Lincoln County Public Health

08/11/2026

📢 WIC CLIENT REMINDER

Lincoln County Public Health would like to remind our WIC clients that Kit Carson County is currently handling all WIC services for Lincoln County until further notice.

We have received several phone calls regarding WIC services recently and wanted to make sure everyone is aware of this temporary change.

If you need assistance with a WIC appointment, benefits, questions, or other WIC-related needs, please contact Kit Carson County WIC at this time.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while this temporary arrangement is in place. We will share an update when Lincoln County Public Health resumes WIC services locally.

Thank you! 💛
Lincoln County Public Health

08/05/2026

📵 A friendly reminder to please put the phone down while driving—especially around the fairgrounds.

Yesterday, one of our staff members had to pull into the ditch to avoid a driver pulling a livestock trailer who was distracted by their phone. Thankfully, everyone was okay, but it was a scary reminder of how quickly something can happen.

The fairgrounds are extra busy right now with children, families, animals, trailers, pedestrians, and vehicles all moving through the area. Please slow down, stay alert, and wait until you are safely parked before checking your phone.

We all want everyone to enjoy the Lincoln County Fair and make it home safely. Let’s look out for one another and keep our community safe! ❤️

07/30/2026

07/30/2026

💉 Back-to-School Vaccine Day!

Help your student start the school year healthy and prepared! Lincoln County Public Health will be offering a special vaccine day for all students who need to get caught up on school-required or recommended vaccinations.

📅 August 10

Appointments are required. Please call (719)743.2526 to schedule your student’s appointment.

Don’t wait until the last minute—get those vaccines checked off the back-to-school list! ✅

07/29/2026

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 & 𝐑𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞🗓️

Mark your calendars and get ready for livestock shows, 4-H and FFA events, rodeo action, family activities, dances, and plenty of fair fun!

🌾🐮🍀🐴🍿🐓🎟️

Swipe through and feel free to save the full schedule so you don’t miss your favorite events. We look forward to seeing our community come together to support Lincoln County’s hardworking youth, exhibitors, families, and volunteers!

07/28/2026

𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒📢

Birth and death certificate services are available 𝐛𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲.

Due to temporary staffing limitations, we are 𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 to accommodate ANY walk-ins at this time. 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘝𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘧𝘧 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation.

07/25/2026

☀️ ONCE AGAIN, we have a Heat Advisory for Lincoln County! ☀️

High temperatures are expected across Lincoln County, and much of Colorado! It is important to take steps to protect yourself, your family, and your animals from heat-related illness.

🌡️ Stay Safe in the Heat:

💧 Drink plenty of water—even if you don’t feel thirsty. It will help keep you from getting headaches or light headed.

🧢 Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and a hat.

🌳 Limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day (typically 10a.m.–6 p.m.).Typically 3-6pm for Lincoln County,CO

🧴 Use sunscreen and take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning. RE APPLY often!

👶👴 Check on children, older adults, and neighbors who may be more vulnerable.

🚗 Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle—NOT EVEN FOR A FEW MINUTES!!!

🐴 PROTECT YOUR ANIMALS:

💦 Make sure fresh, cool water is available at all times.

🌳 Provide plenty of shade and good ventilation and if possible bring them inside during the hottest part of the day.

🐄 Avoid working or transporting livestock during the hottest part of the day whenever possible.

🐕 Walk pets early in the morning or later in the evening, and avoid hot pavement that can burn their paws.

🐓 Watch for signs of heat stress, including excessive panting, drooling, weakness, or lethargy.

Contact a veterinarian if you suspect heat illness.

Heat-related illnesses can happen quickly—but they are preventable. A few simple precautions can help keep everyone safe during this stretch of hot weather.

Stay cool & stay hydrated!!

07/20/2026

☀️ Heat Safety Reminder for Lincoln County ☀️

Hot temperatures are expected today, and it's important to take steps to protect yourself, your family, your pets, and your neighbors from heat-related illness.

💧 Drink plenty of water throughout the day—even if you don't feel thirsty.
🏠 Stay in air-conditioned buildings or seek shade whenever possible.
👕 Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and a wide-brimmed hat if you're outdoors.
⏰ Limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day (typically 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
🚗 Never leave children, older adults, or pets in a parked vehicle, even for a few minutes.
👵 Check on older adults, people with chronic health conditions, and neighbors who may need extra help staying cool.

🐾 Keep Your Pets Safe Too!
• Make sure pets always have access to fresh, cool water and plenty of shade.
• Walk dogs early in the morning or later in the evening when temperatures are cooler.
• Avoid hot pavement—it can burn your pet's paws. If it's too hot for the back of your hand for 7 seconds, it's too hot for their paws.
• Bring pets indoors during the hottest part of the day whenever possible.
• Watch for signs of heat stress, including excessive panting, drooling, weakness, vomiting, or collapse. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you suspect heatstroke.

07/14/2026

𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 is now accepting 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 for a 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 & 𝐖𝐈𝐂 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫. This position provides general administrative and public health support throughout the week, as well as WIC services approximately two days per week. The successful candidate will work closely with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds, including those experiencing financial or other barriers to accessing services.

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
• Support daily office operations, including phones, mail, scheduling, filing, data entry, recordkeeping, and assisting the public.
• Process and issue certified birth and death certificates in person and by mail.
• Maintain calendars, reports, program records, and other administrative materials.
• Conduct WIC appointments, determine eligibility, collect required health and nutrition information, and issue food benefits.
• Provide participant-centered nutrition and breastfeeding education.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and connect participants with healthcare, community, and social-service resources.
• Assist with public health programs, community outreach, and emergency response activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in administrative support, customer service, healthcare, public health, human services, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working directly with the public and providing respectful, compassionate service to people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Strong organizational, communication, customer-service, and time-management skills.
• Flexible, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to learn new responsibilities quickly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Comfortable using computers and able to learn new programs and software; experience with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe preferred.
• English/Spanish bilingual skills and education or experience in nutrition, early childhood education, healthcare, or a related field are preferred.
• Must complete required Colorado WIC certifications within program timelines and obtain CPR certification within six months of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a background check.

This is a 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝟒𝟎 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫/𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 position, Monday through Friday, with 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬.

𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲: $4,155 per month, plus benefits
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: July 31, 2026

𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘰𝘣𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘺 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘵 326 8𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵, 𝘏𝘶𝘨𝘰, 𝘊𝘖 80821, 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 8:00 𝘢.𝘮. 𝘢𝘯𝘥 4:00 𝘱.𝘮.

For additional information, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐢𝐞𝐫 at 𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐲.𝐦𝐞𝐢𝐞𝐫@𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲𝐜𝐨.𝐮𝐬 or (𝟕𝟏𝟗) 𝟕𝟒𝟑-𝟐𝟓𝟐𝟔.

07/13/2026