Love Bugs

In this special monthly edition, we go beyond the headlines to bring you in-depth conversations, practical guidance, and a behind-the-scenes look at the work happening every day at your local public health department.This episode features three segments:What's Public Health Got to Do With It?how public health shows up in unexpected placesBack in November, Larimer County voters passed Proposition 1B, creating a new sales tax to support early childhood care and education. Liz Means, Chief Strategy Officer at Northern Colorado Kids Thrive, joins us to talk about the passage and implementation of this new sales tax and how early childhood education relates to public health.Community Questionsanswers to common community questionsAt the health department, we often get questions from renters about how to deal with mold in their homes. Environmental Health Specialist, Noel Udell, joins us to answer these questions and provide guidance and resources for renters.Between Two Germsour feature interviewOn the heels of Valentine's Day, Meg Vertovec, Senior Nurse Practitioner in our sexual and reproductive health clinic, joins us to talk about Love Bugs - aka STIs - and how to take care of your sexual health. She answers common questions, addresses the anxiety people often feel when seeking out reproductive healthcare, and discusses the importance of reducing stigma and promoting reliable information.