Posted on: August 21, 2024
As Adams County reports its first human case of West Nile Virus during the 2024 season, the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) wants to keep you and your family safe.
August and September are traditionally the two months with the highest number of people catching West Nile Virus from bites of infected mosquitoes. In 2023, Colorado had 634 reported human cases, including 45 in Adams County. Colorado had 51 deaths in 2023.
To assist Adams County residents, ACHD will distribute free cans of insect repellent containing picaridin at its Westminster Clinic, 1401 W. 122nd Ave. #200, Westminster, and North Broadway Clinic, 7000 Broadway Suite 400, Denver, starting on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Items will also be given out at other community outreach events throughout the end of summer and early fall seasons. You can watch for posts about those events on the ACHD Facebook, X, and Instagram pages. Always follow label instructions for any insect repellent.
In addition to picking up a free can of insect repellent, ACHD reminds you to take these steps to reduce the risk of West Nile Virus:
- Limit outdoor activities at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
- Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and socks, especially outdoors around dusk and dawn.
- Clothing can be sprayed with a permethrin insect repellent.
- Install or repair screens on windows and doors.
- Empty standing water around your home at least once a week, such as bird baths, portable pools, tires, planters, and pet water dishes.
- Treat standing water that cannot be drained—ponds, ditches, clogged rain gutters, and puddles—with larvicide "doughnuts," which can be purchased at hardware stores.
ACHD also wants to remind you that West Nile Virus is widespread in Colorado. The virus was first detected in mosquitoes in Adams County in July 2024. Seek medical attention if you notice symptoms, including fever, headache, body aches, tiredness, rash, confusion, nausea, and vomiting.
More information about West Nile Virus can be found on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s West Nile Virus webpage.
Posted on: April 11, 2024
Adams County Health Department Releases Landmark Study on State of Behavioral Health Services in County to be Used as Roadmap to Address Gaps in Services
Contact:
Nikki Kimbleton, Communications Director
M: 904.343.9627
E: [email protected]
Posted on: March 27, 2024
Adams County Partners with History Colorado to Develop Colorado Curated Story: USS Colorado
In 2023, when Adams County unveiled the Adams County Veterans Memorial – a replica of the USS Colorado – at Riverdale Regional Park, Adams County residents with ties to the renowned vessel donated items to honor the lives of veterans. Among the objects received by Adams County were letters, photographs, and artifacts that told the story of life aboard the USS Colorado.
Posted on: March 26, 2024
Colorado Air and Space Port Receives State Grant to Rehabilitate Ramp and Taxiway Areas
Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) is receiving a $500,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Aeronautics Division to perform pavement rehabilitation work on some of CASP’s most heavily used taxiways and ramp areas. Adams County is providing $55,555 as the local grant match toward the work with a total project cost of $555,555 in a 90/10 partnership.
On Tuesday, March 26, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) applauded the grant in Public Hearing.
Posted on: March 21, 2024
Colorado Board of Pharmacy Passes Adams County Health Department’s Proposal to Improve Access to Health and Pharmacy Services for Rural Residents and Other Medically Underserved Communities
The Colorado State Board of Pharmacy passed a regulatory proposal Adams County Health Department (ACHD) initially proposed that increases access to healthcare and pharmacy services in medically underserved and rural communities.
Posted on: March 7, 2024
Governor Polis Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Eagle County Paramedic Steve Zuckerman
COLORADO - Governor Polis ordered flags to half-staff on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Steve Zuckerman, an Eagle County paramedic who passed away responding to a backcountry rescue call in Vail on Friday, February 23, 2024. Flags are being lowered in Zuckerman’s honor on the day of his memorial service.
Steve Zuckerman worked as ski patrol for Beaver Creek for over 25 years. He became a part-time paramedic in 2008, before becoming full-time in 2013.
Posted on: February 16, 2024
New Adams County Solid Waste Hauler Licensing Ordinance Aims to Increase Recycling and Improve Safety
Starting Feb. 17, residents and businesses in unincorporated Adams County can sign up for recycling services through their trash collection service provider when the county’s new Solid Waste Hauler Licensing Ordinance takes effect.
Posted on: February 15, 2024
Vote in the 2023 Employee of ALL Seasons Nomination Community Survey
Residents of Adams County are invited to participate in the voting process for the Adams County Employee of ALL Seasons award. The Employee of the Season recognition program recognizes the efforts of Adams County employees in all departments/offices.
In 2023, there were 26 employees who were Employee of the Season winners in the following seven recognition categories:
Posted on: February 8, 2024
Governor Polis Orders Flags to be Lowered to Honor Former Colorado State Senator Keith King
DENVER- Last week, Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor former Colorado State Senator Keith King on the day of his memorial. The memorial has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 21 and flags are to be lowered that day from sunrise to sunset on all public buildings statewide.
Posted on: February 6, 2024
Adams County Health Department (ACHD) Supports Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment’s Recent Action to Protect Clean Air for All
Today, the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) announced the largest state enforcement package against a single facility for air pollution violations to Suncor refinery in Commerce City. Suncor must pay at least $10.5 million toward penalties and projects due to air pollution violations from July 2019 through June 2021. This action is a step toward holding Suncor more accountable for past violations and requires the refinery to take steps to prevent future violations.
Posted on: January 9, 2024
Commissioner Emma Pinter Elected Board Chair for 2024
Commissioner Eva Henry Selected as Vice-Chair
On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Adams County Board of Commissioners unanimously elected Commissioner Emma Pinter as board chair for 2024. Pinter first took office to represent District 4 as commissioner in 2019 and won re-election in 2022.
