By Nicole Boyer, Public Affairs Coordinator, Jefferson County Public Health
When you think about what Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) does, what comes to mind? What exactly does a health department do? Perhaps you think of restaurant inspections, or preventing illnesses spread by animals. Maybe you think of sexual health services, like pregnancy prevention or STI testing. Or is your first thought about vaccinations, and COVID-19 response and prevention?
JCPH does all of this and more. As your local health department, our ultimate goal is to promote and protect health for all people through prevention, education, treatment, response and regulation, and to work in collaboration with members of our community to help make Jeffco – and all of its municipalities – healthier communities that are more resilient, safe and thriving.
Public health is both a science and an art, bringing community together through resources, education and collaboration. Our philosophy at JCPH is that we will purposefully serve and engage the community to address public health needs to achieve the vision of Healthy People, Healthy Places. All people have the right to live their healthiest lives possible. There are countless resources that people from all walks of life can utilize at JCPH. No matter if you are a parent of young children looking for community, a new Coloradan preparing for an unpredictable winter or a homeowner looking to keep your house safe and well-maintained, JCPH has services for you.
We are dedicated to building trust and relationships with the people we serve, and this column is a new way for you, as members of the Edgewater community, to connect with your JCPH team. Public health is for everyone, and we want to connect you with the programs that can improve your life. Check back every month for new insights into public health and to learn more about how your local health department is here for you.
The topics that are important to you are important to us, and we want to hear from you! Send us an email or find us online and on Facebook or Twitter.
About Jefferson County Public Health
Public health is what we do collectively to prevent illness and premature death and promote health in our neighborhoods and communities. Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is a nationally accredited health department committed to promoting and protecting health across the lifespan for all people through prevention, education and partnerships. To learn more about JCPH visit https://www.jeffco.us/public-health. You can also follow JCPH on Twitter @JeffcoPH, Instagram @JeffcoPH and Facebook @jeffcopublichealth.
Joel has been a resident of Edgewater, Colorado with his family since 2012. He is the Executive Director of local education nonprofit Edgewater Collective and Editor of the Edgewater Echo.
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