Weld County highlights heart health during Cholesterol Education Month

Published on September 04, 2026

September is National Cholesterol Education Month. The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE) is encouraging residents to know their cholesterol numbers and take steps to protect their heart health.

According to the 2025 Weld Community Health Survey, 30.8% of Weld County adults reported being diagnosed with high cholesterol. About 64.4% said they had their cholesterol checked.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says healthy eating, regular physical activity and avoiding tobacco can help prevent or manage high cholesterol. Working with a health care provider can also help people understand and manage their risk.

“High cholesterol often goes unnoticed, which makes prevention and education essential,” said WDPHE Chronic Disease Prevention Manager Kelly Martinez, “We are committed to helping residents build healthy habits through accessible, evidence‑based programs that support long-term cardiovascular health.”

WCDPHE’s Community Health Division offers several programs to help residents build healthy habits. These programs focus on nutrition, physical activity and other lifestyle choices that can help cholesterol levels and improve heart health.

• Healthy Plate teaches people how to prepare nutritious, affordable meals. Participants also learn how to read food labels, plan meals and make healthier choices in the kitchen.
• Heart of Weld, the county’s National Diabetes Prevention Program, helps people at risk for type 2 diabetes make lasting lifestyle changes.
• The Well Body Program provides wellness education and practical tools to help people build healthy habits they can stick with.

To learn more about WCDPHE Community Health programs, including Healthy Plate, Heart of Weld, Well Body and other chronic disease prevention resources, visit www.weld.gov/go/HealthEd.