Public Health Director - Becky Joyce
August 28, 2020: a Covid-19 Outbreak has been identified in San Juan County Colorado. The Public Health Department is contacting individuals who may have been exposed. You may request COVID testing by calling or texting 970-403-5237. Names and identifying information are kept strictly confidential.
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Aug 29 Press Release: Update on Outbreak in SJC
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Aug 28 Press Release: Outbreak Identified in SJC
July 24, 2020: SJCPH Public Health Order 2020-05 is in effect.
Sick?
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COVID-19 testing in Silverton is available. Call 387-0242 to make an appointment.
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Use the Public Health Symptom Tracker or call 970-387-0242 or email director@sjcph.org to help us track COVID-19. Symptoms from as far back as January can be reported. Read more on Covid-related symptoms.
When to Seek Medical Attention
If you have any of these emergency warning signs* for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion or inability to arouse
- Bluish lips or face
*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
Call 911 if you have a medical emergency: Notify the operator that you have, or think you might have, COVID-19. If possible, put on a cloth face covering before medical help arrives.
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We are dedicated to protecting and improving the health and environment for the residents of San Juan County. preventing disease, disability, and premature death. promoting public policies and individual lifestyles that maintain and improve personal and environmental health. providing health services for the residents of San Juan County with special needs.
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Becky Joyce, RN
Director - San Juan County Public Health
Becky has been the Director of San Juan County Public Health for 3 years and has been a Registered Nurse since 2001. She likes the challenge of Public Health and school nursing in this geographically isolated area and is always open to new ideas and suggestions from her community. Her other passions are her family and hiking in the woods around Silverton.
Lois MacKenzie, RN
Director - Silverton Clinic
Lois has a unique relationship with the Miner\'s Union Hospital - she spent part of her childhood living in the hospital building, where she saw people born and die while her father served as the town physician. Apparently the passion for medicine runs in the family, as she has been working as a nurse for over 23 years. She moved back to Silverton 5 years ago and teaches Tai Chi twice a week.
Allie Anderson
Office Manager
1315 Snowden St
PO Box 619
Silverton CO, 81433
Becky: 970-387-0242
Lois: 970-387-5114
Office Hours: Silverton Clinic Open Thursdays, call for appointment
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