February 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 MoreFebruary 4, 2025
When was the last time you thought about your heart health? It’s far more important than you may realize, heart disease is the No. 1 overall cause of death for Americans including Coloradans. In Douglas…
When was the last time you thought about your heart health? It’s far more important…
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2025
Are you or someone close to you battling illness this winter? Douglas County, along with much of Colorado, is experiencing an increase in Norovirus, and your Douglas County Health Department has some tips to help…
Are you or someone close to you battling illness this winter? Douglas County, along with…
Read MoreDecember 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…
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