South West Teller County Emergency Medical Services

12/19/2025

🎄🚑 Sheltering from the wind while we wait to move Toys for Tots! Even in the cold, the holiday spirit is strong. 🎁❄️

Proud to support our community! ❤️

12/14/2025

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS PARADE THANK YOU! ✨🎄

The Southern Teller County Health Services District and SWTCEMS had an amazing time being part of this year’s Christmas Parade! Seeing our community come together with smiles, holiday spirit, and festive cheer truly made the season bright. 🎅🚑

A huge thank you to the parade organizers, volunteers, local businesses, and everyone who came out to support the event — your enthusiasm and community pride are what make Cripple Creek such a special place to serve.

We’re proud to stand alongside our neighbors not only in times of emergency, but also during moments of celebration and joy. From all of us at SWTCEMS and the Southern Teller County Health Services District, we wish you a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season! ❤️🏔️

🎁 Please remember: celebrate responsibly, stay warm, and look out for one another.

11/18/2025

🚑 CRIPPLE CREEK HEALTH SERVICE DISTRICT PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT

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🚨 HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE ON THE RISE
TELLER COUNTY — PLEASE STAY AWARE

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🌡️ WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Several new cases have been reported in local schools and childcare settings. This illness spreads quickly — especially among young children.

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🔍 WHAT TO WATCH FOR
• Fever or sore throat
• Painful blisters or mouth sores
• Rash on hands, feet, or around the mouth
• Decreased appetite or fussiness in kids

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🛡️ HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY
✔ Wash hands often (20 seconds with soap!)
✔ Clean and disinfect surfaces & toys daily
✔ Avoid sharing cups, utensils, and snacks
✔ Keep sick kids home until they’re symptom-free
✔ Encourage good cough & sneeze hygiene

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👩‍⚕️ WHEN TO CONTACT A PROVIDER
• Worsening symptoms
• Signs of dehydration
• Infants or older adults showing symptoms
• Concerns about pain, fever, or eating

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💛 COMMUNITY HEALTH IS A TEAM EFFORT
Thank you for helping keep Cripple Creek healthy, safe, and strong.

🏔️ Cripple Creek Health Service District

09/05/2025

We are hosting a blood drive today until 3:00 pm at 700 North A Street in Cripple Creek. Come on out.

08/28/2025

🚑❤️ Community Partnership ❤️🚑

This week, our EMS agency was proud to donate a storage shed to the City of Cripple Creek. The shed has now found a new home at Adventure Park, where it will be put to good use for the community.

We’re excited to share that one more shed will soon be donated as well—continuing our commitment to giving back to the city we serve.

We’re grateful for the strong partnership between our agency and the City of Cripple Creek, and we look forward to supporting more community projects in the future.

08/28/2025

Farewell to Our Station Cat 🐾

Today, we say goodbye to a very special member of our EMS family. Our beloved station cat has been a source of comfort, companionship, and joy for everyone who has walked through our doors. From greeting crews after long shifts to keeping watch during quiet nights, she truly became part of who we are.

As she enters her final days, she will be leaving the station to be lovingly cared for by Jo Ann, who is giving her the peace and comfort she deserves. While we will deeply miss her presence at the station, we are grateful for the memories and the many little moments of happiness she brought us all.

Thank you for being part of our family. You’ll always be remembered with love. ❤️🐾

08/26/2025

🚑 Paramedic Graduation Announcement 🚑
We are proud to recognize Anthony Michael Benavidez on his successful graduation from the St. Anthony Hospital Institute of Emergency Medical Training Paramedic Program.
Becoming a Paramedic requires extensive education, rigorous training, and a strong commitment to patient care. Anthony has demonstrated perseverance and dedication throughout this journey, and this milestone marks an important step in his service to our community.
Please join us in congratulating Anthony on this outstanding achievement and in wishing him continued success in his career as a Paramedic. 👏

08/16/2025

🇺🇸 Salute to American Veterans Rally – Cripple Creek 2025 🇺🇸

This morning, beneath the backdrop of Cripple Creek’s historic streets, the American flag was raised high in honor of our nation’s veterans. The sight of Old Glory lifted above us is a powerful reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and steadfast devotion of those who have served in defense of freedom.

The Salute to American Veterans Rally is not just a gathering, but a solemn tribute—a promise that the legacy of our veterans will never be forgotten.

To all who have worn the uniform and to the families who have stood beside them: we thank you, we honor you, and we remember you.

07/02/2025

Luis and Eric finished in third place in the Military/First Responders Donkey Race during Donkey Derby Days in Cripple Creek last Saturday.

06/25/2025

Thank you to everyone who donated their blood yesterday! The next blood drive at our facility is on September 5th.

06/23/2025