Area Agency on Aging hosting Falls Prevention Awareness Week events Published on September 17, 2026 Adults age 60 or older can take part in movement classes, wellness walks, balance screenings, and presentations on home safety, vision, and nutrition. Tagged as: , BOCC, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
Household Hazardous Waste program celebrates 30 years with open house Published on September 15, 2026 The program helps Weld County residents safely dispose of household chemicals and other hazardous materials. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Weld County highlights heart health during Cholesterol Education Month Published on September 04, 2026 According to the 2025 Weld Community Health Survey, 30.8% of Weld County adults reported being diagnosed with high cholesterol. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Commissioners recognize Food Safety Program Published on September 03, 2026 The award recognizes counties that provide timely, accurate, and high-quality services to residents. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
First positive case of West Nile Virus in Weld County Published on August 31, 2026 This is the first case of the 2026 mosquito season in Weld County and comes a month later than in 2025. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Primary prevention takes focus on Overdose Awareness Day Published on August 31, 2026 Primary prevention focuses on stopping substance use early, before it turns into regular use. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Regional Opioid Council opens applications for opioid settlement funds Published on August 04, 2026 Funding is available for eligible projects focused on evidence-based prevention, treatment, harm reduction and recovery services. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Weld County Culex mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus Published on July 23, 2026 The number of Culex mosquitoes, which carry the virus, is below average for this time of year. Currently, there are no reported human cases of the virus in Weld County. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Health department to host upcoming webinar series Published on July 21, 2026 The series will focus on health care access, mental health, and affordability. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Mobile health services expanded through behavioral health partnership Published on July 20, 2026 The new partnership embeds a North Range Behavioral Health team member directly into Weld County Public Health outreach activities and mobile health operations. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases