Pueblo's Health

In the second installment of our Quality Childcare series, hear from one of the trusted providers in Pueblo as Nicole from the YMCA of Pueblo chats all things childcare! Learn about wait times, how to tour the facility, and what your childcare experience could look like!

In the first episode of a mini-series about quality childcare in Pueblo, hear from Daneya Esgar about her experience navigating the childcare landscape in Pueblo! She discusses the best resources for new and expecting parents and talks about the work she's done as a member of the CTC committee to make childcare easier to find!

Did you know the Health Department has a clinic? Even better, the Clinic at PDPHE has a number of ways to help you protect your health! Learn about the Clinic from two of the incredible public health nurses who make it all happen!

October is Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) Awareness Month. All month, and every day after, infant caregivers should encourage safe infant sleep and help raise awareness about ways to reduce the risk of SIDS. Hear from Randi, a public health nurse in our Maternal Child Health program, about best practices for safe sleep, and more tips during SIDS Awareness Month!

Listen to another episode in our series discussing how student athletes feel about tobacco and nicotine use while playing sports. In this episode we talk with Pueblo County High Baseball player, Niko, about the presence of tobacco and nicotine in the sport of baseball and how he's fighting against it.

This summer you can swim with the comfort of knowing all your favorite Pueblo pools have been inspected and are clean and safe! Take a deeper dive with our Pools Team inspectors and learn about an important program at PDPHE!

June is Pueblo Bike Month and we're rolling into summer the healthy way! Hear from Eva, Chuck, Lindsay and Adam as they talk about how Pueblo Bike Month has grown, how you can get involved, and where the fun will be happening all month!Learn all about it here: https://www.activepueblo.net/bikemonth

Listen to the latest episode of Pueblo's Health and hear about Mindfulness Matters, a podcast hosted by CTC Youth Advisor Madi Gonzales! Hear about how the podcast came to life and why mental health is so important to Madi and the people in her life.

Listen to the second part of a series discussing how student athletes feel about tobacco and nicotine use while playing sports at the college level. In this episode we talk with CSU Pueblo Student Athlete, Golden!

How Student Athletes Deal with Tobacco: A firsthand look at how student athletes feel about tobacco and nicotine use while playing sports at the college level. In the first episode of this series, we talk with CSU Pueblo Student Athlete Joseph, who shares his thoughts!

The newest episode of Pueblo's Health features members of the Suicide Prevention Coalition, Nanci and Chanelle, as they prepare for the International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Learn more about their daily work and what to expect from their upcoming event!

We're getting ready for the respiratory season by spreading information instead of germs! Hear from Lilly and Patricia about which vaccines are recommended this year, and how simple it is to get protected. More information is available at pueblohealth.org.

Kim Arline and Eva Cosyleon have helped take what was once a single "Bike to Work Day" event and have unveiled the first Pueblo Bike Month! Listen in to hear about how you can get involved and some of the places you can explore in Pueblo on two wheels!

This STI Awareness Week, we hear from Maya and Kayana and learn more about sexually transmitted infections and how to prevent them. In addition to STI Awareness Week, information is available daily on PDPHE's sexual and reproductive website, GoAskTara.com.

SoCoYoGo is celebrating nearly two years of promoting healthy activities for Pueblo's youth! To celebrate, we're discussing their brand new app and how to get involved and get rewarded for it!

Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that is found in soils in Colorado that can make its way into homes and buildings. Since radon can cause cancer, all Coloradans are encouraged to test for radon and install mitigation systems when radon levels are above the recommended levels. Hear from our Environmental Health team as Chad & Jenna discuss the best ways to protect yourself and test your home. For more information, visit pueblohealth.org/radon!

PDPHE is working to identify if any of the ground water or surface water throughout the county has been affected by PFAS chemicals. Hear from our team about what you can do to test your private well, and how to reduce your potential exposure to these chemicals. More information is available at pueblohealth.org/pfas

Family-friendly workplace achievement focuses on policy and procedure changes within worksites to support employees and their families. Hear from Gabby about the work being done to help Pueblo workplaces become family friendly!

Nathan Cape and Adrian Gomez are back to chat about the Bank On Pueblo County program and how it is working with Minnequa Works Credit Union. Hear about how proper banking can have a major impact on your health and mental wellness in the latest episode!

The Family Planning Clinic at PDPHE is open and available for many services, including birth control, consultations, partner testing, and exams! Hear from Certified Nurse Midwife Wendy Raso in this week's episode of Pueblo's Health.

Hear from International Travel nurse, Brenda, and PDPHE's Medical Officer, Brad Roberts in the latest installment of Pueblo's Health!

In this episode of Pueblo's Health, hear from Des, Taylor, and Toni from the Lead Team at PDPHE. They all work to protect the health of Puebloans by inspecting water sources, testing blood lead levels, and providing education to families and children. Listen in and learn more about lead!

The Pueblo Everyday Heroes campaign highlights the best in people and showcases the efforts of everyday heroes to engage, encourage, and empower Pueblo's youth! Listen in as PDPHE Intern Hailey discusses adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and how being an everyday hero can help combat the effects.

The "Your Words Have Power" campaign has been sharing impactful stories about substance use and recovery for nearly a year. In this episode, Tamara shares how a traumatic loss in her life led to a battle with substance use disorder. Through resilience and dedication, she now shares her journey through recovery with others!

Adrian Gomez and Nathan Cape stop by the show to discuss the BankOn Pueblo County program and the recent partnership with Minnequa Works Credit Union. Hear from both about the importance of financial education and how learning about banking and money can improve your overall health!

On this anniversary episode of Pueblo's Health, we welcome back one of our first guests to chat about World Breastfeeding Week! Jen Sloan works in the Pueblo WIC office and helps new moms navigate the world of breastfeeding and more. For more information about the WIC Office, or World Breastfeeding Week, check out Pueblo WIC on Facebook, or visit pueblohealth.org.

Your Words Have Power is more than a campaign catchphrase. It is a community of supportive and strong individuals who are using their experiences to empower others to recover. This week, hear from Jean about her struggles and her journey through recovery!

Laura serves as the Programs Director at the Friendly Harbor in Pueblo and uses her past experiences with substance use and recovery to support others on a daily basis. Hear her story and enjoy the truth bombs throughout in another installment of the "Your Words Have Power" campaign. Learn more about the campaign and all things PDPHE at pueblohealth.org!

Jennifer, a member of the Your Words Have Power campaign, shares her story in the latest installment of the podcast series. Hear about her heartbreaking journey to recovery, and learn how recovery is possible for everyone, no matter how or where they begin!

Warmer weather usually means the start of grilling season for people in our community, so members of the Food Safety Team stopped by the podcast to provide some easy tips to remember and important food safety information. Learn more about all things food safety in Pueblo Count by visiting thedishpueblo.com!

PDPHE is committed to limiting child and teen access to all tobacco products through community policy, education and direct outreach events. Hear from Nikayta and Melinda from the Tobacco Education and Prevention Program about some of the details of their work and how they're making it happen. We've also partnered with Runyon Field Sports Complex to "Knock Tobacco Out of the Park" this year and educate athletes and their families about the harmful effects of tobacco products. Learn more about tobacco prevention and education at pueblohealth.org.

The "Your Words Have Power" campaign features stories of those who are in recovery from substance use. Orlando's story features a personal battle with substance use that led to a mighty comeback. Now celebrating eight years in recovery, hear how he encourages others to recover on a daily basis. To learn more about the campaign, visit pueblohealth.org and search for Your Words Have Power.

Troy struggled with substance use for more than 30 years, but was able to find a new life through recovery. Listen to his story as the "Your Words Have Power" campaign continues with another guest! Learn more about the campaign and how to de-stigmatize substance use disorder by visiting pueblohealth.org.

Erica's recovery story is one filled with difficult lessons and perseverance. Along the way, her dedication to helping others and a simple gesture made her path to recovery from substance use disorder a possibility. Hear more about Erica's story as another installment of the "Your Words Have Power" campaign continues on Pueblo's Health. More information about the campaign and stories like Erica's are available at pueblohealth.org.

The Pueblo Everyday Heroes campaign highlights the best traits in the people of Pueblo, including their desire to encourage, engage, and empower the youth in the community. A focus has been placed on combatting the effects of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and shedding a light on the reality of ACEs. Nancy Auger joins the show to discuss her role in the work being done and reflects on her personal experience with a positive adult influence. Learn more about ACEs and the Pueblo Everyday Heroes campaign at puebloeverydayheroes.org.

Reid Miller, an educator and dance leader, re-joins the podcast to discuss an upcoming event on the campus of CSU-Pueblo. The Spring Contra-Dance returns this year and is a great way for people in the community to get active, learn about dancing, and meet their community. Joshua and Regina, who are students in the class, have worked to bring the event back to campus and share about their favorite lessons in this special edition of Pueblo's Health!

The Pueblo History and Art Walk is set to debut on Friday, April 28, 2023! Hear from artist Reid Miller and health promotion specialist Darena Herschler about the upcoming event and what the new walk means for Pueblo. Join us for the event and immerse yourself in the history and art work of Pueblo, Colorado!

Rick Carpenter is a Peer Specialist in Pueblo and a member of the Your Words Have Power campaign. His story is one of persistence and gratitude, and one that you have to hear. Rick shares his successes and bumps along the road of recovery in a very personal installment of the Your Words Have Power podcast series. To learn more about the campaign, visit pueblohealth.org!

With Spring in the air, now is the time to protect your pets from rabies. Scott and Caitlin, who work for with the Zoonotic Disease team at PDPHE, join the podcast to share information and resources to protect your pets this season. They give a feel for what happens in the Lab at PDPHE and answer questions about some common rabies-carrying animals. Learn more about rabies and other animal-to-human diseases at pueblohealth.org!

Denita Kessack, a peer specialist at Health Solutions, now uses her personal journey through recovery to help others on a daily basis. Listen to the latest installment of the Your Words Have Power series and help change the stigma that surrounds substance use and recovery! Learn more about the campaign and read more stories at pueblohealth.org.

Arthur Chavez, a member of the Your Words Have Power campaign, joins the podcast to discuss his past struggles with addiction and share his words of encouragement to those in need of support. For more information about the campaign, visit pueblohealth.org and search for Your Words Have Power. If you missed the first two installments of the series, listen to Sam Pino and Anne Cabello as well!

The Your Words Have Power campaign is designed to reduce stigma and raise awareness about substance use disorder in Pueblo County. One member of the campaign, Sam Pino, joins the podcast to discuss her journey and how she uses her experiences to empower others. For more information about the campaign, visit pueblohealth.org!

Your Words Have Power features unique stories from individuals living in Pueblo County who have previously struggled with substance use disorders and experienced stigma and discrimination but, regardless, have entered the journey to recovery. Anne Cabello struggled with substance use disorder, but through determination and support from her family, she now uses her experience as a way to help others.  For more information about the campaign, or to see more stories, visit https://county.pueblo.org/public-health-department/your-words-have-power.

In Part Three of the "Conversations with the Coalition" series, Kyle Meltzer and Christine Charron from the Southern Colorado Health Network discuss their role in the community and within the coalition. Hear about their ideas for increasing testing and treatment in Pueblo as well as their unique approach to de-stigmatizing sexual health conversations.

Jen Bartell, the forensic nurse coordinator at Parkview, stops by the podcast to discuss the Mobilization and Prevention of STIs coalition in Pueblo. The work she does on a daily basis is so deeply impacted by sexual health education, and Jen shares valuable insight with the coalition, and the community, on a daily basis. Check out the second part of our four-part series here!

Conversations with the Coalition will be a four-part series discussing sexual health and reducing the spread of STIs in Pueblo County. By openly discussing sexual health, we can reduce the stigma around sexually transmitted infections and begin to work toward solutions. In the first part of the series, hear from Rich Lane, Practice Manager at Champions Family Medicine and member of the coalition to Mobilize and Prevent STIs.

Devin Klock, a student at Pueblo East High School, and Niko Mora, a student at Pueblo County High, serve as CTC (Communities That Care) Youth Advisors. Their voice is critical when making decisions that have an impact on their community. In the newest episode of Pueblo's Health, hear about how trusted adults paved the way and continue to impact the decisions they make in life and as Youth Advisors. Pueblo's Health is a podcast by the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, two members of the Food Safety Team at PDPHE join the podcast to talk about how to avoid foodborne illness. Learn the best ways to handle food and more from the experts in food safety! 

Did you know STDs are on the rise in Pueblo County? Hannah Kochen and Thea Rodriguez discuss the work being done by PDPHE and a community coalition to combat the rising number of sexually transmitted diseases.

September is National Preparedness Month, and the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment's emergency preparedness and response team is spreading the word about the importance of being prepared. Robbie Boyer joins the podcast to discuss this year's theme for National Preparedness Month and provides tips for how people can become prepared in their own lives.