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Early Childhood

The Huerfano-Las Animas Counties Early Childhood Advisory Council supports children and families in Huerfano and Las Animas Counties through partnerships which promote healthy kids, families and communication through self-sufficiency.

Environmental Health

The Environmental Health programs focus on preventing communicable diseases and environmental conditions that could be harmful to your health.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

The Emergency Preparedness and Response program is dedicated to providing helpful and informative resources in the areas of disease, natural disaster, terrorism and other emergency threats.

Healthy Communities

Healthy Community Coordinators/Children's Medicaid is a special healthcare program within Medicaid for children and youth age 20 and under who have current Medicaid eligibility.

Public Health

Public Health Nursing improves the well being of communities by promoting health and preventing disease, disability, and premature death among all residents of Las Animas and Huerfano Counties. PHN works in partnership with community residents to create the conditions that ensure healthy lives.

Flu Vaccinations

Seasonal flu is a form of influenza ("the flu") that occurs yearly. If you are using the Health Department for your flu vaccination, you can receive your vaccine at either the Las Animas County Health Department or the Huerfano County Health Department.

Vital Statistics

The Las Animas and Huerfano Counties Vital Statistics Office maintains birth and death records from 1910 and forward. These certificates are certified legal documents and can be used for passports, traveling, school registration and driver’s licenses etc.

Women, Infants and Children Program

The WIC program provides personalized nutrition education, breastfeeding support, as well as screening and referrals to other health, food and community programs.

Las Animas - Huerfano Counties Mission

In partnership with the community, our mission is to promote preventative health, education, and to provide healthcare services that will enhance the quality of life for citizens of Las Animas and Huerfano Counties.

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October 17, 2025

Colorado public health officials confirm measles in a visitor from out-of-state, release locations for potential exposures in Southern Colorado

For immediate releaseContacts: Hope Shuler, Colorado Department of Public Health and EnvironmentEmail: hope.shuler@state.co.usKim Gonzales, Las Animas-Huerfano Counties District Health DepartmentEmail: kgonzales@la-h-health.org

August 27, 2025

Youth Suicide Rate in Colorado Drops to Lowest Level since 2007, CDPHE Committed to Ensuring Trend Continues

DENVER (Aug. 25, 2025) -The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Office of Suicide Prevention announced today that the suicide rate for youth ages 10-18 has fallen to its lowest level since 2007. In 2024, there were 39 suicide deaths among youth ages 10-18, resulting in a suicide rate of 5.85 deaths per 100,000 youth ages 10-18.

August 19, 2025

The Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health Department Earns Recognition from the American Diabetes Association

The ADA’s Education Recognition Program certification ensures quality diabetes education and support for people living with diabetes.

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Las Animas - Huerfano Counties Mission

What's New

Colorado public health officials confirm measles in a visitor from out-of-state, release locations for potential exposures in Southern Colorado

Youth Suicide Rate in Colorado Drops to Lowest Level since 2007, CDPHE Committed to Ensuring Trend Continues

The Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health Department Earns Recognition from the American Diabetes Association

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