What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope
What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope
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The Northeast Colorado Health Department is currently conducting a Community Health Assessment that will direct our services focus for the next five years. This two-part assessment analyzes a number of community health indicators including risk factors, quality of life, mortality, morbidity, community assets and social determinants of health and health inequity. In addition, information will be gathered on how effectively the public health system provides essential services. The data from this Community Health Assessment will inform decision-ma...
In April 2020, the Northeast Colorado Health Department Board of Health signed a resolution declaring a local public health emergency for the special district of the Northeast Colorado Health Department. During their board meeting on June 23, the Board rescinded the resolution. “The Public Health Emergency Declaration is no longer needed for our ongoing COVID-19 pandemic response,” said Trish McClain, Director of NCHD. NCHD’s health district includes Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington and Yuma counties. While cases of COVID-19 have...
Politics, COVID-19 and life itself have created ongoing stress for most of us. While each person’s situation is unique, many are facing similar worries and challenges. We still don’t know exactly what to expect as we move forward, but there is hope of a better future. Managing our expectations and allowing for flexibility continues to be important. Often we have expectations of ourselves and others. Give yourself and others grace. Our plans may need to be modified to ensure they are realistic and achievable. We cannot always control what hap...
Are you thinking about getting a COVID-19 vaccination? In making your decision, it is important to gather all of the information needed and weigh the benefits versus the risks. We currently have three COVID-19 vaccines that have all gone through the same trials as other vaccines and are approved for use by the FDA through an Emergency Use Authorization. As it does with all vaccines, the FDA continues to monitor these vaccines ongoing and if concerns arise, they take steps to assess the continued safety of the vaccines. An example of this is...
The Northeast Colorado Health Department is recognizing community members and facilities across northeast Colorado for their dedication to public health and excellence in food safety with our annual Public Health Awards. This year, because of social distancing, NCHD will award these individuals and organizations at a distance by foregoing the annual awards ceremony and mailing their awards. “Although we can’t have an awards reception this year, these recipients are no less honored by our organization,” says Trish McClain, NCHD Executive Direc...
