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The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob McDonald as its new Environmental Health Services Director. McDonald brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career in public health leadership to Larimer County.
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The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is informing the community that the St. Louis encephalitis virus has been identified in a single mosquito pool in northeast Fort Collins. This is the first time the virus has been found in a mosquito pool in Larimer County. No human cases have been reported in Larimer County and the risk of contracting the virus is extremely low in Colorado.
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COVID-19 Vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine is now available through our clinics. Supplies are limited, availability may vary. You can visit the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment COVID-19 webpage to learn more about availability through other providers and pharmacies. Please note that costs may vary depending on your insurance coverage.
New Parents Struggling with Depression and Anxiety:
You are not alone. You are not to blame. You can get help. With help, you will be well.
Mental Health conditions in the perinatal period are the most common complication of childbearing. Studies show that 1 in 5 moms and 1 in 10 dads suffer from perinatal depression and anxiety, but that number is likely even higher. There are a number of providers, organizations, and resources to help you get through this.
Help for Partners, Families, and Friends
You may be worried that someone you care about is suffering from pregnancy-related depression or anxiety. You may even experience feelings like confusion, sadness, or pain about their reaction to becoming a parent. New parents may be just as confused or surprised by what is happening, but know they are not to blame, and they need empathy and support from loved ones.
About the Perinatal Well-Being Coalition
The Perinatal Well-Being Coalition is a perinatal mental health and family wellness network in Larimer County that seeks to support birthing people, moms, dads, and their families at risk of pregnancy-related depression and anxiety. The current iteration of this coalition combines two former groups: The Pregnancy Related Depression & Anxiety and Mood Disorders Coalition (PRD/AMD), initiated in 2014, and the Nurse and Family Partnership (NFP) Perinatal Coalition, initiated in 2020.
Join us in September for a morning of learning among local perinatal care providers. Register here.
