February 17, 2023

Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Calling all Broomfield healthcare providers! Join the North Central Region Ancillary Healthcare Committee to support your facility's preparation, response and recovery from emergencies and improve collaboration across the healthcare system in our region. No experience is required. Sign up!

Vaccines Prevention Data Testing Treatment

Don't Let COVID-19 Ruin Spring Break! Make sure you and your family are up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccines. These clinics are FREE and open to anyone age 6 months and older.  Feb. 21 from 9-11 a.m at BPHE, 100 Spader Way Feb. 23 from 9:30-5:30 p.m. at the Mobile Bus at The Bay, 250 Spader Way

COVID-19 Testing Locator Looking for a free COVID-19 testing location? Be in the know, so you know where to go. Check out the CDC's new locator tool!

Broomfield is in Level Low Broomfield has moved to level “low” on the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels. This change indicates that the risk of COVID-19 infection is decreasing in Broomfield, and residents should: Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines Get tested if you have symptoms Talk to a health care provider about additional prevention actions if you are at high risk of getting very sick Learn more at Broomfield.org/COVID.

Revisions to WIC Food Packages The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its proposed WIC food package rule that would significantly update the WIC food package. The updates give access to more healthy foods, which makes for healthier kids and families! Let the USDA know what you think about the updates before Feb. 21!

Y4Y - Our Broomfield Article Broomfield Youth for Youth was featured in an article in this month's issue of "Our Broomfield" magazine! Hear directly from youth advisers about all the positive, powerful work they're doing to support Broomfield. "

Fill Your World With Good Youth for Youth is teaming up with Rise Above Colorado to show ways that youth "Fill Your World With Good." Youth can upload a picture or video and will receive free stickers and a chance to win weekly prizes! Learn more and submit your entry!

Reproductive Health Services Roses are red, violets are blue, Valentine's Day may be over, but we still have reproductive health services for you ❤️ 🌹 Broomfield Public Health and Environment's Reproductive Health Clinic offers STI testing, contraceptives, cancer screenings PrEP for HIV, and more! Learn more and make an appointment! "

SNAP Benefits Reduction All Coloradans who receive SNAP benefits will see a reduction in their monthly benefit amount after February. The temporary additional benefit amounts (emergency allotments) that were approved by Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic are ending due to the result of recent congressional action. Learn more about what this means for you and find useful tips and resources. Broomfield SNAP participants can call BBT Call Center at 720-887-2290 or email yourbenefits@broomfield.org.

Outbreak Associated with Artificial Tears 🚨 Please read this important information from the CDC: If you have EzriCare or Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears Products, stop using them and seek medical care immediately if symptoms of an eye infection occur. Learn more about what symptoms to look for. Your healthcare provider can recommend an alternate product to use.

Get Ahead in Your Taxes Fun Fact: whether it’s tax credits that put more money in your pocket, free tax filing services, or free in-person tax help – Get Ahead Colorado is here to help you get the most out of your taxes. Visit GetAheadColorado.org to get started.

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