Douglas County is in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions by order of the Sheriff. Visit the Douglas County Sherriff’s office page to learn more about what is allowed during a Stage 2 Fire Restriction.
January 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…
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2022
Your new health department is inspired by you – a community that is continually ranked among the healthiest in the nation. With a philosophy of providing information so you can make the best decisions for…
Your new health department is inspired by you – a community that is continually ranked…
Read MoreJuly 6, 2022
If you have paint from a recent project, old oil from your car’s maintenance, or other hazardous waste from your recent DIY experience, Douglas County Health Department can help you safely dispose of it. In…
If you have paint from a recent project, old oil from your car’s maintenance, or…
Read MoreJuly 1, 2022
When it comes to keeping our community healthy, knowledge is power – for all of us. Containing infectious diseases in our community – such as E. coli, Salmonella, and rabies – takes both community reporting…
When it comes to keeping our community healthy, knowledge is power – for all of…
Read MoreJune 29, 2022
The citizen voice on the Douglas County Board of Health is now even louder. At their June 28 Business Meeting, the Board of County Commissioners appointed five Board of Health alternate members who may vote…
The citizen voice on the Douglas County Board of Health is now even louder. At…
Read MoreJune 27, 2022
Congratulations, Douglas County! You are again among the healthiest in the country, according to the just-released 2022 Healthiest Communities rankings by U.S. News and World Report. This year, Douglas County ranked No. 3. Douglas County…
Congratulations, Douglas County! You are again among the healthiest in the country, according to the…
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