Respiratory disease season is coming up and the best way to protect yourself from serious illness and the risk of hospitalization is to get vaccinated for Flu, COVID-19, and RSV. Talk to your healthcare provider to find out which vaccines are right for you and your family.

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Respiratory disease season is coming up and the best way to protect yourself from serious illness and the risk of hospitalization is to get vaccinated for Flu, COVID-19, and RSV. Talk to your healthcare provider to find out which vaccines are right for you and your family.

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The NCHD Equity & Outreach team of Community Health Workers (CHWs) use an integrated approach to provide assistance to community members and families in accessing and navigating the healthcare system, essential community services, and promoting healthy behaviors.

In collaboration with community partners, we provide resources and education at various events, including health fairs, youth events, community engagement meetings, and community resource fairs. You can find upcoming events on the calendar, and more information about services provided by visiting the Equity and Outreach page.

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Northern Colorado has already seen the first mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus and now the first human cases have been reported as well. Most people who contract West Nile will not experience symptoms, but a severe case can include seizures, coma, confusion, and some effects may be permanent. The best way to protect yourself from West Nile is to prevent mosquito bites.

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Measles remains a concern in Colorado and across the nation. The MMR vaccine is still the best defense against measles, providing 97% protection after two doses. If you have questions about measles or immunization, please follow the button link to our FAQ page.

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NCHD is participating in the National Diabetes Prevention Program to provide northeast Colorado residents resources to lower their risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. If you feel you are at risk and want to check out how we can help, please click the button.

The Northeast Colorado Health Department is your trusted ally in safeguarding and promoting community well-being.

At the heart of our mission lies a commitment to protect health and inspire prevention. Our rural public health workforce is made up of just over 40 staff members and covers 9,200 square miles of territory with an office in each of the six counties. We have proudly been serving Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington and Yuma counties since 1948.

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HEALTHY BEHAVIORS

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AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

PREVENT

INJURY AND DISEASE

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Northeast Colorado Health Department is committed to providing equitable access to our services for all members of our community.

Our ongoing accessibility efforts are working toward conforming with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA or higher as defined by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

These guidelines not only help make web content accessible to people with sensory, cognitive, and mobility disabilities but ultimately to all people, regardless of ability.

Not all documents and pages on our website are currently accessible. While we work toward that goal, we welcome comments on how to improve this website’s digital accessibility for users with disabilities and requests for accommodations to any of NCHD’s services or documents.

Please contact us by email pio@nchd.org or by phone 877-795-0646.

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