Compass

Summer 2022

Health District Compass - Summer 2022

Ending Teen Overdose - Education, action key in fentanyl fight
Spilling the beans on decaffeinated coffee
Knitting soothes your psyche - Needlecraft: more than meets the eye
Senior Access Points of Larimer County - Local website a lifeline for senior resources
Should you count calories?
Health District news - Four elected to Health District Board; Award honors Health District, Homeward Alliance staff; Staff in the community
Classes, screenings, and services - Cholesterol testing schedule; Advance Care Planning classes; Overdose Prevention Training

Spring 2022

Health District Compass - Spring 2022

Mental health co-responders: Answering the call with compassion
Nutrition labels inform healthy food choices - Updated FDA Nutrition Facts helps shoppers
Health District Board Election
Health District News - Robert B. Williams chosen to lead Health District; Comings and goings at Connections; Have your say - Triennial Community Health Survey begins

Winter 2022

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Boost your pandemic protection
Bake like an expert (at 5,000 feet) - Raise your culinary skills by mastering these high altitude tips
The salt equation = simple subtraction
The Arc of Larimer County - Helping people with disabilities live the life they choose
Tobacco use in our community - Cigarette smoking rates continue to decline
Health District news - Don't forget health insurance for 2022; Health District comings and goings; Thanksgiving food drive a success
Classes, screenings, and services - Cholesterol testing schedule; Advance Care Planning classes

Fall 2021

Health District Compass - Fall 2021

Small steps can relieve stress over finances
Potatoes deserve to be served
Make the difference in defeating Delta - COVID-19 variant hits residents, hospitals hard
Health insurance help insert
The Growing Project - Laying strong roots in Fort Collins
Need a weight reset? - Find expert help to lose those pandemic pounds
Health District news - Longtime executive director Plock retiring; Health Care-a-Van provides free services; Health District earns gold

Summer 2021

Health District Compass - Summer 2021

The doctor is in - Time to end delayed health care
Healthier twist on the tasty freeze - Smoothie bowls are cool, colorful, and quick
Driving habits in our community - Survey shows increase in dangerous practices
Homeward Alliance - Empowering clients to escape homelessness
Struggling to recover from COVID chaos? - Financial relief is here
Health District News - Questions about the COVID-19 vaccine?; Caring for Colorado grant supports vaccine equity; Services get permanent home; Free community cholesterol testing resumes

Spring 2021

Health District Compass - Spring 2021

COVID-19 one year later: Focus on vaccines, hope, and health
Get growing with container gardens
HealthInfoSource.com - Local mental health and substance use resources at your fingertips
SPLASH offers safety, fun for LGBTQIA+ youth
Advance care planning in pandemic times - Make your health-care wishes known now
Health District News - Health District helps with COVID-19 vaccination; Cochran-Ward, Ferrans named to Health District leadership team; Ulloa Girón joins Health District board; Larimer Health Connect offers free help

Winter 2021

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Insure your health: Don't go uncovered - Affordable health insurance is within reach
Homemade jerky to the rescue
Avoid injury in your home office
The Avery Center - Helping sex-trafficked survivors find healing, empowerment
COVID-19 - Vaccine arrives, mysteries persist
Health District News - Survey: pandemic hits local wallets, mental health; Health Promotion helps clients stay on course through pandemic; COVID site offers safety, comfort

Fall 2020

Health District Compass - Fall 2020

Amidst COVID, tracking your blood pressure could save your life
Virtual food and fund drives help feed our community
Lean on local help during pandemic
Unemployed? - County offers job search support, hiring events
Larimer Health Connect insert - Health coverage during the pandemic doesn't need to be complicated
Medicare unplugged
Health District news - Grants support Health District's COVID-19 response programs; Changing Minds part of mental health exhibit; We're still here to help

Summer 2020

Health District Compass - Summer 2020

Pandemic and slowdown brings our emotional health into focus
Green up your plate with cooked spinach
ChildSafe - Help for survivors of child abuse and their families
What lies ahead with COVID-19 - An interview with Health District medical director Dr. James Stewart
#Pandemiclife - Youth can seize the moment to expand interests, spread happiness
Health District news - Blood pressure program targets heart health during COVID-19; Care in recovery; Health District Statement on Racism; Kling, Naqvi re-elected to Health District Board

Spring 2020

Health District Compass Spring 2020

Help looks different during pandemic
When you don't HAVE a place to 'Stay at Home'
You count! - Top 10 reasons to complete the census
Health District Board Election - including candidate profiles
Vote by mail instructions

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