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Voces Jovenes y Fuertes (VJF) is a youth coalition operating in Larimer County. Our mission is to support the health and well-being of Hispanic and Latinx people in our community. We do this through education, advocacy and research.

Join our next meeting!

VJF meets every other Wednesday from 5:30pm to 7pm at TAC212 (212 West Mountain Ave, Fort Collins). Free dinner is provided at each meeting. Visit our Instagram for information on upcoming meetings.

Youth in Action (YIA) is a youth coalition operating in Estes Park. Our mission is to help improve the mental and physical health of Estes Valley youth by working with local nonprofits. 

YIA awards grants to local nonprofits to fund youth-oriented projects. We host fundraising events throughout the year to raise money for these grants and partner with Give Next to research nonprofits, review applications, conduct interviews, and award funds.

First West Nile Virus Death of a Larimer County Resident This Year

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is reporting the first West Nile virus (WNV) death of a Larimer County resident this year. The Fort Collins adult passed away from neuroinvasive WNV.
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Back-to-School Immunization Clinics

LCDHE is offering low-or no-cost vaccines for children ages 4 and older and their families. Vaccine clinics will be held at locations across the community to provide:
- All school-required vaccines
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Flu
- PLEASE NOTE: COVID-19 vaccines currently unavailable. Please check back mid-October for updates.
 

Visit larimer.gov/back2school for details

Health Guidance for Larimer County Amid Poor Air Quality

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is providing guidance due to the poor air quality from active wildfires in western Colorado. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued an air quality health advisory for the Front Range Urban Corridor, affecting everyone in Loveland, Fort Collins, and nearby locations. Health Officials are advising people in areas with visible smoke or odor to avoid outdoor exposure and reduce physical activity, both indoors and outdoors.
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Rabid Bat Found along a Recreational Trail in Loveland

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is alerting residents that a rabid bat was recently found near the Equalizer Loop Trail in Loveland.
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Health officials report first West Nile Virus case in Larimer County

Health officials with the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment have confirmed the first reported case of West Nile virus in the county this year. The individual resides in Fort Collins, and is currently recovering. Earlier this week, the Health Department reported an increased risk of West Nile virus based on local mosquito trap data. Data are showing that there is a low overall abundance of mosquitoes, which has resulted in a higher proportion of infected mosquitoes. This means the risk of infection from a single mosquito bite is greater now compared to recent years.
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