaffee-county-ss4a
Let’s work toward safer roads for everyone in Chaffee County.
Questions? Visit the project website at
https://fp.mysocialpinpoint.com/chaffee-county-safer-roadways-all-action-plan or emailgbaker@chaffeecounty.org.
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Residentes del condado de Chaffee: ¡necesitamos su opinión!
● ¿Caminar, andar en bicicleta o conducir por carreteras del condado o estatales?
● ¿Tienes zonas en las que te sientes inseguro?
● ¿Le preocupan los accidentes entre vehículos y animales salvajes?
Tu voz importa. Responde a nuestra breve encuesta y usa el mapa interactivo para compartir tus inquietudes sobre seguridad vial: https://fp.mysocialpinpoint.com/chaffee-county-ss4a Trabajemos por carreteras más seguras para todos en el condado de Chaffee.
¿Tiene preguntas? Visite el sitio web del proyecto en https://fp.mysocialpinpoint.com/chaffee-county-safer-roadways-all-action-plan o escriba a gbaker@chaffeecounty.org.

03/02/2026

It's Tax time! If you are uninsured when completing your taxes, check the box that states that you are uninsured on your Colorado tax return if you are interested in getting health insurance for 2026. This will open a special enrollment period and allow you to apply for low cost health insurance, Get assistance with your local health insurance guide at the Chaffee County Assistance Site.

03/02/2026

Join us tomorrow and check out chaffeewalks.com for the full schedule
Tuesday, 03 March

9:00 am - 10:00 am

232 G St, Salida, CO 81201, USA
Join walking leader, Marilyn Bouldin, at the paved Monarch Spur Trail north of the Safeway parking lot in Salida. All ages/abilities and well-behaved furry friends on leashes are welcome.