Public Health Spotlight

Health starts where we live, learn, work, and play. And we know that the condition in which we live and/or work can have an impact on our health. This report, A Look at Health and Its Determinants Across Weld County, a Community Health Assessment Report, provides an update on our population’s health overall and looks at the relationship between health and some of the determinants of health that influence residents’ health.

Health determinants are factors, upstream from personal health behaviors and genetics, that influence individual health status. Factors like income, housing, education, employment, sense of belonging (i.e. being connected to family, friends, and community), and our early years often are linked with difference in health outcomes and lifespan. Opportunities for better health increase when differences in these social factors are addressed.

10 Essentials of Public Health Services

The 10 Essential Public Health Services (EPHS) provide a framework for public health to protect and promote the health of all people in all communities. To achieve equity, the Essential Public Health Services actively promote policies, systems, and overall community conditions that enable optimal health for all and seek to remove systemic and structural barriers that have resulted in health inequities. Such barriers include poverty, racism, gender discrimination, ableism, and other forms of oppression. Everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to achieve optimal health and well-being. 

To learn more about the 10 Essentials of Public Health Services, go to the CDC's EPHS webpage. 

Social Determinants of Health

Social determinants of health (SDOH) are defined as the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. SDOH are shaped by the distribution of money, power, and resources throughout local communities, nations, and the world. Differences in these conditions lead to health inequities or the unfair and avoidable differences in health status seen within and between countries.

Learn more about the Social Determinants of Health from the Healthy People 2030 Initiative.

Fact Sheets

Click on the fact sheets below to view larger and/or to download and print.

February is American Heart Month, a time for everyone to focus on their cardiovascular health. The resources below can be used to learn about the different types of cardiovascular disease, how to prevent and/or control it, and cardiovascular disease risk factors and preventive measures. 

Fact Sheets

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Slides

Right click any of the images below and select "Save image as" to download individual slides. You can also download the full slide set.

Social Media Graphics

Right click any of the graphics below and select "Save image as" to download and share on your social media accounts.

Health starts where we live, learn, work, and play. And we know that the condition in which we live and/or work can have an impact on our health. This report, A Look at Health and Its Determinants Across Weld County, a Community Health Assessment Report, provides an update on our population’s health overall and looks at the relationship between health and some of the determinants of health that influence residents’ health.

Health determinants are factors, upstream from personal health behaviors and genetics, that influence individual health status. Factors like income, housing, education, employment, sense of belonging (i.e. being connected to family, friends, and community), and our early years often are linked with difference in health outcomes and lifespan. Opportunities for better health increase when differences in these social factors are addressed.

National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. This year's theme, "Celebrate a World of Flavors," showcases how flavors from cultures around the world are a tasty way to nourish ourselves and appreciate our diversity.

The Weld County Health Department offers free nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) who can help you make sustainable, healthy choices. To schedule an appointment call (970) 304-6410. RDNs are food and nutrition experts who translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living and use their expertise to help you make personalized, positive lifestyle changes. 

Fact Sheet 

Click on the fact sheet below to view larger and/or download and print. MyPlate is a campaign from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that offers nutrition guidance based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. The MyPlate website has several tools to help you develop a healthy eating routine at every stage of life, which can have positive effects that add up over time. 

Social Media Graphics

Right click any of the graphics below and select "Save image as" to download and share on your social media accounts.

Slides

Put these slides from the Weld County Health Department up in your lobby or waiting room to share nutrition tips with your clients. Right click any of the images below and select "Save image as" to download individual slides. You can also download the full slide set. Feel free to co-brand the slides if you wish.

Social Media Graphics/Copy

Fact Sheet

Right click on either side of this two-sided fact sheet from the American Cancer Society to view larger and/or download and print.

Rack Cards/Postcards

Right click on the either side of the two-sided rack card below to view larger and/or download and print. 

Right click on either side of the two-sided screening guide postcards (English or Spanish) below to view larger and/or download and print.