Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites are still available for those who need it. Find a location near you if you have any signs or symptoms of COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status or prior infection. Find a testing location...
The Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) has been selected by the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to receive a $48,000 grant to enhance its capacity to address cognitive health and dementia. Read on...
Douglas County Commissioners and Tri-County Health Department signed an Intergovernmental Agreement Sept. 28 for TCHD to continue providing public health services through the end of 2022. Read on...
The enforcement of Public Health Orders is a process that involves communication and education. A recent news story inaccurately reported that TCHD was going to arrest teachers and staff for not enforcing the current mask order, which is false. Read on...
On Monday, Aug. 30, Tri-County Health Department was notified that a Commerce City resident tested positive for West Nile virus. This case follows reports of WNV-infected mosquitoes in Adams and Arapahoe counties and three infected horses in Adams County. Read on...
The Board of Health voted to rescind their policy on allowing opt outs to county-wide public health orders, rescind their recent school mask order for children aged 2-11 years, and put a universal mask order in place for all schools. Read on...
Baby animals are irresistible, but they may be dangerous if they carry an animal-borne disease like rabies or have an aggressive mother nearby. The best protection is to avoid contact all together. Teach children to stay away from all wild animals. Read on...
