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Health Education and Communication

The Health Education, Communication, and Planning Division of the Health Department uses population-based strategies to reduce death and disability in Weld County. HECP incorporates education, prevention, and data collection and analysis in coordination with partner agencies and coalitions to improve quality of life in Weld County. HECP also manages public health accreditation and health-related public information, including risk communication. Programs in the HECP Division include:	Contact Us
	Direct Line: (970) 304-6470 Eric Aakko Division Director Email: eaakko@weldgov.com
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	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention American Cancer Association American Diabetes Association American Heart Association

Breastfeeding Support

The Health Department's Breastfeeding Support Program works to provide support for new mothers at their workplaces, child care providers, and in public venues.

Childhood Obesity Prevention

The Childhood Obesity Prevention program promotes breastfeeding, physical activity, and healthy eating in early childhood centers.

Communities That Care

CTC is a community-driven process that prevents youth substance use, delinquency, and violence by selecting and implementing effective programs and policies.

Cooking Matters

Cooking Matters helps parents and caregivers struggling with limited food budgets learn how to shop for and cook healthy, affordable meals.

DRIVE SMART Weld County

DRIVE SMART Weld County is a nonprofit community coalition working to reduce injuries and death from traffic crashes.

Healthy Eating Active Living

HEAL focuses on the built environment, policies, and systems that have a strong influence on health and obesity prevention.

A project to increase affordable housing options for Weld County residents by building an engaged community that can work with municipalities to explore modifying land-use codes and implementing policies to increase affordable housing options.

Safe Sleep Campaign

The Weld County “Safe Sleep Campaign” is designed to educate parents and the public on how to prevent infant suffocation.

Tobacco Education and Prevention Program

The Weld County Tobacco Education and Prevention Program works to create a tobacco-free environment through education, prevention, and cessation services.

Weld County Regional Opioid Council

Using funds from a national settlement that included Colorado, the council aims to address 3 key areas: opioid use prevention, treatment, and education.

WeldWAITS

WeldWAITS offers comprehensive and holistic relationship and sexual health education with a strong emphasis on sexual risk avoidance.