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On World AIDS Day, JCPH Promotes HIV Testing (También Disponible en Español)

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***Press Release updated on November 29***

Jefferson County, Colo. — Communities worldwide observe World AIDS Day every year on December 1. It is a day to remember those who have lost their lives to HI...

Prioritize Safety for a Delicious Holiday Season (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — The holiday season is right around the corner and often food is at the center of most celebrations. As many people get ready to prepare their holiday meals for friends and fa...

Preventing Lead Exposure in Children

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Jefferson County, Colo. — Ensuring our children are happy and thriving in a safe and healthy environment is extremely important to us all. Identifying lead-hazards at home is crucial in cre...

Jeffco Board of Health Welcomes New Board Member, Sarah Lampe (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — On Sept.26, 2023, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners announced they appointed Sarah Lampe as the newest member of the Jefferson County Board of Hea...

Cat with Plague Found in Jefferson County

Jefferson County, Colo. – On Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, a cat located in the area of Meyer Ranch Park located at S. Turkey Creek Road and Highway 285 tested positive for plague. The cat is the first case of plague in Jefferson County this year. T...

Get Vaccinated this Fall to Help Reduce Spread of Respiratory Virus (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. – As we enter respiratory illness season, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is encouraging the community to get vaccinated and help reduce disease transmission of three c...

This SepticSmart Week, Keep Your System Running Smoothly

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Jefferson County, Colo. – Septic systems generally go unnoticed until something goes wrong. This fall, don’t let things get backed up. Sept. 18-22 is SepticSmart week, an...

National Preparedness Month - Preparing for disasters before they happen (Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. – Disasters disrupt lives every year, leaving behind lasting effects on both people and property. In Jefferson County, emergency events can range from natural events like wil...

JCPH Looks to Community to Help Shape the Future of Public Health in Jeffco (Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is looking for community members who want to help shape the future of public health in our community. As the department begins the pro...

JCPH Announces Observance of International Overdose Awareness Day (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. – International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is August 31, 2023, and Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) and the Points West Syringe Services Program are encouraging resid...

JCPH and BOH Announce New Executive Director, Dr. Sarah Story (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. - The Jefferson County Board of Health (BOH) and Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) are excited to announce Executive Director finalist Dr. Sarah Story, Ph.D., MPP, MPH as the new Exec...

JCPH's WIC Program Receives USDA Premiere Breastfeeding Award of Excellence

Jefferson County, Colo. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program with the WIC Premiere Breastfeeding Aw...

Celebrate Breastfeeding with Jefferson County Public Health (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. – As anyone who has nursed a baby — or loved someone who nursed a baby — knows, breastfeeding can be a beautiful, difficult and complex journey. For National Breastfeeding Month, celebrated each ye...

JCPH emphasizes need for back-to-school vaccines (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — Health is a top consideration for Jeffco families year-round, and when parents make sure their kids are up-to-date on all immunizations, they’re doing more than ...

JCPH Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Jefferson County

Jefferson County, CO — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has reported the first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Jefferson County. Additionally, WNV has been found in mosquitoes in at least seven coun...

STATEMENT: Jefferson County Public Health announces finalist in Executive Director recruitment

Jefferson County, Colo. - Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is excited to announce a finalist candidate for the currently open Executive Director position. Dr. Sarah Story, Ph.D., MPP, MPH, will be completing the multi-step, comprehensive interview pr...

JCPH Food Systems team announces efforts to reduce food insecurity (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, food access — or a lack thereof — became more apparent in many people’s lives than it ever had been before. ...

Prevent animal- and insect-borne disease this summer (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — As the weather warms up and community members start spending more time outdoors, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is sharing information to keep animals and insects fr...

STATEMENT: Jefferson County Public Health welcomes new interim Executive Director, Jeff Zayach

Jefferson County, Colo. — The Jefferson County Board of Health has hired an interim Executive Director for Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH). Jeff Zayach, MS, will serve in this role as the department continues its recruitment efforts for a full-time,...

STATEMENT: JCPH offering updated bivalent doses as primary series (También Disponible en Español)

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Following approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [external link] and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [external link], Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) will now be offering the upd...

JCPH advises residents about poor air quality during warmer months (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — As Jeffco residents and visitors begin to spend more time outdoors this spring and summer, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) wants to remind everyone about the importan...

Rates of Syphilis rising in Jeffco and across Colorado (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — In recent years, rates of some sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) have been on the rise in Jeffco, Colorado and nationwide, including a concerning increase in syphilis ...

STATEMENT: FDA approves wider use of bivalent vaccine, JCPH awaiting prescribing guidelines

Jefferson County, Colo. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the authorizations and recommended vaccine schedules on April 18, 2023. With this update, monovalent vaccines (the vaccines recommended as a primary series before the updat...

JCPH honors 2022 Public Health Champions and releases annual report (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — Jefferson County is a place worth celebrating. It’s filled with vibrant communities, diverse cultures and, above all else, wonderful people. At Jefferson County P...

Take Steps to Protect and Preserve Jeffco’s Groundwater (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — Water is a precious resource throughout Colorado, and one that we all must work to protect. One of the most important sources of water here in Jefferson County is groundwat...

Nurse home visitation programs available for Jeffco families (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — Being a parent can be incredibly challenging and rewarding, especially during little ones’ earliest years or when a child has special healthcare needs. To help fa...

JCPH Recommends Jeffco Residents Test Their Homes for Radon (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — January is National Radon Action Month, and Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is encouraging residents to protect themselves and loved ones from dangerous radon gas by ...

First 2023 Case of Rabies in Colorado Found in Morrison (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — A skunk found on Jan. 2, 2023 in Morrison near W. Belleview and Quincy Avenues has tested positive for rabies. This is the first rabid animal to be found in Jefferson Count...

Omicron booster doses now authorized for people 6 months and older (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — As of Dec. 9, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [external link] and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [external link] have approved the bivalent booster ...

Jefferson County Board of Health Welcomes New Board Member, Rachelle Woods

Jefferson County, Colo. — On Nov. 1, 2022, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners appointed Rachelle Woods, MSN, RN, as the newest member of the Jefferson County Board of Health. The Board of Health is the governing body for Jefferso...

For World AIDS Day, JCPH encourages all residents to get tested and know their status

Jefferson County, Colo. — Across the U.S., about 1.2 million people have HIV — and about 13 percent of them don’t know it and need testing. That’s roughly twice the population of Jefferson County. While the...

Make this holiday season sweet by putting food safety at the forefront

Jefferson County, Colo. — The holidays are a time for family, celebrations and — of course — food. As the winter holiday season kicks off, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) wants to remind all our residents that the best ...

JCPH selected for community air monitoring grant

JCPH to receive grant funding to help address air quality information gaps in underserved communities 

Jefferson County, Colo. — On November 3, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced [external link] Jeffe...

JCPH Advisory - Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza on the Rise Across Colorado

Jefferson County, Colo. — Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) and The Colorado Department of Agriculture [external link], have continued to monitor for reports of wild and domestic birds that have been infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Inf...

Omicron booster doses available for all individuals ages 5 and older at JCPH

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Jefferson County, Colo. — As of Oct. 12, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [external link] and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [external link] have approved the bivalent booster...

Flu Season is Here: Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from the Flu

Jefferson County, Colo. — As we enter flu season, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is recommending the Jefferson County community, ages six months and older, get their annual flu vaccine. While there is no way of knowing yet what the flu se...

This National Preparedness Month, JCPH encourages residents to take action before disasters happen

Jefferson County, Colo. – During National Preparedness Month, observed annually in September, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) wants to remind Jeffco community members to stay organized and ready in case of a sudden disaster or emergency ev...

For Sexual Health Awareness Month, JCPH launches new resource called Text4SexFacts

Jefferson County, Colo. — At Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH), we know that it’s important for all members of our community to feel educated and empowered about their sexual health. That’s why this September, for Nationa...

JCPH encourages all residents to take steps to keep their food safe

Jefferson County, Colo. — Ensuring that our community has access to safe, healthy and contaminant-free food is a core pillar of public health. At Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH), our Environmental Health Services team works diligently with retail fo...

New omicron boosters available now at JCPH clinic

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Jefferson County, Colo. — To continue to provide the best protection from the COVID-19 virus and its variants, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is excited to announce the availability of new, b...

For National Suicide Prevention Month and Week, JCPH reminds residents of vital resources

Jefferson County, Colo. — Suicide is never an easy topic to discuss, but just as Jefferson County’s population continues to grow, so has the number of people suicide affects in our county.  In fact, in 2021, suicide was the eighth leading cause o...

HELPING JEFFCO KIDS THRIVE: A review of Healthy Kids Colorado Survey data and public health services

The beginning of a new school year is an exciting and busy time for families in Jefferson County. As families in our community adjust to new routines, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) knows this season can also be stressful and complicated. To help o...

Take Steps to Prevent Overdose and Create a Safer, Healthier Jeffco

Jefferson County, Colo. — Overdose affects the entire Jefferson County community. Many people in our community have lost or nearly lost someone to overdose, have experienced an overdose themselves or know someone who uses drugs. Alongside those ...

Novavax vaccine against COVID-19 now available at JCPH

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Jefferson County, Colo. — Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is excited to announce the availability of a new kind of COVID-19 vaccine at our clinic in Lakewood (645 Parfet St.). The new vaccine,...

JCPH celebrates National Breastfeeding Month, emphasizes need for robust support of nursing families

Jefferson County, Colo. – Bringing a child into the world can be difficult, especially amidst recent concerns like the nationwide infant formula shortage. That’s why it’s so important new parents have a strong suppor...

JCPH Offers Tips to Stay Healthy and Safe during Poor Air Quality Days This Summer

Jefferson County, Colo. — Each summer, Jefferson County, along with the entire Denver Metropolitan Area, faces challenges when it comes to clean, healthy and safe air. During this time of year, when the climate is hot and dry, air quality can worsen and m...

Take Steps to Prevent Animal- and Insect-borne Diseases this Summer

Jefferson County, Colo. — It’s summer in Colorado, and it’s the perfect time for Jeffco residents to enjoy their favorite outdoor activities. Whether you’re spending your days at cookouts, hiking or by the pool, Jef...

CDC authorizes COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 6 months and older

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Jefferson County, Colo. — Last weekend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave its official recommendation that all children ages 6 months and older be vaccinated against COVID-19...

Get Paid to Get Tested at Jefferson County Public Health

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Jefferson County, Colo. — With rates of many sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) on the rise across the county and state, including HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV), it’s more important than e...

JCPH Advisory: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is reaching out to all county residents who keep backyard poultry flocks (chickens, geese, ducks, quails, etc.) and farm owners with poultry to alert them to a strain of avian flu that has been detected in Colorado. T...

Notice: Jefferson County now in CDC’s Community Level High, additional precautions recommended

As COVID-19 case counts and positivity rates have continued to increase across the state, Jefferson County has moved to COVID-19 Community Level High based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) metrics. Significantly, this means that within ...

Jefferson County moves to CDC’s COVID-19 Community Level Medium

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Jefferson County, Colo. — With both case counts and positivity rates rising in Jefferson County, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has moved Jeffco from COVID-19 Communit...

JCPH recognizes 2021 Public Health Champions and releases 2021 Report to the Community

Through the challenges of the last several years, it has been strength and camaraderie within our community that have brought us together and kept us united. In the face of some of the largest public health needs and concerns we have ever faced, Jefferson...

JCPH Warns of Possible Exposure to Hepatitis A in Wheat Ridge

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Jefferson County, Colo. — Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH), in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is advising the public about a potential expo...

Jefferson County Board of Health Welcomes New Board member

Hilda Gehrke Joins Board to Further Passion for Serving Community

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Jefferson County, Colo. — In February 2022, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners appointed Hilda Gehrke as the newest m...