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Posted on: December 27, 2022

New Website Goes Live and Now Available to Residents  

Today, the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) launched its newly designed website, adamscountyhealthdepartment.org, which will modernize its online presence and improve communication about critical programs and services provided to Adams County residents.  

The new website provides an intuitive and useful experience for the public. It features a design that prioritizes the information visitors most often seek, highlights updates around major initiatives and developments, and improves the experience for visitors accessing the website on mobile devices.   

“The new ACHD website will help visitors, including mobile users in rural areas with limited internet access, find the information they need and learn about our work to support public health, safety, and opportunity in Adams County,” said Executive Director Dr. Kelly Weidenbach.  

 The project, which will roll out in phases over the coming weeks, offers easy navigation, a user-friendly interface, and engaging content to help website visitors better comprehend what ACHD offers.  

"We want everyone, not just health professionals, but also parents, students, businesses, and our partners to get the information they need. We are hoping this website will eventually serve as a ‘dashboard’ for all the services we deliver in Adams,” said Weidenbach. “The depth and breadth of the content and services ACHD will offer to the diverse Adams County communities are immense. Because of this, we needed a platform that offers a one-stop shop of information for our various populations.”  

In addition to the new website this week, the Adams County Health Department launched their first program. The Adams County Vital Records Office has officially opened for business at the Adams County Service Center Building, 7190 Colorado Blvd., Suite 170, in Commerce City. Vital Records provides birth certificate and death certificate services for the county; their business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.  

These certified birth and death certificates can be issued for any Colorado county. Certified birth and death certificates are legal documents that are printed on forgery-resistant safety paper with watermarks, raised engraving, background security patterns, and a unique certificate identification number. Fees are $20 for the first copy and $13 for each additional copy of same certificate if ordered at the same time. Expedited UPS shipping (two-day) is available for email/mail orders for an additional $25.  

County residents can request these services through in-person appointments, by emailing [email protected], online through VitalChek, or by mailing completed applications to the address above.   

In October 2021, the Adams County Board of Commissioners made the decision to end the partnership with Tri-County Health Department and create a new health department focusing on the specific needs of the nearly 520,000 residents and businesses in Adams County. The new health department will officially launch on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.   

Stay up-to-date with all ACHD news and information on our website and social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Posted on: September 3, 2024

Adams County Health Department and District Attorney’s Office Come Together to Honor Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with Community Resources and Support

Safeguarding lives and promoting the mental health and well-being of people in Adams County is one of the core pillars at the center of what the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) strives to do. In honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, ACHD is taking action to remember the lives lost to suicide and work hand-in-hand with the community to create an environment where everyone gets the help and support they need.

Posted on: August 27, 2024

Project Connects to Honor Lives Lost to Overdoses Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day

198 lives gone – but honored and never forgotten. In 2023, Adams County accounted for nearly one in ten overdose deaths across Colorado. Just ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day, the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) is re-doubling its efforts to protect lives and reduce the stigma of overdose-related deaths, rebranding its Harm Reduction program as Project Connects.

Our promise to the community: Promoting Health, Building Connections.

Posted on: August 21, 2024

Adams County Health Department Stepping Up Efforts to Keep People Safe from West Nile Virus

As Adams County reports its first human case of West Nile Virus during the 2024 season, the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) wants to keep you and your family safe.

August and September are traditionally the two months with the highest number of people catching West Nile Virus from bites of infected mosquitoes. In 2023, Colorado had 634 reported human cases, including 45 in Adams County. Colorado had 51 deaths in 2023.

Posted on: May 3, 2024

Check Your Air, Improve Your Health: Phone App Empowers Community During Air Quality Awareness Week

It’s no secret air pollution can cause both long- and short-term health conditions ranging from an itchy throat and shortness of breath to asthma attacks, cardiovascular disease, and mental illness.

That’s why Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) is back this year from May 6-10, with a greater focus than ever on empowering communities to find out what’s in the air they’re breathing and take action to better their health.

This year’s theme is “Knowing Your Air” with a different topic for each day of the week:

Posted on: February 6, 2024

Adams County Health Department (ACHD) Supports Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment’s Recent Action to Protect Clean Air for All

Today, the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) announced the largest state enforcement package against a single facility for air pollution violations to Suncor refinery in Commerce City. Suncor must pay at least $10.5 million toward penalties and projects due to air pollution violations from July 2019 through June 2021. This action is a step toward holding Suncor more accountable for past violations and requires the refinery to take steps to prevent future violations. 

Posted on: September 11, 2023

SepticSmart Week - Sept. 18-22, 2023

EPA’s SepticSmart program is a nation-wide initiative to share information on the proper care and maintenance of septic systems and encourage public stewardship in caring for these wastewater treatment systems. The SepticSmart program provides a wealth of online resources for homeowners, local organizations and government leaders to facilitate an understanding on: