B in the Loop: Broomfield Public Health eNewsletter

April 15, 2022

Public Health is Where You Are!

April 4-10 was National Public Health Week! In case you missed it, Broomfield Public Health and Environment highlighted a few of the ways that public health impacts your life:

Immunizations

Communities That Care

Reproductive Health

Health Equity

Climate Justice

Behavioral Health Improvement Plan

Visit BroomfieldHealth.org to see what additional programs and services the department offers!

News and Updates:

The amount of the COVID-19 virus in Broomfield wastewater has increased in April. View trends in Broomfield and other counties. Learn more about wastewater as a COVID-19 surveillance tool.
If you are 50 and older and/or immunocompromised, you may get a second booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Getting all recommended doses will provide you with the highest level of protection and help raise your immunity level — especially for those who are at high risk. Calculate how many doses you need for the highest level of protection. Find a vaccine near you at Broomfield.org/COVIDVaccine.

Skunk activity is increasing along the Front Range, and with that, potential risk of rabies. Rabies positive skunks have been identified in Broomfield, Boulder, and Jefferson counties in 2022. Review the above tips to keep your family and your pets safe this season.

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DEA National Prescription Take-Back Day is April 30!

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications. Click here to find a collection site near you, and click here to learn about medication disposal in Broomfield.

Early Childhood Mental Health Support Line

The Early Childhood Mental Health Support Line is a new, no-cost and confidential resource for anyone who cares for children under six. The support line helps families, caregivers, and professionals to better understand and support the mental and emotional wellbeing of young children in their care. Connect online or call the ECMH Support Line at (833) ECMH411 Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to speak directly to a consultant.

Colorado Collaborative Youth Summit is April 22-23

This virtual conference is for Youth, presented by Youth, and will focus on topics related to mental health, creating change in your community, youth-adult partnerships, substance misuse, resilient communities, LGBTQIA2+ identities and creating a more equitable world. Register now!

Heart of Broomfield Award Nominations

The Annual Heart of Broomfield Award recognizes those who have made significant contributions to Broomfield. Nominate a young person who is an outstanding community member (age 18 or younger), or a group of young community members for the Youth Award. Providing youth with positive recognition and connections strengthens protective networks of support for young people and helps to prevent substance use. Visit Broomfield.org/CTC for more information about Positive Youth Development.

Broomfield No Place for Hate Day was April 12

On April 12, and always, the Broomfield Heights Middle School No Place For Hate Coalition challenges you, individually and together with others, to participate in acts of kindness to fight injustice and discrimination. Learn more and take the pledge!

WIC Fruit and Vegetable Benefit Extended!

Great news! WIC’s fruit and vegetable benefit boost was extended! During the COVID-19 pandemic, the benefit amount provided to WIC families for fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables was increased significantly. This boosted benefit has now been extended through September 30, 2022.

Anyone who wants to take advantage of this boosted benefit should a pply for WIC!

Nuevo Podcast de Salud Mental en Español

Lea este mensaje del Community Reach Center:

"¡Estamos muy emocionados de anunciar nuestro nuevo podcast de salud mental en ESPAÑOL! ¡Con mucho feeling! El primer episodio ya está disponible.

Nuestra misión en Community Reach Center es mejorar la salud de nuestra comunidad. A través de este podcast, esperamos continuar reduciendo el estigma que rodea a la salud mental, educar a la comunidad sobre las diferentes formas de abordar los problemas que ésta implica, al igual que analizar recursos y temas que beneficiarán a nuestros oyentes."

Broomfield Summer Program Guide

The 2022 Summer Broomfield Program Guide is live! You can check out all the programs and events offered in June - August by the City and County of Broomfield. Check it out at Broomfield.org/ProgramGuide and discover all the great things Broomfield has to offer. Registration has started!

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