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Pathways to Health
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July 10, 2018
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Did You Know?
Wildfire Smoke: What You Should Know
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Some of the symptoms related to wildfire smoke include:
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Eye, nose and/or throat irritation--runny eyes and/or nose.
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Coughing, sore throat.
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Trouble breathing or tightness of the chest, which may be symptoms of a health emergency.
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The onset of symptoms related to pre-existing respiratory ailments like asthma or emphysema.
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Especially following days or weeks of smoke exposure, increased
short-term likelihood of getting a cold or having similar symptoms of less effective immune responses.
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If symptoms persist or are severe, contact your primary health care provider. Read on...
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Axis Health System offers support for wildfire distress
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Durango, CO: The 416 and Burro wildfires can bring up many challenging emotions. Axis Health System (AHS), a local healthcare nonprofit, is offering a variety of counseling options for people who are in crisis or having difficulty coping with disaster-related stress. Community members have the following options:
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Schedule a free AHS counseling visit. People who are experiencing distress caused by the 416 or Burro wildfires may schedule three free 30-minute counseling visits. This resource is available only for new AHS patients. Current AHS patients are encouraged to continue attending regularly scheduled appointments and seeking support from their provider as needed. New patients who want to schedule the fire-related counseling visits may call the following locations. Let the front desk staff know that you are experiencing stress due to the wildfires.
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Residents of La Plata or San Juan counties: Call Columbine Behavioral Healthcare at 970.259.2162, Crossroads at Grandview at 970.403.0180, or La Plata Integrated Healthcare at 970.335.2288.
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Residents of Montezuma or Dolores counties: Call Cortez Integrated Healthcare, 970.565.7946.
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Residents of Archuleta County: Call Archuleta Integrated Healthcare, 970.264.2104.
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Know anyone that lost employment or was furloughed due to the #416Fire? SWCODA is accepting online applications to provide bridge
funding for relief.
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Save the Date - September 21
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NEW! 2018 specialty clinic list (MAY-SEPTEMBER 2018)
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SIGN UP FOR THIS UPCOMING ECHO COLORADO LEARNING SERIES
Advances in Dental Hygiene Practice: A Public Health Approach
COMMITMENT: Four weekly ECHO sessions held virtually
Tuesdays 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
August 7, 2018 - August 28, 2018
AUDIENCE: Dental Hygienists
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS ECHO COLORADO LEARNING SERIES
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SIGN UP FOR THIS UPCOMING ECHO COLORADO LEARNING SERIES
Hepatitis C in Primary Care: Diagnosis and Treatment for Providers
COMMITMENT: Four weekly ECHO sessions held virtually
Tuesdays 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
August 7, 2018 - August 28, 2018
AUDIENCE: Primary Care Providers (MD, DO, PA, NP)
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS ECHO COLORADO LEARNING SERIES
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SIGN UP FOR THIS UPCOMING ECHO COLORADO LEARNING SERIES
Lupus Awareness: Management in the Primary Care Setting
COMMITMENT: Four weekly ECHO sessions held virtually
Wednesdays 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
August 15, 2018 - September 5, 2018
AUDIENCE: Primary care providers (MD, DO, NP, PA) and registered nurses (RN) in Colorado
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS ECHO SERIES
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Tribal Opioid Response Grants
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2018 Tribal Opioid Response grants (Short Title: TOR). The program aims to address the opioid crisis in tribal communities by increasing access to culturally appropriate and evidence-based treatment, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) using one of the three FDA-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD). The intent is to reduce unmet treatment need and opioid overdose related deaths through the provision of prevention, treatment and/or recovery activities for OUD.
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Application Due Date: Monday, August 20, 2018
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Save the Date!
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New Courses Available!
See a full list of courses and links to sign up, see our online Calendar.
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For Colorado Nursing Community News. Click here
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CORP VISTA Coordinator
Position Overview: The AmeriCorps VISTA Coordinator supports the Colorado Opioid Response Program (CORP) Fiscal Manager and CORP Program Manager and serves as a point of contact for internal and external constituencies on numerous administrative, compliance, and VISTA member matters pertaining to the programs. Responsibilities include assisting with: VISTA recruitment and retention; program marketing; policy revision; document creation, revision, and upkeep; performance measure and data tracking; and training creation and presentation. The ideal candidate is creative and enjoys working within a small, team-based environment that is mission and results-driven. The AmeriCorps VISTA Coordinator will work independently on projects and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
For more information about Essential Functions and Qualifications please click here.
To Apply click here.
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Professional Education Assistant Manager
Position Overview: The Professional Education Assistant Manager assists in the coordination and provision of educational experiences for healthcare professionals, health care students and the community. He/she evaluates the performance of current programs and designs and implements new programs with the help of the Professional Education Manager. He/she maintains current trend and information appropriate to the role-including attending appropriate workshops/conferences.
For more information about Essential Functions and Qualifications please click here.
To Apply click here.
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CORP AmeriCorps Member Service Positions
Service Position Overview: This member supports provider education events around safe prescribing practices, plans and executes community educational events on administration of Naloxone, and coordinates and delivers youth-focused opioid-related educational programming and resources. This member may also plan and execute community education on safe disposal, disseminate opioid-related messaging campaigns; and initiate, support, and enhance community-based collaborations. Amount of time spent in focused service areas will vary depending on community need.
For more information about Essential Functions and Qualifications please click here.
To Apply click here.
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CORP Vista Member Service Positions
Service Position Overview: While helping to ensure communities understand the correlation between poverty and opioid use, the CORP VISTA project will build capacity and leverage resources to benefit communities building coalitions to address the Colorado opioid epidemic. Members will: 1) Expand and strengthen partnerships and networks 2) Expand scale and reach to increase community awareness and program engagement 3) Build capacity for financial resources 4) Expand technology use 5) Build volunteer recruitment and management systems.
For more information about Essential Functions and Qualifications please click here.
To Apply click here.
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San Juan Basin Public Health is hiring a Safecare Supervisor. Safecare is an internationally recognized, evidence-based, in-home parent support program that provides direct skills training to parents and caregivers. This position will be 50% Safecare Supervisor and 50% Safecare Provider. The supervisor will provide leadership for the Safecare provider(s) through education, problem solving, technical assistance, and joint visits. An Associate’s degree and two years of healthcare, public health or related experience is required. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. The pay range for this position is $21.04 - $30.52 per hour plus benefits. Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. Position is scheduled to close 7/16/18, or until an adequate pool is reached. To apply go to www.sjbpublichealth.org
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San Juan Basin Public Health is hiring a Safecare Provider. Safecare is an internationally recognized, evidence-based, in-home parent support program that provides direct skills training to parents and caregivers. This position will deliver the program in a home setting. In addition to home visits the Safecare provider will recruit and retain clients and carry a caseload, attend required training, and establish ongoing relationships with community partners in collaboration with the Safecare Supervisor. A High School Diploma or GED and one year of office or health clinic support activities, or relevant experience is required. The pay range for this position is $14.91 - $21.63 per hour plus benefits. Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. Position is scheduled to close 7/16/18, or until an adequate pool is reached. To apply go to www.sjbpublichealth.org
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San Juan Basin Public Health is hiring a Single Entry Point Program Manager. This position will lead administration and management of the Single Entry Point (Options for Long-Term Care) Program and related case management services for elderly and disabled individuals. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in case management, quality assurance, budgeting and staff supervision. The Program Manager will supervise a team of Case Managers and maintain a small caseload of clients. A Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or related field and two years of human services related experience preferred. The pay range for this position is $25.92 - $38.89 per hour plus benefits. Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. Position is scheduled to close 7/13/18, or until an adequate pool is reached. To apply go to www.sjbpublichealth.org
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San Juan Basin Public Health’s Single Entry Point department is hiring a Programs Case Manager. This position provides ongoing case management services to elderly and disabled individuals within La Plata County. Duties include conducting functional assessments, developing individualized service plans, nursing facility assessments, monitoring client's services and needs, adapting services to meet changing needs of clients, and entering pre-authorization requests in the Medicaid system for providers to billing. Tasks also include entering data in the state database in a timely manner and overseeing the utilization and quality of services. The applicant must have excellent organizational skills, be able to multi-task, as well as advocate for clients. A bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related filed is required. The pay range for this position is $19.24 - $27.90 per hour plus benefits. Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. Position is scheduled to close 7/20/18, or until an adequate pool is reached. To apply go to www.sjbpublichealth.org
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Southwest Women’s Health Associates (SWHA) is a great, established practice, seeking an RN or LPN 3-4 days a week. We provide excellent and comprehensive GYN and primary care services in a cohesive, team based environment.
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The position includes all aspects of facilitating patient care for women, including:
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- Direct patient care
- Phone communication and triage
- Recording and documenting patient encounters in an electronic health record
- Scheduling and coordinating patient care
- Patient encounter data input, occasional check in and check out
- Facilitating patient care referrals
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Benefit package including holiday and vacation pay and defined health expense reimbursement is available at 32 hours a week. Simple Plan retirement is offered to all employees. Please submit resume, current Colorado nursing license, 3 professional references and a letter of interest, in person to SWHA, 575 Rivergate Lane #210, Durango, CO or by fax 970-259-8837.
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Healthcare Job Opportunities in SW Colorado
Mercy Regional Medical Center, Durango, Click HERE
Pagosa Springs Medical Center, Pagosa Springs, Click HERE
Southwest Memorial Hospital, Cortez, Click HERE
Axis Health System, Durango, Cortez, Pagosa Springs,
Click HERE
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