Health District of Northern Larimer County

Fort Collins, Colorado

FROM THE SUMMER ISSUE OF

Pharmacists dispense practical advice every day to make their customers’ lives easier. But pharmacists are also one of the best resources for such weighty issues as drug safety and how to save money on medicine.

Community pharmacists at local drugstores, whether independent or chain pharmacies, are specially trained (and required by law) to respond to customers’ questions about both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications.

Read the full article published in Health District Compass.

We can help!

• Free nicotine patches or gum *
• Six-week personalized program
• Individual or class approach
• Cost: $10 - $100 *

* Discounted fees and free nicotine replacement only for Health District residents (northern Larimer County) who sign up for the program.

Classes and individual counseling available. Call 224-5209.

FREE cholesterol tests?

If you've never been tested at one of our cholesterol screenings and you live in the Health District (northern Larimer County), your first test is free. (Regular cost is $15.) Appointment required.
Call 224-5209.

Next available screening:
Thursday, July 2, 8:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church
4501 S. Lemay Ave.

See all of the dates/locations

Become a Tooth Fairy for someone in need

The Tooth Fairy Fund for Grown-ups is an effort to provide financial assistance to adults who are unable to pay even the low sliding-scale fees at the Health District’s Family Dental Clinic.

A local anonymous donor (our biggest Tooth Fairy so far) has offered a $20,000 challenge grant for the Tooth Fairy Fund for Grown-ups. If the Health District matches this donor’s $20,000 in 2009, we’ll have $40,000 to help people in our community. Click here to learn more or donate.

Local pandemic flu information now online

Larimer County has a new web site with information and resources related to pandemic flu. LarimerFlu.org has basic information on pandemic flu, bird flu, seasonal flu and what Larimer County is doing to prepare for a possible outbreak. It also has links to helpful resources and information on how you, your family, your neighborhood and your business can prepare in case pandemic flu comes to Larimer County.

Health segment on KRFC FM
"Community At Work" airs from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Thursdays on 88.9 FM

Hosting of “Community At Work” rotates among the Health District, City of Fort Collins, Larimer County and the U.S. Forest Service. The show takes a closer look at these public agencies.

Next show: July 9 Listen to past Health District shows

Need a doctor or dentist?

Visit HealthInfoSource.com.

It's your one-stop source for finding more than 3,000 local healthcare providers — from traditional to alternative care. Pick from a variety of health-related classes and support groups or read up on health topics like Flu Season and How to Choose a Therapist.

A free service of:
• Health District
• PVHS/PVH Foundation
• Larimer County Department of Health and Environment

HealthInfoSource.com