Health Department

The Otero County Health Department (OCHD) is one of the oldest organized health departments in the state of Colorado. The mission statement of the department is "to provide core public health services and preventive medical services to the communities within our jurisdiction." OCHD serves Crowley and Otero Counties in Southeast Colorado.We are proud to serve the Crowley County community on behalf of the Otero County Health Department and the Crowley County Commissioners. The Crowley County branch of the Otero County Health Department is located downstairs in the administration building.

For Office/Program Support person and EPSDT please call the LaJunta or Rocky Ford office.

Contact Information:

Otero County Health Department (Crowley County Branch)
603 Main Street
Ordway, CO 81063
Phone Numbers:


Office and Program Support: 719.267.5245
Public Health Nurse: 719.267.5247
Tobacco Education and Prevention: 719.267.5246
Otero County Health Department Rocky Ford - 719.254.5300
Otero County Health Department La Junta - 719.383.3040

WIC - 719-383-3040

Fax: 719.267.8909

Hours of Operation:

Office Support: Please visit the Crowley County Events Calendar
Public Health Nurse: Please visit the Crowley County Events Calendar

Additional Information

Tobacco Control
Environment Health Services
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Public Health Education
Immunization Clinics
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT)