Breast Milk for Thought

World Breastfeeding Week is August 1-7, 2013 and is celebrating 21 years of promoting the healthy benefits of breastfeeding. This year’s theme, “Breastfeeding Support Close to Mothers” highlights the importance of breastfeeding counselors which JCPH offers to its Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Program clients during pregnancy and throughout their breastfeeding experience. Not only is breast milk rich in nutrients and antibodies protecting infants from disease, but it also is easier to digest and can help moms bond with their baby. JCPH Nutrition Services offers breast feeding classes as well as certified lactation counselors to assist women with a successful breast feeding experience. The department also supports breastfeeding in the workplace and offers a comfortable workplace lactation room for moms and their infants. 

• For information on JCPH Nutrition Services and the Breast Feeding Classes, view this brochure. 
• For more information contact Kelsey Rivera at 303-239-7139 or krivera@jeffco.us
• For more information on World Breastfeeding Week, visit www.worldbreastfeedingweek.org

PUBLIC HEALTH IS ROI (Return on Investment) . . . Saves Lives, Saves Money

Celebrate National Public Health Week April 1-7, 2013

National Public Health Week will be celebrated across the nation April 1-7, 2013 with the theme, “Public Health Is ROI, Saves Lives, Saves Money.” This year’s theme as declared by the American Public Health Association fits perfectly with Jefferson County Public Health’s focus on the results of its recent community health assessment and the health profile report “Healthy People Healthy, Places Jefferson County” being released this Spring. Visit www.healthypeoplehealthyplacesjeffco.com to learn more about the community health assessment, community health profile and work being done to complete a 5-year community health improvement plan.

Healthy People Cost Less

Investment of $10 per person, per year in proven community-based programs that help people increase their physical activity, eat better, and avoid smoking and other tobacco use could save the country more than $16 billion annually within five years. This is a return of $5.60 for every $1 invested.

• For more information on National Public Health Week, please visit: http://www.nphw.org/nphw11/first1.htm
• For more information on Jefferson County Public Health, please visit: www.jeffco.us/health
• Download and print the Colorado National Public Health Week Poster produced each year by Jefferson County Public Health.

National Public Health Week 2013

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is proud to be a part of National Public Health Week (NPHW), celebrated each year during the first full week of April. April 1-7, 2013.

We all have a role in supporting a strong public health system and in putting prevention to work in our lives. This year’s theme as declared by the American Public Health Association is Public Health is ROI, Saves Lives, Saves Money. The return on investment on the preventive services, programs and policy initiatives provided by public health departments across the nation is cause for celebration. View the APHA website for more information and daily themes. Jefferson County Public Health celebrates public health week with the announcement and celebration of the 2012 Public Health Champions of the Year. Check our web page for the announcement and other important news items. We will also include the Champions in our April newsletter.

Infant Immunization Week is April 23-30, 2012 . . . Are Your Children Up-to-Date?

To help facilitate communication between health-care providers and parents about vaccines, vaccine safety, and vaccine-preventable diseases, CDC, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Family Physicians have developed a series of educational materials called Provider Resources for Vaccine Conversations with Parents. Check it out.
Jefferson County Public Health offers Immunizations at our Arvada andLakewood locations.  Please call 303-232-6301 or 303-239-7033 to schedule an appointment.