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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 303-670-7528 for specific information.

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

Please call our Public Health Information Line at 303-670-7528 for information on vaccination pricing. No child will be turned away for failure to pay for a vaccine.

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

Vaccines offered to adults may vary based on availability.  Please visit our vaccines/immunizations pager by clicking here for more information. 

You can also call our Public Health Information Line at 303-670-7528 and a nurse will get back to you.

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, assistance, and enrollment in other programs such as: Women, Infant and Children (WIC), Nurse Family Partnership, referrals to medical providers, and more.

For information on these programs please contact:

Donna Prenter, RD, RN, WIC Coordinator
303-250-1216 
dprentner@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
1969 Miner Street (1st Floor), Idaho Springs, Colorado
(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 Health and Wellness 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. 

For more information, contact:

Donna Prenter, RD, RN, WIC Coordinator 
303-250-1216 
dprentner@clearcreekcounty.us

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 

You can also visit out Environmental Health webpage by clicking here.

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:

Clear Creek County Environmental Health
(303) 679-2428
EH@clearcreekcounty.us

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

Clear Creek County Public Health now offers free monthly HIV, Hep. C, and other STI testing through the Boulder County AIDS Project. 

What: The Rapid HIV & Hep. C testing is free and confidential. No matter who you are, an HIV test is right for you. Know for sure. Get tested! Free and confidential, urine pregnancy testing, counseling,  and barrier contraceptives also available.

When: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday September 16th and Wednesday October 12th.

Where: Clear Creek County Health and Wellness Center, 1969 Miner Street, 2nd Floor, Idaho Springs.

Contact: Mariah Frank to schedule an appointment at 303-444-6121 ext. 119 or email at mariah@bcap.org

Call the Public Health Information Line at 303-670-7528 if you cannot make these times,  or to learn more about other STI testing services offered at the Health and Wellness Center.

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.

For more information on Mental Heath resources in the county, click here.