January Is National Blood Donor Month

January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to recognize the generosity of America’s blood donors and raise awareness about the importance of regular blood donations for those who are able to contribute. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood, making these donations crucial. Find out if you're eligible to donate or locate a donation center near you by clicking below.

Program Spotlight: Weld CDPHE Heart of Weld Program

Heart of Weld, provided by Weld CDPHE, is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is proven to help people with prediabetes prevent or delay development of type 2 diabetes. Through the Heart of Weld group, individuals work with other participants and a trained lifestyle coach to learn the skills necessary to make lasting changes. Heart of Weld groups meet for a year - weekly for the first 6 months, then once or twice a month for the second 6 months to maintain healthy lifestyle changes. During each session, the lifestyle coach will teach a lesson and lead a group discussion.

Classes are free of charge, offered in English and Spanish and can be attended in-person or virtually. Click HERE for the upcoming class schedule.