December 18, 2024
Your Douglas County Board of Health has a new voice through the appointment of Commissioner Kevin Van Winkle to fill a recent vacancy. The Board of County Commissioners approved the appointment through a resolution at…
Your Douglas County Board of Health has a new voice through the appointment of Commissioner…
Read MoreNovember 19, 2024
Did you know most people try to quit smoking at least five times before they are successful? If you’ve wanted to stop smoking in the past and struggled, we want you to know that you…
Did you know most people try to quit smoking at least five times before they…
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 MoreOctober 23, 2024
Information courtesy of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment: State and local public health officials are coordinating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warning of a Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli foodborne outbreak associated…
Information courtesy of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment: State and local public…
Read MoreOctober 3, 2024
Have you encountered a raccoon in your community? Living with wild animals is a part of living in beautiful Douglas County, but there are precautions we need to take, especially when it comes to animals…
Have you encountered a raccoon in your community? Living with wild animals is a part…
Read MoreAugust 9, 2024
Information courtesy of the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is seeking to connect with people who attended a puppy adoption event on Saturday, July 20,…
Information courtesy of the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment The Colorado Department of…
Read MoreJune 18, 2024
Summer is officially upon us – the sun is shining, outdoor activities abound, and the days end later. With this summer fun comes a need to be aware of heat safety. The CDC and National…
Summer is officially upon us – the sun is shining, outdoor activities abound, and the…
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…
Read MoreMarch 15, 2024
The Douglas County Board of Health on Thursday, March 14, 2024, adopted a countywide Public Health Order setting forth requirements and guidance for any entity that sends migrant persons to Douglas County for sheltering. The…
The Douglas County Board of Health on Thursday, March 14, 2024, adopted a countywide Public…
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