B in the Loop: Broomfield Public Health & Environment eNewsletter

December 15, 2023

Apply to be a Broomfield Health Ambassador

Health Ambassador Program

Do you like to work closely with your community and want to improve your community’s health? Apply for Broomfield’s Health Ambassador Program! The Health Ambassador Program is a partnership between community members and Broomfield Public Health and Environment. Together, we will make decisions about where and how health resources should be focused in our community. This will be done through a paid one-year agreement, where we will meet regularly to share information, plan and collaborate.

Learn More and Apply to Be a Health Ambassador

Make a Plan to Quit Smoking in 2024

Create a healthier and happier you in 2024! If you are thinking about making a New Year's resolution to stop smoking, now is a great time to reach out to the Colorado Quitline for free help to come up with a plan.

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit QuitYourWayCo.org.

Colorado Law Will Ban Plastic Bags Beginning in the New Year

Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act will ban plastic bags statewide. Stores may only give out recycled paper bags for a fee. However, if you participate in a federal or state food assistance program, the carryout bag fee does not apply to you. Simply provide your food assistance identification to the store and you can take a bag without a fee!

Still want to make a positive environmental impact? Stop by the Broomfield Health and Human Services Building at 100 Spader Way to pick up a free Broomfield reusable bag (limit two)!

Pregnant person with hands around belly with text overlay Get an RSV vaccine to protect your baby

RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Women

RSV is the most common reason babies need to be hospitalized. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of the antibody treatments for infants. The good news: if you're pregnant, you can protect your baby even before you give birth by getting the RSV vaccine. Find a vaccine near you.

More than 500 Boxes of Narcan Distributed This Year

Narcan is a safe and effective nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose and save lives. Since June of this year, Broomfield's two free Narcan distribution locations have administered 526 boxes of Narcan to community members! Thank YOU for equipping yourself and others to save a life from opioid overdose. Learn more about where to pick up Narcan for free in Broomfield.

Three women from public health in front of shipment of Narcan

2024 License Renewals

Broomfield Public Health and Environment has sent out license renewal information for retail food establishments.

If your business received a renewal notification, it is important to complete the steps outlined in the letter by Dec. 31, 2023 to ensure that your business has a valid license to operate in 2024.

🚸 Youth Leadership Opportunity: Broomfield FISH (Feeding Families and Fueling Hope) is recruiting new members to join its Youth Engagement Squad for next year's term. The group works to prevent hunger and homelessness in the Broomfield community. Students in grades 8 through 11 are eligible to apply. Applications will be accepted through December 28.

🚓 Police Engagement: Help shape the future of how the Broomfield Police Department (BPD) serves your community! The BPD is conducting an ongoing engagement effort to listen to the community in order to understand what the department is doing well, identify opportunities for improvement and learn how the community wants to engage with police. Share your experiences, concerns and impressions of the Broomfield Police by completing a brief survey by March 15. Survey responses will help guide conversations during the community listening tour in summer 2024 and future BPD engagement efforts.

🌼 Spring Program Guide: The 2024 Spring Broomfield Program Guide Covering programs and events in January through May is available now. Check it out and discover all the great things Broomfield has to offer. Registration for most 2024 Spring programs begins on Dec. 7 at 7 a.m. For many programs, non-residents may register starting Dec. 21 at 7 a.m.

🎉 BPHE Celebrates Year End: Happy holidays from Broomfield Public Health and Environment! The team got together to collect children's toys for A Precious Child's Precious Gift program and celebrate the year's accomplishments. Thank you to all our partners and the community for making this year unforgettable.

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