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Services for Children


Children with Special Health Needs (HCP)
The Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs

What are the services of HCP:


HCP offers assistance for families with special needs children (0 to 20 years old) in order to find health care and other resources. Examples might include: seizure disorders, heart conditions, downs syndrome and attention deficit disorder (ADD).

Communicable Diseases and Epidemiology
  • Communicable Diseases and Epidemiology
  • Communicable Disease Control
  • Preventing epidemics and the spread of disease.
  • Control and reporting for Rio Blanco County.
  • Education, investigation and referral.
  • Tuberculosis testing and control


  • Health Topics A to Z
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Atlanta, Georgia
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Immunization Clinic
Purpose:

To protect children and adults from preventable communicable diseases.

Immunizations
Routine immunizations for anyone under 18 years of age:
  • Chicken Pox (varicella)
  • Diphtheria
  • Hemophilus influenza [HIB]
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Pertussis
  • Meningitis
  • Polio
  • Rubella
  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Pneumococcal disease
  • Tetanus


Routine immunizations for adults are:
  • Chicken Pox
  • Tetanus / Diphtheria
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Measles / Mumps / Rubella
  • Meningococcal Meningitis
  • Pneumonia (not available at our office)
For more information, National Immunization Program.

Flu vaccine available in October and November at designated clinics; for additional information, please call our office.

The child's parent or legal guardian must accompany the child to sign the consent form. When bringing your children in for immunizations, please bring their immunization records and their medicaid, CHP+ or Rocky Mountain HMO insurance card if they are insured by these plans.

Fees
Call for current fees. Medicaid, CHP+ and Rocky Mountain HMO can be billed for immunizations.

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Nurse-Family Partnership Nurse-Family Partnership is a program which can help you and your child begin a healthy life.

Taking good care of yourself, preparing for childbirth, and then caring for your new baby will be challenging! We believe it will also be the most important and satisfying work you will ever do.

The goal of the Nurse-Family Partnership is to support you through your pregnancy and the first two years of parenting. Nurse-Partners are specially trained registered nurses willing to provide positive support and education for you to help you be the best parent you can be.

You are invited to enroll for a Nurse Partner if you are expecting your first child and have a limited income.

Families who are eligible for the Nurse-Family Partnership receive:
  • Home visits during your pregnancy and after the birth of your baby.
  • Answers to your questions about pregnancy, labor and delivery.
  • Information about baby and early childcare.
  • Support for family needs and links to community resources.
  • Educational gifts and books.
For more information about the national Nurse-Family Partnership program, visit the National Center for Children, Families and Communities Web site.

To sign up for a Nurse-Partner, please call our office.

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Childrens Dental Care

Your child needs to see a dentist!!
Are you unable to afford dental care
Our Dental Professionals are here to serve you!

NORTHWEST COLORADO DENTAL CARE
  • Medicaid
  • CHP+
  • sliding fee scale for uninsured who quality
  • Prenatal thru 20 years of age
  • Serving Northwest Colorado, including but not limited to Moffat, Routt, Rio Blanco, Jackson & Grand Counties
Not sure if you qualify?

Call 824-8000

Colorado Northwestern Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic in Rangely

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Women, Infants, Children [WIC]

Purpose


To provide nutrition education and food for infants/children and pregnant and/or breastfeeding women.

Eligibility
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Infants and children who are within income guidelines and have at least 1 nutritional risk factor qualify for WIC. Fee
Must meet income guidelines, at or below 185% of poverty, which are similar to the reduced school lunch guidelines.

Phone Number
(970-878-9525 or 970-878-9520

Appointments
Please call for an appointment.

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Rio Blanco County Nursing Service   Email: nurse_rgy@co.rio-blanco.co.us

209 E. Main
Rangely, CO 81648
(970-878-9525
(970) 675-8250 (fax)

345 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
970-878-9520
(970) 878-0321 (fax)