The Archuleta County Public Health Department (ACPHD) is proud to join communities nationwide in celebrating National Public Health Week, April 7-13.
This year’s theme, “It Starts Here” underscores the critical role public health plays in ensuring the well-being of our community.
“Public Health focuses on the science and art of protecting and improving the health of our community, but our staff cannot do it without you,” commented Executive Director Ashley Wilson. “Public Health starts with you! Your health and the health of your family starts with prevention; starts with healthy movement, healthy food, and healthy habits. It starts here; it starts now.”
ACPHD is committed to providing a wide range of essential services to Archuleta County residents, including: Birth and Death Certificates, Community and Family Services, Clinic Services which provide testing for sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and pregnancy, Immunizations, Food Safety Program, Health Insurance Assistance, Communicable Disease and Rabies information, Nurse-Family Partnership and Women, Infant, & Children services, SafeCare in-home visit program, Women’s Wellness Connection, and Forensic Nurse Exams.
These programs were built during ACPHD’s first year of operations, with further program expansion in 2025 and 2026.
ACPHD encourages everyone to join in celebrating National Public Health Week and learning more about the vital role public health plays in our community. ACPHD will host an open house on Thursday, April 10, from 4-6pm at their offices, 502 S. 8th Street in Pagosa Springs. This is a great opportunity to learn more about ACPHD services, meet the team, and discover how the department works to keep Archuleta County healthy.
The open house is free and open to the public. Come ready with curiosity and questions!
For more information, please call 970-264-8378, or email pio@archuletacounty.org.