Rio Grande County Public Health

Heart Healthy Recipes

How to Lower Your Cholesterol

Phone: (719) 657-3352

Fax: (719) 657-2286

Business hours:

Monday- Friday 8:00 AM- 4:00PM

Pat Perry, RN Director

Our mission is to protect and improve the health and environment of the people of Rio Grande County.

Rio Grande County Public Health

925 6th Street, Room 101

Del Norte, CO 81132

Phone: 719-657-3352 Fax: 719-657-2286

To contact us:

Email for more information on Simple Changes

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Text Box: Nutrition and Weight Loss Classes available through the SLV Cooperative Extension. For more information

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Text Box: Rio Grande County Public Health is currently looking for WORKSITES and community groups in Rio Grande County Colorado who are interested in Simple Changes for a Healthy Heart This is a free risk factor assessment for cardiovascular disease. Includes Free cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. For more information contact our Prevention Specialist at 719-873-0110 or email.

Text Box: Cholesterol: What is it ? What can I do about it? Links to the latest information on Cholesterol from evidence based resources.

Text Box: New Website Link: YouthChoice.org is here to help you, the pre-teen and teen members of our communities in Rio Grande and Mineral Counties, network with each other in fun, healthy ways. We're here to help you, the parents of the members and people of influence in our young community, to better answer to the needs of our youth.

Flu shots are available

Call for an appointment or to find out about a flu shot clinic close to you. Watch for flyers, newspaper ads, and this website for updates. For more information click here!

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the U.S. And physical inactivity doubles the risk. Start walking and start reducing your risk.