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Health & Human Services - What We Offer



Our Mission

To enhance the ability of individuals, families, and communities to improve the quality of their lives through the provision of quality human services.


Our Strategy

To work with the people and organizations in our communities to provide comprehensive services designed to insure safety, wellness, and welfare in an environment of collaborative partnership.


Our Values

To respect the right of the infividual to self determination; a dedication to respect and dignity; a nonjudgmental, holistic approach that ensures equal access and considers all aspects of the individual's life and needs;
Renee Brown
Renee Brown
Director

a commitment to community and accountability; a philosophy of collaboration, cooperation and integrity, effective communication, local solutions; quality outcomes and continued learning.


Regional Health Needs Assessment

Click here to view the 2007 Regional Health Needs Assessment.  (PDF format)


Program Information

More About What Public Health Can Do For You:

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  • Monitor health status to identify community health problems
  • Diagnose and investigate health problems and health hazards in the community
  • Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues
  • Mobilize community partnerships to identify and solve health problems
  • Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts
  • Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety
  • Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable
  • Assure a competent public health and personal health care workforce
  • Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal and population-based health services
  • Research for new insights and innovative solutions to health problems
Office Staff

Health & Human Services Director
Renee Brown
970-641-7940
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Programs Manager
Randy Morgan
970-641-7907
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Immunizations/Children's Health
Carol Worrall, RN
970-641-7912
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Women's Health
Laura McLoughlin, RN
970-641-7910
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WIC Coordinator
Kim Bemis
970-641-7911
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Health Educator
Margaret Wacker
970-641-7913
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Vital Records
Jill Stahlnecker
970-641-7637
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Nurse Family Partnership
Jean Kelley, RN
970-641-7681
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Senior Resources Coordinator
Karin Stewart
970-641-7984
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Multi-Cultural Resources Coordinator
Ellen Pedersen
970-641-7999
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Senior Resources Specialist
Geri Howard
970-642-4664
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Office Hours

Monday - Friday (except for holidays)
8:00 am - noon & 1:00 - 5:00 


Contact Information

Gunnison County Department of Health & Human Services
225 N. Pine Street
Gunnison, CO  81230

Human Services
Phone:  (970) 641-3244
Public Health Phone: (970) 641-0209
Human Services Fax: (970) 641-3738
Hinsdale County Public Health & Community Services
304 W. 3rd Street
Lake City, CO 81235

Phone: (970) 944-0321
Fax: (970) 944-1122