March 31, 2023
Congratulations, residents of Douglas County! You live in the healthiest County in Colorado, according to the annual County Health Rankings & Roadmaps ranking released this week. Each year, the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute…
Congratulations, residents of Douglas County! You live in the healthiest County in Colorado, according to…
Read MoreMarch 20, 2023
Did you know that mental and behavioral health are among the top three priorities in Douglas County? For nearly a decade, your community has been on a mission to address mental health needs in Douglas…
Did you know that mental and behavioral health are among the top three priorities in…
Read MoreMarch 20, 2023
U.S. Congressman Jason Crow will be in Douglas County at 1 p.m. Monday, March 20, to announce an award of $629,970 in federal funds to help advance the County’s Mental Health Initiative and the Initiative’s…
U.S. Congressman Jason Crow will be in Douglas County at 1 p.m. Monday, March 20,…
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2023
When was the last time you thought about your heart health? It’s far more important than you may realize, with heart disease remaining the No. 1 overall cause of death for Americans and the No.…
When was the last time you thought about your heart health? It’s far more important…
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2023
We’ve all been affected by loss due to suicide. We know because data continues to show the need for suicide prevention in Douglas County. To continue the community’s collaborative suicide prevention efforts, the Board of…
We’ve all been affected by loss due to suicide. We know because data continues to…
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2023
Update March 2, 2023: Watch Your New Douglas County Health Department Live Town Hall. What is the role of public health when nearly 95% of a community has private health insurance? If you eat out,…
Update March 2, 2023: Watch Your New Douglas County Health Department Live Town Hall. What…
Read MoreDecember 21, 2022
Douglas County has a response for addressing shelter needs that may occur due to the forthcoming arctic freeze. If you need help with shelter, the County has these resources: Stranded Motorists: call 303-660-7500 for the…
Douglas County has a response for addressing shelter needs that may occur due to the…
Read MoreDecember 20, 2022
Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) is issuing a public health advisory due to dangerously low temperatures forecasted by the National Weather Service (NWS), which can threaten health, safety and life. The NWS has issued a…
Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) is issuing a public health advisory due to dangerously low…
Read MoreSeptember 15, 2022
You’ve helped make Douglas County one of the healthiest communities in the country – year after year. So, what’s the role of your local Douglas County Health Department? To give you resource and information to…
You’ve helped make Douglas County one of the healthiest communities in the country – year…
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