Monday's ribbon cutting with Commissioner Jan Pawlowski and Clerk & Recorder, Stan Martin, marked the opening of the new Motor Vehicle location in Bennett - 355 S. 1st St., 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. "We're grateful for the partnership with the Town of Bennett, and we look forward to serving the growing communities in the eastern portion of the county at this new location," said Martin.
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.
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.
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.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Strasburg Due to Low Water Pressure
A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for the Town of Strasburg after low wat
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:
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
Contact:
Jennifer Alvarez, Strategic Communications Manager
M: 720.327.2653
E: [email protected]
Colorado Board of Pharmacy Passes Adams County Health Department’s Proposal to Improve Access to Health and Pharmacy Services for Rural Residents and Other Medically Underserved Communities
The Colorado State Board of Pharmacy passed a regulatory proposal Adams County Health Department (ACHD) initially proposed that increases access to healthcare and pharmacy services in medically underserved and rural communities.
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.
Levon Hupfer Named Adams County Health Department Deputy Director
We are happy to welcome Levon Hupfer as our new Adams County Health Department Deputy Director.
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:
