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2022 Health News Releases

Prevent impaired driving during the holiday season

Published on December 05, 2022

WCDPHE recognizes December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month and urges community members to make responsible decisions and take appropriate measures to prevent driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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Weld County Public Health encourages residents to live nicotine free

Published on November 15, 2022

The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment recognizes the Great American Smokeout on November 17 as an opportunity to take an important first step toward living healthier, nicotine-free lives.

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Weld County Public Health brings attention to diabetes

Published on November 01, 2022

In Weld County, 11.4% of the population has been diagnosed with diabetes, which is up from 10.1% in 2019.

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WCDPHE launches Leading Health Indicator Dashboard

Published on October 31, 2022

The dashboard tracks 11 key health issues, ranging from the top causes of death to substance abuse to housing and population growth. The purpose of the dashboard is to bring attention to emerging and chronic health issues facing Weld County.

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WCDPHE recognizes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Published on October 20, 2022

A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the goal of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is to empower families and other stakeholders to take action to reduce exposure to lead in children and adults.

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Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a free mammogram

Published on October 11, 2022

In partnership with the Women's Wellness Connection program, the Weld County Health Department encourages women ages 40 years and older to talk to their health care provider about staying up to date on routine cancer screenings, like mammograms.

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New community health workers host first free screening event

Published on September 26, 2022

WCDPHE has launched a Community Health Worker initiative to build trust within the Spanish-speaking community, while also increasing health screenings and basic health education. The CHWs will provide their first free health screening on September 28 in Milliken

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Weld County now offering COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccines

Published on September 13, 2022

The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment has begun offering the updated Pfizer and Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster doses. All viruses mutate over time and the updated vaccines will offer the best protection against COVID-19 during the fall and winter seasons, according to health officials.

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Family meals fuel better nutrition, stronger connections

Published on September 12, 2022

September is National Family Meals Month™, a movement to raise awareness of the benefits of frequent family meals, such as increased self-esteem and sense of wellbeing, positive social behaviors, and strong family connections, all while enabling people to eat healthier.

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Weld County Health Department reaccredited for next 5 years

Published on August 24, 2022

WCDPHE this week achieved 5-year reaccreditation through the national Public Health Accreditation Board. The Weld County Health Department is 1 of 8 accredited health departments in Colorado and was initially accredited in 2016.

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Monkeypox vaccine available at WCDPHE to high-risk individuals

Published on August 17, 2022

WCDPHE has a limited supply of post-exposure monkeypox vaccine for high-risk individuals.

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Two cases of monkeypox identified in Weld County

Published on July 29, 2022

Two cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Weld County by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). The state health department is the lead agency for the investigation and contact tracing related to the cases.

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COVID-19 vaccines for children 6 months to 4 years available at WCDPHE

Published on June 23, 2022

The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment is now scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments and accepting walk-ins for children as young as 6 months, following an official recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Men's Health Month: Routine care goes a long way

Published on June 02, 2022

It's important for men to get regular checkups to know what good health means for them. That way, they can listen to their bodies and know when to prioritize their health.

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WCDPHE launches 2022 Community Health Survey

Published on May 09, 2022

The Health Department is encouraging residents to participate in the 2022 Community Health Survey if they receive a survey invitation in the mail.

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Sleep: The key to maintaining wellness

Published on May 02, 2022

Getting adequate and quality sleep plays a major role in one's productivity, mood, stress response, and overall physical health. WCDPHE is promoting the importance of sleep during the month of May, which is also Better Sleep Month.

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WCDPHE encourages regular STI testing as cases rise

Published on April 01, 2022

The number of reported chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis cases in Weld County all increased from 2020 to 2021. The Health Department remains committed to preventing STIs through its full-service STI Clinic, which provides exams, testing, and treatment for all STIs, including HIV.

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Outdoor Rx: A prescription for active time in naure

Published on March 18, 2022

The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment is promoting an initiative called Outdoor Rx, which is a collaboration with Thriving Weld and other health care providers and behavioral health specialists to send their patients outside for active time in nature.

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Simple food swaps can keep meals healthful

Published on March 03, 2022

The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE) recommends getting creative to keep cooking healthful meals during National Nutrition Month. Simple food swaps make this possible and are an opportunity to put a spin on a traditional family dish.

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Heart disease remains a top priority during pandemic

Published on February 07, 2022

Cardiovascular health remains a top public health priority during the COVID-19 pandemic as heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States and in Weld County.

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Health Department offers free short-term radon test kits

Published on January 06, 2022

WCDPHE urges residents to take action during National Radon Action Month this January by testing their homes for radon with a free short-term radon test kit, available at aelabs.com/weld.

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Pap tests are the first line of defense to prevent cervical cancer

Published on January 05, 2022

Women's Wellness Connection offers free cervical cancer screenings and any necessary follow-up testing to Colorado residents ages 21-64 who meet certain requirements.

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