We invite you to be involved in future efforts to improve the health of Las Animas and Huerfano Counties!

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The Huerfano-Las Animas Counties Early Childhood Advisory Council supports children and families in Huerfano and Las Animas Counties through partnerships which promote healthy kids, families and communication through self-sufficiency.

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The Environmental Health programs focus on preventing communicable diseases and environmental conditions that could be harmful to your health.

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The Emergency Preparedness and Response program is dedicated to providing helpful and informative resources in the areas of disease, natural disaster, terrorism and other emergency threats.

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Healthy Community Coordinators/Children's Medicaid is a special healthcare program within Medicaid for children and youth age 20 and under who have current Medicaid eligibility.

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Public Health Nursing improves the well being of communities by promoting health and preventing disease, disability, and premature death among all residents of Las Animas and Huerfano Counties. PHN works in partnership with community residents to create the conditions that ensure healthy lives.

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Seasonal flu is a form of influenza ("the flu") that occurs yearly. If you are using the Health Department for your flu vaccination, you can receive your vaccine at either the Las Animas County Health Department or the Huerfano County Health Department.

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The Las Animas and Huerfano Counties Vital Statistics Office maintains birth and death records from 1910 and forward. These certificates are certified legal documents and can be used for passports, traveling, school registration and driver’s licenses etc.

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The WIC program provides personalized nutrition education, breastfeeding support, as well as screening and referrals to other health, food and community programs.

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