April 15, 2025
Did you know that one in seven children in the United States will experience child abuse or neglect each year (according to the Colorado Department of Human Services)? Unfortunately, child abuse can happen in any…
Did you know that one in seven children in the United States will experience child…
Read MoreMarch 28, 2025
Did you know that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men report experiencing domestic violence in their lifetime? Douglas County’s Domestic Violence Needs Assessment survey, completed in June 2024, revealed that physical safety…
Did you know that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men report experiencing…
Read MoreMarch 13, 2025
Did you know that vaping use among teens is nearly twice as high in Douglas County compared to the rest of the country? According to the Centers for Disease Control, e-cigarette and vaping use among…
Did you know that vaping use among teens is nearly twice as high in Douglas…
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2025
We all need a helping hand sometimes, offering that help and connection to resources is the mission of Douglas County Human Services. To ensure greater access to services, a new Human Services office location is…
We all need a helping hand sometimes, offering that help and connection to resources is…
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2025
You’ve heard of shingles, but do you know how common this painful illness is? One in 3 adults in the US will develop shingles (herpes zoster) during their lifetimes. This viral infection causes a painful,…
You’ve heard of shingles, but do you know how common this painful illness is? One…
Read MoreDecember 10, 2024
Pictured: 2024-25 grant recipients with the Board of Douglas County Commissioners As a result of the 2001 voter-approved Douglas County Developmental Disabilities Mill Levy, more than $6.3 million has now been awarded to organizations delivering…
Pictured: 2024-25 grant recipients with the Board of Douglas County Commissioners As a result of…
Read MoreOctober 25, 2024
Your family knows that every season in a child’s life comes with new reasons to smile and new challenges, too. Supporting your role as a parent, grandparent, or caregiver is the purpose of the new…
Your family knows that every season in a child’s life comes with new reasons to…
Read MoreSeptember 4, 2024
Are you a Douglas County resident with a knowledge of public health and a heart for serving your community? Please consider applying for one vacant alternate member position on the Douglas County Board of Health.…
Are you a Douglas County resident with a knowledge of public health and a heart…
Read MoreJune 4, 2024
Would you be surprised to learn the early mortality rate is 41% higher for men than women? Men are also significantly less likely to have a primary healthcare provider. And, more than one-third of men…
Would you be surprised to learn the early mortality rate is 41% higher for men…
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