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Posted on: April 2, 2019

Tri-County Health Department Opening Two Mothers' Milk Bank Donation and Outreach Centers

Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) is pleased to open two new Mothers’ Milk Bank Donation and Outreach Centers (DOC) in Aurora and Brighton. Mothers from the community can drop off their milk for mothers and babies in need at these centers.

Mothers’ Milk Bank, a Colorado-based, nonprofit program, has provided life-saving donor human milk to infants throughout the United States for 35 years. Donors are women who produce milk in excess of their own babies’ needs. Potential donors must first be screened by Mothers’ Milk Bank have their blood drawn, at no cost, before being approved. Once approved, mothers are welcome to drop off their milk donations during business hours at either location, Monday through Friday.

TCHD will operate donation stations at two WIC offices in the metro area:

  • Aurora South WIC Office, 15192 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora, 80014, 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 5 p.m. Walk-ins welcome.
  • Brighton WIC Office, 30 S. 20th Ave., Suites F & G, Brighton, 80601, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Moms wishing to drop off milk at the Brighton location are asked to call 303.659.2335 to schedule a drop off to limit the wait time.

Mothers’ Milk Bank will arrange transport of the milk from TCHD locations to Mothers’ Milk Bank where it will be pasteurized, tested, analyzed, and distributed to babies across the country whose mothers are not able to make enough milk for their needs. Babies who receive the milk may be premature or have severe illnesses and need human milk to thrive. Much of the milk stays in Colorado as every neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in the state provides donor human milk to fragile infants.

The new Donation Center will launch with a party 3 – 4 p.m., Feb. 7, at TCHD Aurora South WIC Office, 15192 E. Hampden Avenue, Aurora. The community is invited to learn more about this program and enjoy light refreshments.

TCHD WIC offers additional breastfeeding support and resources for qualifying families in the WIC program including free classes, breast pump loans and breastfeeding peer counseling. TCHD also offers support for employers, including Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace Certification. For more information, visit www.tchd.org/breastfeeding or contact Heidi Williams at 720.200.1573.

To learn more about Mothers’ Milk Bank, visit rmchildren.org/mothers-milk-bank or call 303.869.1888.

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Posted on: November 19, 2024

Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $12 Million in Open Space Grants

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $12 million in open space grants for 21 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the fall 2024 grant cycle came from revenues from the first half of the 2024 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.

Dionne Stroter
Posted on: November 5, 2024

Adams County Appoints Dionne Stroter as Deputy County Manager

Adams County is proud to announce the appointment of Dionne Stroter as Deputy County Manager. A Colorado native with over 20 years of experience in public administration, Stroter brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for equity and community engagement to her new role.

Consul Mexico Visit
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Adams County Hosts Consul General of Mexico for Collaborative Lunch Meeting with Board of County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners and senior leadership welcomed the appointed Consul General of Mexico in Denver, Ambassador Pavel Melendez-Cruz, at a meet-and-greet lunch on Tuesday, Oct. 29. This meeting fostered an invaluable discussion on deepening partnerships to better serve Adams County’s growing Mexican community and enhance mutual collaboration across economic, social, and cultural initiatives.

Kristin Sullivan
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Adams County Appoints Kristin Sullivan as Deputy County Manager

Adams County is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristin Sullivan as Deputy County Manager. Sullivan brings 20 years of experience in local government and urban planning, including 11 years of prior service with Adams County, and is set to strengthen the county’s leadership team with her extensive knowledge and expertise.

Posted on: October 14, 2024

Commissioners’ Corner: Looking Back to Move Forward

By Emma Pinter, Chair of the Adams County Board of Commissioners

When Adams County puts together our annual community report, teams across our departments pore over a year of successes, statistics, and stories to decide what should be included. We compare each moment side-by-side with our mission and vision and evaluate our accomplishments based on what matters most—the impact they had on the lives of our county’s residents.

Posted on: October 10, 2024

Behavioral Health Employers Need More Workers—Adams County Looking to Make the Connection

What: Behavioral Health Career Fair
Where: Front Range Community College Westminster Campus, Rocky Mountain Room, 3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster
When: Friday, Oct. 11, 4–7 p.m.

Following the recommendations of the Adams County Behavioral Health Services and Supports Assessment: A Blueprint for Action, Adams County is addressing one of the barriers to behavioral health services: a lack of workforce.

Posted on: October 3, 2024

Colorado Air and Space Port Achieves National Airport Designation

Elevated Status in FAA Classification Positions Airport for Future Growth and Funding Opportunities

Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) is proud to announce its new designation as a National General Aviation Airport, the highest classification in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). This significant achievement reflects the airport's increasing activity, infrastructure, and regional importance in aviation.

David Fraser
Posted on: September 18, 2024

Adams County Appoints David Fraser as Interim County Manager

Adams County is pleased to announce the appointment of David Fraser as the Interim County Manager. Fraser, a distinguished leader with three decades of experience in local government, will guide the county through this transitional period until Spring 2025, when the Board of County Commissioners will seek a permanent replacement.