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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 the Alexander Mountain Fire. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued an air quality health advisory for the area, affecting everyone in Loveland, Big Thompson Canyon, 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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Larimer County’s Healthy Kids Colorado Survey Results Reveal Positive Trends in Youth Safety, Mental Health, and Well-Being

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is sharing good news from the latest Healthy Kids Colorado Survey. The survey results show improvements in youth safety, mental health, and overall well-being. This comprehensive survey, which gathers data from students across the state, showcases the progress in fostering a supportive and healthy environment for young residents. 

Key Findings:

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New Air Quality Monitoring Station Unveiled at Bethke Elementary School in Timnath

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE), in partnership with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Air Pollution Control Division, the Town of Timnath, Poudre School District, and the Larimer County Commissioners, proudly announced the establishment of a new air quality monitoring station at Bethke Elementary School in Timnath. The ribbon cutting ceremony, held today at 9:00 a.m., marked a significant milestone in the county’s ongoing efforts to enhance air quality monitoring and ensure the health and well-being of its residents.

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Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus Found in Larimer County

Update 6/26/2024 - In our June 24 news release, we reported that the first mosquitoes with West Nile Virus in Larimer County were found in Loveland. We have since learned that the test results were falsely positive. We will alert the media when and where the first positive pools are found. We will also alert the media when a positive human case of West Nile virus is reported in Larimer County. 

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Larimer County Department of Health and Environment Urges Residents to Stay Cool as Temperatures Climb

As temperatures are forecasted to rise into the high nineties for the next several days, the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is urging all residents to take necessary precautions to stay cool and safe. 

Heat-related deaths have been increasing in the United States, with over 2,300 deaths across the country in 2023 alone. Last year during the warm season, 69 Larimer County residents visited an emergency department for heat-related illness, a number the Health Department aims to reduce. 

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Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus in Larimer County

West Nile virus (WNV) is a disease spread from infected mosquitoes to people. In 2023, we saw record numbers of mosquitoes that can carry this virus in Larimer County, including in the Town of Berthoud.

The Town of Berthoud currently has a mosquito management program that uses larvicides to control mosquito populations. Larvicides are insecticides that target mosquito larvae, helping to manage mosquitoes both indoors and outdoors. Larvicides do not kill adult mosquitoes. 

Rabid Bat Found in Twin Silo Park in Fort Collins

The Larimer County Department of Health is alerting residents that a rabid bat was found Thursday in Twin Silo Park, which is located at the intersection of Zeigler and Ketcher roads in Fort Collins. The bat was near the northwest corner of the park. The bat was tested and results received Friday confirmed the bat was positive for rabies. 

If you, your children, or your pets had direct contact with a bat in this area, please notify the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment by calling 970-498-6666. 

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Rabid bat found in Larimer County

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) has confirmed that a bat in Larimer County has tested positive for rabies. This is the first rabid animal found in Larimer County this year. The sick bat was found on a porch in a neighborhood near Drake and Timberline in Fort Collins on Thursday, April 25. The bat was captured by NOCO Humane Animal Protection & Control and later tested positive for rabies. 

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Larimer County Health Department unveils five-year plan to enhance community health

The Larimer County Board of Health has approved the 2024-2029 Larimer County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), marking a significant step towards enhancing the well-being of local residents. This comprehensive plan outlines collaborative efforts to be undertaken over the next five-years aimed at fostering better health outcomes for all people in Larimer County.

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