News and Announcements
Adams County Confirms First Two Human Cases of West Nile Virus for 2025
The Adams County Health Department has confirmed the first human cases of West Nile virus this season and urges residents to take precautions. Protect yourself…
Local Health Leaders Warn Medicaid Cuts Will Hurt Colorado Families and Economy
Health leaders from Adams and Jefferson Counties urge Congress to halt proposed $715 billion Medicaid cuts. These cuts threaten Colorado families, healthcare access, and local…
Adams County Health Department Releases Landmark Study on State of Behavioral Health Services in County to be Used as Roadmap to Address Gaps in Services
The Adams County Health Department unveils a pivotal report on behavioral health, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Highlighting urgent mental health trends and…
Adams County Health Department (ACHD) Supports Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment’s Recent Action to Protect Clean Air for All
The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment has issued a historic enforcement against Suncor refinery for air pollution violations, imposing $10.5 million in penalties.…
Adams County Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2023
Adams County Health Department reports its first human case of West Nile virus this year, with infected mosquitoes detected locally. Most cases occur in August…
Health Department Closely Monitoring Detection of Influenza Virus in Wild Birds
The Adams County Health Department reports cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in local wild birds, urging residents to avoid contact with sick or…
Adams County Board of Health Members Appointed
The Adams County Board of Commissioners has appointed the inaugural members of the new Board of Health, marking a significant step toward launching the county’s…
Adams County to Transition Several Tri-County Staff to New Health Department
Adams County is launching a new health department, set to begin operations on January 1, 2023, transitioning Tri-County Health Department staff to ensure seamless public…
Kelly Weidenbach Named Director of Public Health Transition
Dr. Kelly Weidenbach has been appointed as Adams County's Director of Public Health Transition, starting February 28. With extensive experience in public health agency operations…
Board of Commissioners to Withdraw from Tri-County Health Department
The Adams County Board of Commissioners is set to announce plans to leave the Tri-County Health Department, forming its own health department by January 2023.…