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Levon Hupfer Named Adams County Health Department Deputy Director

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Posted on: October 23, 2023

We are happy to welcome Levon Hupfer as our new Adams County Health Department Deputy Director. 

Hupfer is a proud resident of Adams County where he has served for the past 10 years as the Director of Diversion, Health and Legislation for the District Attorney's Office. He represented the elected District Attorney on numerous community boards and councils and his division was a successful behavioral health alternative to formal prosecution. Health equity and transformative justice have been central to his leadership values. Prior to this, he led operations for a 50-bed treatment program for the Colorado Division of Youth Services.

Hupfer is credentialed as a Licensed Addiction Counselor and Master Addiction Counselor with 20 years of clinical experience serving diverse populations. He has had past Governor appointments to the Tony Grampsas Youth Services Board and State Board of Addiction Counselors. He has been an instructor in the Graduate Department of Psychology at Colorado State University for the past six years.  

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:

Posted on: September 7, 2023

Adams County Health Department Reports First Death of the Season from West Nile Virus Infection

Adams County Health Department (ACHD) officials confirmed the first death from West Nile virus, an adult resident, within the county this year.

West Nile virus is spread to people through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Most infected with the virus do not have symptoms. However, one in five could develop flu-like symptoms, which typically begin two to 14 days after exposure. Serious, potentially deadly neurologic illness occurs in fewer than one in 100 infected people.  

Posted on: August 9, 2023

Adams County Health Department and Human Services Department Working Together to Prevent Residents From Losing Health Insurance

After more than a three-year pause, the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) has resumed the standard eligibility renewal and disenrollment process for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). The priority for the Adams County Health Department  (ACHD) and Adams County Human Services Department (ACHS) is to keep residents covered and to connect disenrolling members to affordable health coverage.  

Posted on: April 3, 2023

Spotlight on Health Department Programs for National Public Health Week

During its inaugural year, the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) is centering and celebrating cultures in health to advance the health and well-being of individuals who live, work, and play in Adams County. As part of National Public Health Week (April 3-9), ACHD is spotlighting its multi-pronged and community-driven approach to increasing access to safe, affordable, and culturally relevant food for all residents.