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Project Connects to Honor Lives Lost to Overdoses Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day

198 lives gone – but honored and never forgotten. In 2023, Adams County accounted for nearly one in ten overdose deaths across Colorado. Just ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day, the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) is re-doubling its efforts to protect lives and reduce the stigma of overdose-related deaths, rebranding its Harm Reduction program as Project Connects.

Our promise to the community: Promoting Health, Building Connections.

Adams County Health Department Stepping Up Efforts to Keep People Safe from West Nile Virus

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.

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Adams County Appoints John Nelsen as New Director of People & Culture Services

Adams County is pleased to announce the appointment of John Nelsen as the new Director of People & Culture Services (P&C). John, who has been serving as the deputy director of P&C since August 2023 and recently as the interim director, brings a wealth of expertise and a forward-thinking vision to his new role.