Health Southern Ute Environmental Programs Division – Air Quality Information Resource June 18, 2020 / October 20, 2020 by Lindsay Box The Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Environmental Programs Division Air Quality Program is a great resource for air quality monitoring during the #SixShooterFire. Visit the EPD’s Ambient Monitoring information at: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/…/air-q…/ambient-monitoring/ Please see the information below for important health tips while experiencing smoke from the Six Shooter Fire. Also included is help understanding the Ambient Air Monitoring Website. For updates on the Six Shooter Fire, please continue to monitor the Southern Ute Indian Tribe website, social media, and KSUT Tribal Radio. Read more » #SixShooterFire Air Quality Six Shooter Fire
Health Press Releases Uncategorized Technical Advisory Bulletin for Tribal Title V Owners and Operators (COVID-19) March 27, 2020 March 30, 2020 / January 24, 2023 by Web Admin March 27, 2020 Technical Advisory Bulletin To: All Tribal Title V Owners and Operators: This technical advisory bulletin is being issued to address compliance concerns or non-compliance that could result at Title V permitted facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state, local, and the Southern Ute Indian tribal government have been forced to take drastic actions to limit social contact including stay-at-home orders for non-critical employees and closures of certain businesses. The Tribe’s Air Quality Program (AQP) understands that owners and operators are facing many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is issuing this guidance to help operators take measures to document these challenges for compliance reporting purposes. To document compliance concerns and issues that are directly resultant from challenges relating to the pandemic, the AQP recommends, at a minimum, that operators keep detailed logs, including the reason for non-compliance and maintain all relevant data to support claims (e.g., correspondence with operations personnel, stack test companies, contractors, etc.). Additionally, AQP recommends keeping in contact with the AQP regarding issues as they arise. For urgent matters and prompt deviation reporting during this time, reports can be submitted to: airquality@southernute-nsn.gov. All other logs and records can […] Read more »
Health Southern Ute Incident Management Team – Disease Control Level March 27, 2020 / July 2, 2020 by Lindsay Box Southern Ute Indian Tribe Incident Management Team (IMT) Disease Control Level The Southern Ute Indian Tribe Incident Management Team (IMT) would like to share the Tribe’s Disease Control Level. As of Wednesday, March 25, 2020 the Tribe is under a ‘Stay at Home’ order. This is one tool the IMT has been using to determine its response and tribal action plan related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Created & Published by Lindsay J. Box Read more »
Health Southern Ute Health Center COVID-19 Testing Tent Procedures March 26, 2020 / July 2, 2020 by Lindsay Box Southern Ute Health Center COVID-19 Testing Tent Procedures All patients who have any type of respiratory illness will be seen in the tent erected behind the health clinic. THIS IS NOT A DRIVE-THRU FACILITY. There will be no walk-in appointments. Please call for an appointment at 970.563.4581. Clinic hours are 7:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Photo Credits: Jeremy Wade Shockly | Southern Ute Drum; and Jeremiah B. Valdez Designed and Produced by Lindsay J. Box Read more »
Administration Health Southern Ute Tribal Health Center and Dental reduced hours March 13, 2020 / July 2, 2020 by prcoodinator Read more »
Health SUIT Public Service Announcement – How to help limit spread of COVID-19 March 11, 2020 by Web Admin March 11, 2020 As the number of positive cases around the Nation and the State of Colorado continues to grow, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, the State of Colorado, and local public health agencies are working to limit and slow the potential spread of this disease, and all Coloradans can help. We advise you to stay informed with reliable sources of information and take everyday actions to protect yourself and share accurate information with family, neighbors, friends and co-workers, especially those who may have difficulty receiving or understanding the information. The following information is recommended protocol by the CDC as stated: Promote a household plan of action such as the following: Talk with the people who need to be included in your plan. Plan ways to care for those who might be at greater risk for serious complications Get to know your neighbors. Identify aid organizations in your community. Create an emergency contact list. Promote good personal hygiene and health habits for home-based action such as the following: Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home if you have the following symptoms: fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the […] Read more »
Administration Community Health Press Releases Tribal Members Veterans PSA TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS – 03/10/2020 March 10, 2020 / January 24, 2023 by tisdirector Read more »
Administration Community Health Press Releases Tribal Members Veterans CORONAVIRUS PSA – 03052020 March 5, 2020 / January 24, 2023 by tisdirector Read more »
Administration Community Health Press Releases Tribal Members Veterans CORONAVIRUS PSA – 03032020 March 4, 2020 / January 24, 2023 by tisdirector Read more »
Community Health Press Releases Tribal Members PSA: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE 02/13/2020 February 13, 2020 / January 24, 2023 by tisdirector CORONAVIRUS PSA 02132020 Read more »
