2025 – 2030 Public Health Improvement Plan
Help us improve the health of the bi-county region!
We’re looking for community input to inform the development of our newest 5-year Public Health Improvement Plan (PHIP) to address public health concerns in both Las Animas and Huerfano counties. The priorities in the plan serve as points of mobilization for public health, community partners, and residents to drive the action and direction for change.
Ways to get involved:
1. Take our Community Survey by April 15th.
Your survey response will help us determine the most important issues facing our bi-county region and identify priorities for the PHIP.
2. Attend one of our Community Presentations.
Community presentations will be held in both counties for Las Animas and Huerfano County Residents. RSVP to reserve a spot at one of our presentations.
All community members are welcome. Food and drink will be provided.
Trinidad Presentation (for Las Animas County Residents)
- Date: Monday, May 6th
- Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
- Mt. San Rafael Hospital Cafeteria - 410 Benedicta Ave, Trinidad, CO 81082
Walsenburg Presentation (for Huerfano County Residents)
- Date: Tuesday, May 7th
- Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
- Location: Huerfano County Community Center - 928 Russell St, Walsenburg, CO 81089
3. Participate in a Community Focus Group.
Focus groups will be held in both counties for Las Animas and Huerfano County residents. RSVP to reserve a spot at one of our focus groups.
Trinidad (for Las Animas County Residents)
Date: Tuesday, May 7th
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Location: Trinidad Community Center - 1309 Beshoar Avenue, Trinidad, CO 81082
Walsenburg (for Huerfano County Residents)
Date: Wednesday, May 8th
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Location: Huerfano County Community Center - 928 Russell St, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Gardner (for Huerfano County Residents)
Date: Wednesday, May 8th
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Gardner Community Center - 28 Co Rd 632, Gardner, CO 81040
Questions? Email MaryCarson Brown at mc.brown@onehealthinsights.com
2019 – 2024 Public Health Improvement Plan (current plan)
The Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health Department (LAHCDHD) 2019-2024 Public Health Improvement Plan coalesced based on findings from the 2018 Community Health Assessment, past and current work associated with the 2013-2018 LAHCDHD Public Health Improvement Plan, a Public Health System Transformation Needs Assessment and emerging opportunities. The priorities in this plan serve as points of mobilization for public health, community partners and residents to drive the action and direction for change. Collectively, we can better address the issues facing our communities and counties. This plan contains information and data on assets, resources, demographics, health status and risk factors, which led to prioritizing two areas: Behavioral Health and Healthy Eating & Active Living. Goals, objectives and strategies were developed for each priority area to inform collaborative efforts at local and county levels, in addition to alignment with state level priorities.