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The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is reminding everyone to keep a safe distance from wild animals after three bats in the county recently tested positive for rabies.
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Water Sample Testing for Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Notice: Our offices will be closed for Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11. We will not be accepting water samples that day. Regular drop-off service will resume on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Thank you!
Join Us: Friday, Aug. 28
Mark your calendars for a day of learning among local perinatal care providers, hosted by the Larimer County Perinatal Well-Being Coalition. This one-day event will include:
A sample of the mosquito population in Larimer County tested positive for West Nile virus. They were found in the southeast area of Fort Collins. This marks the beginning of heightened risk for residents, especially as warmer weather leads to increased mosquito activity throughout the region. So far this year, no human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Larimer County.
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With several days of high temperatures in the forecast, the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is reminding everyone to know how to recognize signs of heat-related illness and take simple steps to stay cool, hydrated, and healthy. Heat-related deaths are on the rise across the United States, with more than 2,300 reported in 2023, one of the hottest years on record. Whether you’re working or playing outside, it’s important to be prepared and protect yourself from the dangers of extreme heat.
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The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) has confirmed a human case of tularemia in a resident of Larimer County. Health officials are reminding residents and visitors that a few simple precautions can help prevent illness from ticks and other wildlife while enjoying the outdoors this summer.
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The Benefits of Volunteering
"By fostering connection, purpose and engagement, volunteering not only enriches individuals’ lives, but also offers a critical response to today’s pressing public health challenges."
— From Nice to Necessary: Unleashing the Impact of Volunteering Through Transformative Investment, Points of Light, 2025
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 City of Loveland, and the Larimer County Commissioners, proudly announced the establishment of a new air quality monitoring station in Loveland on Friday, May 30. The ribbon cutting ceremony 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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The Health Department has three locations:
Fort Collins office
1525 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
1525 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Loveland office
200 Peridot Avenue
Loveland, CO 80537
200 Peridot Avenue
Loveland, CO 80537
Estes Park office
1601 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
1601 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
Main Number: (970) 498-6700
Fax: (970) 498-6745
