The Nurse Advisor Program to the Department of Human Services (DHS) provides assessment data, nursing medical advice and clarification of medical terms, assigned visits with clients and family members, and other case related information as requested by DHS Case Workers concerning high risk reported cases of suspected neglect/abuse, failure to thrive, severe bodily injury cases, and provide assessment and evaluation of infants and children ages 0-6.
Health
Health
Leigh Ann Frost, RN, BSN
Maternal, Family, & Nutrition Manager
970-498-6731
frostle@co.larimer.co.us
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment's Emergency Preparedness and Response Program (EPR) leads efforts in preventing, responding to, and recovering from emergencies that impact public health.
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Food Safety Program
The food safety program protects public health by working to reduce the factors that cause most foodborne illnesses, ensuring that food sold and served to the public is free of contamination and spoilage and promoting compliance with state food safety laws and regulations through education and enforcement.
Last updated 2015
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Playground sandboxes must be covered at the end of each day to help keep them free of cat and other animal excrement, litter and debris. This requirement only applies to designated sand boxes and does not include sand used as a resilient material or other ground covering.
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Illness Prevention
The child care and school health and safety programs help protect public health by inspecting schools, child care centers, and other places that serve children. They also work to ensure these places follow state regulations by providing education and enforcing the rules.
The Health Department has three locations:
Fort Collins office
1525 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Loveland office
200 Peridot Avenue
Loveland, CO 80537
Estes Park office
1601 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
Main Number: (970) 498-6700
Fax: (970) 498-6772
What is West Nile Virus?
West Nile virus is a disease that spreads through mosquito bites. It is common in Colorado and occurs every year. The largest outbreak of West Nile virus in Colorado occurred in 2003, with over 2,800 reported cases and 63 deaths. Some people who became seriously ill are still recovering, and some have permanent disabilities. Infected mosquitoes have been found in Larimer County every year since then