Hosting of the half-hour show rotates among the Health District, City of Fort Collins, Larimer County and the U.S. Forest Service. Richard Cox and Nancy Nichols host the program for the Health District on the first Thursday of each month.

2011

Nov. 3 — Chelsea Williams and Jillian Jetter, public health associates with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, discuss the Public Health Associate Program and their two-year placements at the Health District.

Oct. 6 — Lori Daigle and Marisa Martinez of the newly renamed Alliance for Suicide Prevention discuss what their organization is doing to increase awareness and decrease the stigma of suicide in Larimer County.

Sept. 1 — The Health District's Samantha Murphy explains the work of the Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Partnership.

Aug. 4 — Health District Communications Specialist Nancy Nichols talks about HealthInfoSource.com, a free health information resource for the greater Fort Collins area.

July 7 — Bill Patterson, Taylor Cobb and Jessica Eckhardt of Volunteers of America discuss VOA programs that enhance the health of seniors in our community.

June 2 - The Health District is available to help families sign up for Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus, and Rosie Duran tells how easy it is.

May 5 — Kim Sharpe of the Healthier Communities Coalition of Larimer County describes key priorities of the coalition and the Health District's involvement with the coalition to improve community health.

April 7 — A repeat of the December 2010 show featuring Jim Becker

March 3 — A repeat of the January 2011 show featuring Norma Pomerleau

Feb. 3 — It's American Heart Month and Health District cardiovascular nurse Cheri Nichols tells how important -- and easy -- it is to get your cholesterol checked.

Jan. 6 — Stop-smoking coach Norma Pomerleau describes the Health District's Step Free tobacco cessation program.

2010

Dec. 2 — A new program coordinated by the Health District is helping provide badly needed dental care to local residents  with disabilities. Resource development coordinator Jim Becker explains.

Nov. 4 — Tracy Schwartz of Neighbor to Neighbor explains the connection between affordable housing and good health.

Oct. 7 — Dental hygienist Bev Sleight, of the Health District's Family Dental Clinic, discusses the importance of good oral healthcare in children. Also Rosie Duran talks about new Health District efforts to enroll children in Medicaid and CHP+.

Sept. 2 — Every three years the Health District conducts a major health survey in the community. This year it's survey time again, and evaluation coordinator Sue Hewitt discusses what's new.

Aug. 5 — A repeat of the May 6 show on medical homes featuring Dr. Janet Seeley, of the Larimer County Medical Society, and Kim Sharpe, of the Healthier Communities Coalition of Larimer County.

July 29 — The Prescription Assistance program has been helping people obtain their prescription medicine since 1996. Health District clinical services director John Newman provides an update on the popular program.

July 1 — Dee Colombini, coordinator of the Connections program, talks about the services available from this mental health and substance abuse resource center in Fort Collins.

June 3 — Chandra Klein from the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment talks about immunizations for adults.

May 6 — Medical homes are the subject of this month's show, with guests Dr. Janet Seeley, of the Larimer County Medical Society, and Kim Sharpe, of the Healthier Communities Coalition of Larimer County.

April 1 — Representatives from the Larimer Animal-People Partnership discuss the human-animal bond and its relationship to good health.

March 4 — Shelly Borrman from the Health District talks about a new communitywide effort to identify and treat children, adolescents and young adults who have mental health and substance abuse problems.

Feb. 4 — Tamar Stroh, assistant director of campus recreation at Colorado State University, gives a preview of the Mind, Body, Spirit Fair at CSU.

Jan. 14 — A repeat of the show featuring the Janelle Patrias of the Community Dual Disorders Team from Nov. 12, 2009.

2009

Dec. 10 — How do you make your New Year's Resolutions stick? Kristan Williams, health promotion coordinator for the Health District, gives advice on planning for a healthier new year.

Nov. 12 — An innovative new program is helping homeless people with mental health and substance abuse issues get a new start and live independently. Listen to Janelle Patrias explain the Community Dual Disorders Team.

Oct. 29 — Jane Viste of the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment discusses H1N1 (swine flu).

Oct. 8 — Deidre Sullivan of CANDO (Coalition for Activity and Nutrition to Defeat Obesity) talks about local efforts to address obesity.

Sept. 10 — Health District medical director Dr. Bruce Cooper talks about seasonal and H1N1 flu and how best to protect yourself, including getting a flu shot.

Aug. 13 — A repeat of the Feb. 12 show on stretching your food dollar.

July 9 — Tracy Schwartz from Neighbor to Neighbor explains the connection between affordable housing and other community issues, including public health.

June 11 — A look at the 2008-2009 legislative session and healthcare bills with guest Carrie Cortiglio, policy analyst for the Health District.

May 14 — The Tooth Fairy Fund for Grown-ups benefits patients at the Health District's Family Dental Clinic who are unable to afford the clinic's low sliding fees. Learn more about this fundraising effort and the Family Dental Clinic from resource development coordinator Deborah French.

April 9 — Fort Collins neurologist Dr. Gerald McIntosh gives tips on how to recognize the symptoms of stroke and emphasizes the importance of getting immediate treatment for this major cause of adult disability.

March 12 — Darlene Huang and Amanda Mozier of Tobacco Free Larimer County discuss local efforts to curb tobacco use.

Feb. 12 — Health District registered dietitian Dianne Moeller talks about stretching your food dollar without sacrificing good nutrition.

Jan. 8 — Health District smoking cessation counselor Norma Pomerleau offers tips on quitting.

2008

Dec. 11 — Repeat of the Sept. 11, 2008 show with Janet Werst, injury prevention coordinator with Poudre Valley Health System

Nov. 13 — Dental hygienists Bev Sleight and Donna Ross talk about xylitol, a natural sugar that helps protect against tooth decay.

Oct. 9 — Prescription Assistance coordinator Deborah DeLay returns to the show to discuss community resources available for local residents unable to afford their prescription medications.

Sept. 11 — Safe Kids Larimer County is one of several local efforts aimed at reducing accidental death and injury. Janet Werst, injury prevention coordinator for Poudre Valley Health System talks about ways our community is staying safe.

Aug. 14 — Repeat of the Dec. 13, 2007 show with regional epidemiologist Kim Meyer-Lee.

July 31 — Nancy Nichols, project coordinator for HealthInfoSource, explains what this free community resource has to offer.

July 10 — Larimer Center for Mental Health and Island Grove Regional Treatment Center have merged, a recognition that mental health and substance abuse issues are interrelated and require combined treatment efforts. Guest Emily Dawson-Peterson of the Larimer Center for Mental Health talks about that relationship and the new merger.

June 12 — Early analysis of the Health District's 2007 Community Health Survey is available, and evaluation specialist Kendra Bigsby explains what it all means.

May 8 — Guest Laura Schwartz talks about the Integrated Care program that places mental health professionals in two the area's safety-net clinics.

April 10 — For more than a decade, the Healthier Communities Coalition of Larimer County has worked to improve the health and well-being of area residents, focusing most recently on children and youth. Coordinator Kim Sharpe gives an update on the work of this broad-based alliance.

March 13 — Outgoing Health District board president Averil Strand shares her thoughts on the work of the agency.

Feb. 14 — Glenanne Engstrom of Poudre Valley Health System previews the upcoming Wonders of Women conference.

Jan. 10 — Smoking cessation counselor Bear Jack Gebhardt offers tips to people wanting to quit smoking in the new year.

2007

Dec. 13 — Learn more about local disease tracking and emergency planning with regional epidemiologist Kim Meyer-Lee from the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment.

Nov. 8 — Dental hygienist Bev Sleight from the Health District's Family Dental Clinic talks about outreach efforts in the community.

Oct. 11 — Communications Director Richard Cox explains the origins and organization of the Health District.

Sept. 13 — This fall, the Health District is seeking residents' help in participating in its triennial Community Health Survey. Guests: Sue Hewitt and Kendra Bigsby from the Health District's Evaluation Team.

Aug. 30 — Find out how the Health District works to find resources, such as grants, for services where we have identified a need. Guest: Deborah French, development coordinator.

Aug. 9 — The Health District's Prescription Assistance Program has room to accept new clients. Learn what help is available and find out if you might qualify. Guest: Deborah DeLay, prescription assistance program coordinator at the Health District.

May 10 — A look at the 2006-2007 legislative session and healthcare bills. Guest: Carrie Cortiglio, policy analyst for the Health District.

March 1 — Health literacy, or how well patients understand healthcare information presented to them, has become a hot topic in healthcare. Guest: Lin Wilder, mental health services coordinator for the Health District.

Jan. 11 — It's that time of year when people often think about fresh starts and improving their health, including quitting  smoking. Guest: Bear Jack Gebhardt, smoking cessation counselor at the Health District.

2006

Dec. 14 — Keeping yourself healthy during the winter season. Guest: Dianne Moeller, registered dietitian at the Health District.

Nov. 9 — Flu season: What you can do to protect yourself. Guest: Jane Viste, public information officer for the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment.

Oct. 12 — Coalition for Activity and Nutrition to Defeat Obesity (CanDo). Guest: Virginia Englert, CanDo coordinator.

Sept. 14 — The Community Partnership for Tobacco Prevention and Cessation. Guest: Kadie Leonhardt, project coordinator.

Aug. 31 — Good dental hygiene isn't good only for your teeth and mouth. Guest: Bev Sleight, dental hygienist and health educator at the Health District's Family Dental Clinic.

Aug. 10 — How methamphetamine is affecting our community. Guest: Donna Goldstrom, a therapist and substance abuse counselor for the Health District.

July 13 — Pandemic Flu Planning in Larimer County. Guests: Jane Viste, public information officer for the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, and Andy Hiller, public information officer for the city of Loveland.

June 8 — HealthInfoSource.com, a local health information web site. Guest: Karin Meyer, project coordinator for HealthInfoSource.com

May 11 — Policy and Legislation Affecting Healthcare. Guest: Carrie Cortiglio, policy analyst for the Health District.

April 27 — Post Partum Depression. Guests: Laura Schwartz, a licensed clinical social worker with the Health District who works in the Integrated Care program at Salud and Family Medicine Center. Paula Waldorf, registered nurse and Community Health Education Coordinator at Poudre Valley Health System. Schwartz leads a local support group and Waldorf is the chairperson of the local post partum depression task force.

April 13 — Consumer Advocate at Connections, mental health and substance abuse resource center. Guest: Patti Marqui-Hilker, consumer advocate.

March 9 — Healthier Communities Coalition. Guest: Kim Sharpe, coordinator of Healthier Communities Coalition.

Feb. 9 — Heart health: Cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Guest: Cheri Nichols, lead nurse for the Health District's Cardiovascular Screening Program.

Jan. 12 — Quitting smoking. Guest: Bear Jack Gebhardt, smoking cessation counselor at the Health District.

2005

Dec. 8 — Healthy Eating at the Holidays. Guest: Dianne Moeller, registered dietitian at the Health District.

Nov. 10 — Medicare Prescription Drug Plans: What they are and how to get local help with your questions and signing up. Guest: Deborah DeLay, coordinator of the Health District's Prescription Assistance Program.

Oct. 13 — A look at what the Health District provides and how its priorities are determined. Guest: Health District Board President Tom Linnell.

Sept. 29 — CanDo (Coalition for Activity and Nutrition to Defeat Obesity) task force. Guest: Virginia Englert, CanDo coordinator.

Sept. 8 — 2004 Community Health Survey, a comprehensive look at the health of our community. Guests: Dr. Bruce Cooper, medical director at the Health District, and Sue Hewitt, evaluation coordinator at the Health District.

Aug. 11 — The Health District's Integrated Primary Care Mental Health Care Project is new in the community. Learn more about how mental healthcare is being integrated into two local primary-care clinics, Salud Family Health Center and Family Medicine Center. Guests: Dr. Bruce Cooper, medical director at the Health District, and Dr. Richard Oddy, psychiatrist with the Integrated Primary Care Mental Health Care Project.

July 14 — Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Partnership. Guest: Erin Hall, project manager for the partnership.

June 9 — The 2006 Medicare drug discount card is coming. Hear how you may qualify for extra help with prescription costs by filling out an application now. Guest: Deborah DeLay, coordinator of the Health District's Prescription Assistance Program.

May 12  — The importance of early dental healthcare for children and expectant mothers. More on the Early Childhood Caries Project. Guest: Kadie Leonhardt, dental health educator at the Health District.

April 14 — More than 26,000 people in our community are without health insurance. We take a look at the problem of the uninsured and what is being done about it. Guests: Melanie Marin, Community Impact Coordinator for healthcare access issues at the Health District, and Mary Cook, community relations director for Children's Clinic and Salud Family Health Centers.

March 10 — Low-income residents who have no prescription insurance can benefit from the Health District's Prescription Assistance program. Guest: Deborah DeLay, program coordinator.

Feb. 10 — Looking for Fort Collins area healthcare providers, classes and health topics? You'll find it all on HealthInfoSource.com, a collaborative project of the Health District, Poudre Valley Hospital and Foundation and the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment. Guest: Karin Meyer, project coordinator for HealthInfoSource.com.

Jan. 13 — Habits that can damage your teeth: Mouth piercings, chewing tobacco, using your teeth as tools and more. Guest: Bev Sleight, registered dental hygienist at the Health District's Family Dental Clinic.

2004

Dec. 9 — Healthy Eating at the Holidays. Guest: Dianne Moeller, registered dietitian at the Health District.

Nov. 11 — Community Partnership for Tobacco Cessation and Prevention. Guests: Rich Marquez, project coordinator for the partnership, and Deirdre Sullivan, health educator at the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment.

Sept. 23 — Upcoming "Eat to Your Heart's Content" class, which can help you lower your heart disease risk. Learn how this class can help you make dietary changes that can lower your cholesterol and triglycerides. Guest: Dianne Moeller, registered dietitian at the Health District.

Sept. 9 — Our triennial Community Health Survey is underway. Data from this comprehensive survey of our community's health needs serve as a resource to various groups in the community. It helps identify trends about our residents' health. Learn more about the purpose of the survey and how you can participate. Guest: Sue Hewitt, evaluation coordinator at the Health District.

Aug. 19 — It's fall and back-to-school time. Does your child have all the necessary immunizations? We talk about the importance of shots and what local resources are available to parents with questions about vaccine safety, what shots are needed and the like. Guest: Mary Roberts, childhood immunization coordinator at the Health District.

July 29 — Phasing out of Health Van services and the role of Salud Family Health Center as a healthcare safety net clinic in the community. Guests: Melanie Marin, healthcare access coordinator at the Health District; and Mary Cook, who handles community relations for Salud Family Health Center.

July 8 — Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), an insurance program for children, reopens enrollment. Guests: Rosie Duran, enrollment technician for CHP+ Outreach, and Meredith Laine, whose daughter is covered by CHP+.

June 17 — HealthInfoSource.com, a local web resource where residents can find a doctor, dentist, chiropractor, massage therapist or other healthcare provider as well as search for classes and health information on various illnesses. It is also the one-stop local source for the latest West Nile Virus news in Larimer County. Guest: Polly Anderson, program coordinator for HealthInfoSource.com

May 27 — Connections, a local mental health and substance abuse resource center. Guests: Co-directors Lin Wilder and Doug Hirst. Connections is a partnership of the Health District and the Larimer Center for Mental Health.

May 6 — Uninsured in Larimer County. Guest: Melanie Marin, primary care access coordinator at the Health District.

April 15 — Caring for your child's mouth and teeth. Guest: Sara Ingraham, dental health educator at the Health District.

March 25 — Health care legislation and bill tracking at the Colorado Legislature. Guest: Polly Anderson, policy analyst at the Health District.

March 4 — The benefits of walking. Guests: Kathy Schlepp, program coordinator for Health District On the Move, and Mo Balzer, wellness coordinator for the City of Fort Collins.

Feb. 12 — The importance of getting your cholesterol and blood pressure checked. Guest: Cheri Nichols, cardiovascular nurse.

Jan. 22 — How to make your New Year's resolutions stick. Guests: dietitian Dianne Moeller and tobacco cessation counselor Jack Vogt.

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