What's New in Health and Human Services?
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Broomfield Workforce Center Events
Foster Care
Nurturing Parenting Classes
Master Gardeners
Travel Clinic Services
Prevent West Nile Virus
Senior Services
America on the Move
Warm Up Walk
The Workforce Center offers a number of hiring events, workforce orientations, skill building classes on topics such as building a resume and basic computer skills, educational opportunity workshops, and other events throughout the year. Please visit the Broomfield Workforce Center's Events page for more information.
Family and Children's Services
Foster/Adoptive Care Parent Recruitment
FAMILIES NEEDED: Seeking families (singles or couples) who have interest in learning more about becoming a Foster Parent or a Foster/Adoptive Parent in our community. Families are needed for all ages and genders, for single children and for siblings, and for children with medical and/or special needs. Your service could be invaluable in the life of a child. Free orientation, training, and ongoing supports provided. For more information, visit the Broomfield Foster Care web page or call: Sherry Bethurum, Foster Care Coordinator, Broomfield Health and Human Services, 720.887.2266.
Nurturing Parenting Program: Free Parenting Classes
The Mental Health Center serving Boulder and Broomfield Counties in partnership with Broomfield HHS will be offering the Nurturing Parenting Program from August 27 through December 17, 2008. This is a 16 week program offered on Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Broomfield Community Center. These free parenting classes teach parents about infant and child brain development, nurturing routines, effective disciplinary methods, ways to build self-confidence and self-esteem in children and how to recognize and understand feelings. Parents of children ages 0 to 5 are invited to apply for this free program. Infant and toddler care is provided free of charge to participants. To learn more or to apply for this program, please contact Jeanne Franklin at (303) 466-3007.
Volunteers are needed to assist with infant and toddler care during these classes. To volunteer, please contact Jamie Doerschlag at (720) 887-2210.
Colorado State University Extension in Broomfield
Phone lines are open for residents to call the Colorado Master Gardeners of Broomfield with questions related to their home yard, landscape or garden. Master Gardeners are in the office from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, but the phone line is available to take messages 24 hours per day. The number for residents to call is 303.464.5554.
Colorado Master Gardeners of Broomfield will also be available at Home Depot at 12269 Sheridan on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month from May through August to answer gardening questions on a variety of topics. Look for the Master Gardener Tent outside the store from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 21, July 5 & 19, and August 2 & 16.
The summer travel season is here and we want you to be ready! The Broomfield Health and Human Services Travel Clinic provides information about recommended vaccinations and health safety to ensure a safe trip for travel in the United States or abroad. At the hour long consultation, a public health nurse will discuss specific health concerns that may be encountered during travel. Information is tailored to each individual location and is updated daily. Clients will receive information on a variety of health topics including food and water safety, insect precautions, malaria and yellow fever precautions, required and recommended immunizations, and general information about the itinerary. Fees for the travel consultation and immunizations vary depending on the services rendered. Although the clinic does not bill medical insurance, we do accept cash, checks and credit cards. For additional information on Travel Clinic services, please click here to visit the Travel Clinic website. Or you may call 720.887.2264 to schedule an appointment.
With summer here and many folks spending time outside, Broomfield's Public Health and Environment Division is putting extra emphasis on the prevention of West Nile Virus. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) recently issued a press release about confirmed cases of West Nile Virus in Boulder and Logan Counties. To read the CDPHE press release, please click on this link. The best way to prevent mosquito-borne disease is to mosquito-proof your home and backyard and prevent mosquito bites. Wearing appropriate clothing and insect repellant containing DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus when outdoors can greatly reduce your risk of being bitten. DEET products generally provide the longest protection. Products containing 10 percent or less DEET are recommended for children. It is especially important to take precautions during dawn or dusk, when mosquitoes are feeding. For a complete list of repellants and their effectiveness, please visit www.fightthebitecolorado.com or the Jefferson County Public Health website at http://jeffco.us/health/index.htm.
In addition, residents are also encouraged to check for mosquito breeding sites. Culex mosquitoes breed in almost any source of standing water, including old tires, irrigated fields, roof gutters, flowerpots, tree holes, or any puddle of water that lasts for more than a few days. Mosquitoes lay up to 250 eggs at a time in still water, which hatch into adult mosquitoes in as few as 2-3 days. If standing water is eliminated weekly, many mosquitoes will be kept from breeding in the first place.
Resources available to you:
If you have questions or concerns, the Colorado Help Line (COHELP) is a good resource (877.462.2911). COHELP is equipped to deal with calls relating to West Nile Virus. In addition, the Broomfield Public Health and Environment Division can also answer questions (720.887.2220).
The following websites also provide helpful information about West Nile Virus:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
America On the Move Warm Up Walk to Prepare for Fall Fitness Challenge
On July 23, 2008 at 6 p.m., America on the Move is hosting a “Warm up for Fall” walk at Broomfield Commons Park. This walk will help participants warm up for the Fall Fitness Challenge. Information will be provided about upcoming community health events including information on the Fall GET FIT STAY FIT Challenge. Sunset Magazine will be present to talk to folks about the Broomfield Community and how it has been recognized as a good example of a healthy community. The event will be a fun way to get those extra 2000 steps into your day. America on the Move will provide water, a small snack, and a new pedometer if you need one!! Please RSVP to candice31@mho.com if you wish to attend.
Free Seminar on Spinal Arthritis and Lower Back Pain
Thursday, July 24 at 1 p.m.
The Joint Care Center at Avista Adventist Hospital will present a free seminar on lower back pain on Thursday, July 24, at 1 p.m. at the Broomfield Community Center. Dr. Castro, Orthopedic Surgeon, will be the speaker. This seminar is free and open to the public. To register, call 303.464.5526.
“Celebrity Chef” lunch
Thursday, July 24 at 12 noon
State Representative Dianne Primavera will be the "Celebrity Chef" at the Lakeshore Cafe
lunch. Reservations are required, so please call 303.464.5526 to make your
reservation. This event is open to the public, all ages. The fee is
$4.50 for seniors (over age 60) and $5 for those under 60.
Lakeshore Luau
Friday, August 8
Join us on Friday, August 8 at 12 noon for the annual Lakeshore Luau. Great exotic food, Hula lessons and lots of fun. Advance registrations required. Please call 303.464.5526 to register. The fee is $6.00.
For more information, click on the Senior Services link above to visit the Senior Services website.