To promote, encourage, and contribute to the health of all people in
Larimer County through education, advocacy, and community organization.
This mission is accomplished by:
- Assessing health needs
- Planning and implementing health education programs
- Serving as a resource to others in the delivery of health education
- Evaluating the effects of health education
Tobacco Education and Prevention
To reduce the burden of disease and suffering of the people in Larimer County caused by tobacco use by reducing initiation of tobacco use by youth, promoting cessation of tobacco use among youth and adults, reducing exposure to environmental smoke, and eliminating the disparities in tobacco use among specific populations.
Adolescent Health/Pregnancy Prevention
To serve the reproductive health education needs of teens and adults
in Larimer County through assessment, clinical service referral,
and educational, skill-based programs to prevent or reduce unplanned
pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease.
Health Statistics
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a health educator?
A health educator is a health professional who has been trained to plan,
implement, and evaluate programs which promote healthy behaviors. A
health education professional should have a degree from a college or
university such as a BS/BA in Health Science, Health Education, or Public
Health. A master's degree or higher such as MA, MPH, PhD are other credentials.
A Certified Health Education Specialist is an additional credential
of a qualified professional.
- What do health educators do?
Health educators design and prepare health education materials. They
work with community groups to plan and implement health programs. They
conduct health education classes, workshops and programs. Health educators
train staff and volunteers. They write grants and proposals for programs.
They work with the news media and community organizations to carry out
community health promotion campaigns. Health educators advocate for
health by serving on committees, task forces and panels, organizing
coalitions and task forces.
- How do I schedule a health educator as a speaker?
You may call any of the Health Educators to arrange for a speaker. Speakers
are generally available to discuss tobacco, injury prevention, breast
cancer prevention, public health issues and various other topics.
- Where do I get information on health topics?
The health department does not have a reference librarian. Information
which is available from health and medical journals is best obtained
from libraries or the World Wide Web. Brochures on health topics related
to health department services such as tobacco, sexually transmitted
diseases, injury prevention are available in limited quantities. In
addition, health statistics related to Larimer County disease rates,
birth and death statistics and local health surveys are available. HealthInfoSource is also a local website that has topic specific information as well.
- How is the Health Education funded?
Funding for most programs comes from special grants. Larimer County
taxes also help support the program by providing facilities and salary
for 1 staff position.
Related Internet Sites
Health Information
Communicable Disease:
Health Education Professional Standards and Credentialing:
General health topics:
