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  • Jeffco Health Dept. Update - Man's Best Friend and You: Preventing Dog Bites

    JESSE HAUER, Jefferson County Health Department|May 29, 2024

    Dog bites can cause serious injuries and emotional trauma, but with the right knowledge and precautions, these incidents can be significantly reduced. Since the beginning of the year, Jefferson County has had twelve reported dog bites, and we are on pace to have over forty for the year. With these ten easy tips, the hope is to promote safer interactions with “Man’s Best Friend.” However, even if everything is done correctly, dogs may still bite. 1. Education, Both You and Others: Understanding dog behavior is crucial. Learn to recognize signs...

  • JeffCo Health Department Update

    JESSE HAUER, Jefferson County Safety Coordinator|Jul 6, 2022

    Public Health is many things, and the work of public health is done by many people. Jesse Hauer has over 15 years of fire management experience including time spent working for Montana DNRC and Helena College as an adjunct Wildland Fire Instructor. During that time, he also served as a firefighter and leader for Lincoln’s Rural Volunteer Fire Department. Working for FEMA as a Community Relations Specialist during Hurricane Katrina/Wilma provided Jesse with additional emergency response skills. For the past eight years, Jesse has worked to e...