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January is ! Help spread the word: Getting the HPV vaccine as a pr***en is one of the best things young people can do t...
01/02/2026

January is ! Help spread the word: Getting the HPV vaccine as a pr***en is one of the best things young people can do to prevent HPV and certain cancers, including cervical cancer, when they grow up: www.hpvfreeco.org

Once your Christmas tree becomes dry and drops its needles, it's time to responsibly discard it. A dried-out tree can be...
12/30/2025

Once your Christmas tree becomes dry and drops its needles, it's time to responsibly discard it. A dried-out tree can be a significant fire hazard, and one-third of Christmas tree fires actually occur in January.

For information on the City of Arvada Government's Christmas tree recycling program, which runs from Dec. 26-Jan 19th at Stenger Sports Complex, please visit: https://www.arvadaco.gov/717/Christmas-Tree-Recycling

What a year! Thank you to all our volunteers who made 2025 incredible. Want to help your community with your skill set ...
12/30/2025

What a year! Thank you to all our volunteers who made 2025 incredible.

Want to help your community with your skill set in 2026? Join JCPH volunteers. Register here: https://covolunteers.state.co.us/index.php

12/29/2025

In Jeffco, most fireworks are illegal without a permit and even the “small” ones can cause serious burns, fires and ER trips. Sparklers burn hot enough to melt metal. 🔥
Celebrate safely with glow sticks, confetti, music and friends, and let the pros handle the sparkles in the sky.

Stay safe, Jeffco and happy New Year! 💚 https://www.jeffco.us/945/Fireworks

Reminder: Jefferson County Offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, in observance of Christmas Day. We wish you ...
12/24/2025

Reminder: Jefferson County Offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, in observance of Christmas Day. We wish you a safe and happy holiday! www.jeffco.us/4872/Public-Health

Did you know 💭 WIC is not only the first food as medicine program in the US but also offers additional benefits to eligi...
12/23/2025

Did you know 💭 WIC is not only the first food as medicine program in the US but also offers additional benefits to eligible families?
In addition to healthy foods and nutrition education, WIC offers breastfeeding support, health care referrals, community events and more!

Getting started with WIC is worth it. Learn more and sign up today: https://www.jeffco.us/2173/Women-Infants-Children-WIC
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¿Sabía que 💭 WIC no solo es el primer programa de alimentos como medicina en los Estados Unidos, sino que también brinda beneficios adicionales a las familias elegibles?
Además de alimentos saludables y educación nutricional, WIC ofrece apoyo a la lactancia, remisiones a servicios de atención médica, actividades comunitarias y mucho más.

Vale la pena inscribirse en WIC. Obtén más información e inscríbete: https://www.jeffco.us/2173/Women-Infants-Children-WIC

The holiday season can be a joyful time for many, but for those who are grieving, it can also be a time of intense sadne...
12/22/2025

The holiday season can be a joyful time for many, but for those who are grieving, it can also be a time of intense sadness and emotional struggle. 🩵
If you are grieving, acknowledge your feelings while also setting boundaries by declining some events or modifying traditions. Practice self-care, which includes both physical health and mental well-being, such as staying active, getting enough sleep and finding support through friends, family or grief groups. https://www.jcmh.org/

If radon were a space on the board, it would be the one you never want to land on. 🫣 About half of Colorado homes have h...
12/22/2025

If radon were a space on the board, it would be the one you never want to land on. 🫣

About half of Colorado homes have high radon levels. Long-term exposure can damage lung cells and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.

Any home can have radon, no matter the age, design or location. Knowing the risk is the first step toward staying safe. 😊
Take your next move toward learning more: www.jeffco.us/2337/Radon
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Si el radón fuera un espacio en el tablero, sería en el que nunca querrías caer. 🫣

Casi la mitad de los hogares en Colorado tienen niveles altos de radón. La exposición prolongada puede dañar las células de los pulmones y es la segunda causa principal de cáncer de pulmón en Estados Unidos.

Cualquier hogar puede tener radón, sin importar su edad, diseño o ubicación. Conocer el riesgo es el primer paso para protegerte. 😊
Aprende más información en www.jeffco.us/2337/Radon

12/21/2025

Customers who received an automated message saying their power has been restored but are still without electricity should report it to Xcel Energy immediately. Please call 1-800-895-1999, text OUT to 98936, or use the Xcel outage map or reporting website so crews can identify remaining outages and restore power as quickly as possible.

Power restoration efforts are underway, with crews continuing repairs as damage assessments are completed. However, beca...
12/20/2025

Power restoration efforts are underway, with crews continuing repairs as damage assessments are completed. However, because power has been out for an extended amount of time, some food and refrigerated medications may no longer be safe.

What to do now & as power returns:
-Don’t taste food to check safety, when in doubt, throw it out
-Bag spoiled food tightly and place in regular trash to help prevent pests
-Call your pharmacist or healthcare provider before using refrigerated medications
-Unplug electronics to protect against power surges

www.jeffco.us/power-outage-info

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Se están realizando esfuerzos para restaurar la electricidad, y los equipos continúan con las reparaciones mientras se completan las evaluaciones de daños. Sin embargo, debido a la duración del corte, algunos alimentos y medicamentos refrigerados podrían no ser seguros.

Qué hacer ahora y al restablecerse la electricidad:
-No pruebe los alimentos para verificar su seguridad; ante la duda, deséchelos.
-Coloque los alimentos en mal estado en bolsas bien cerradas y tírelos a la basura regular para prevenir plagas.
-Consulte con su farmacéutico o proveedor de salud antes de usar medicamentos refrigerados.
-Desconecte los aparatos electrónicos para protegerlos de sobrecargas de energía.

Más información: www.jeffco.us/power-outage-info

12/20/2025

📞 Please do not call 911 unless you have an emergency.

Jefferson County has set up an information line for the Xcel Energy Public Safety Power Shutoff.

For questions related to the ongoing power outage, please call 303-271-8911 and leave a voicemail.

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