This plan addresses a variety of important needs including defining core services and standards, developing a system for assessing priorities, examining the funding processes, enhancing our workforce and increasing efficiency in using technology. In addition, the plan emphasizes the importance of sharing responsibilities and decision making among state and local public health agencies, across programs and organizations, and in conjunction with local...

SB-194, Public Health Act of 2008, requires that each County, by resolution of its board of county commissioners, establish and maintain a county public health agency. Any two or more contiguous counties, by resolutions of the boards of county commissioners of the respective counties may establish and maintain a district public health agency.

Our environment affects our health, and we affect our environment. Find out more about how the environment may be affecting your health with this easy to use tool that lets you see health and environmental information in one place. Learn about environmental health issues in your community and what you can do to protect yourself and your family.

Recent years have presented many significant changes and opportunities for population health. Although Colorado has had great success in protecting environmental quality and population health, not all residents have the same opportunities to reach their best health or live in the healthiest environment. This plan elevates a shared vision and shared strategies on several key issues. It focuses in two flagship priority areas: obesity and mental health/substance...