4/25/2013 - County recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month

Child, Family and Adult Services invites community members to recognize April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Read More

4/01/2013 - New hotline for reporting abuse or neglect

Eagle County has implemented a new hotline for reporting abuse or neglect of children and adults in the community. Read More

10/15/2012 - Energy assistance program in Eagle, Garfield and Pitkin Counties to be managed by Goodwill Industries

The Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) will be available for eligible households from Nov. 1 through April 30, 2013. Read More

9/28/2012 - Senior Mobile Dental in El Jebel Oct. 3

Senior Mobile Dental will be at the Eagle County Community Center in El Jebel from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 3. Read More

9/26/2012 - County welcomes new Child, Family and Adult Services Director

Eagle County is pleased to welcome Toni Rozanski as its new Child, Family and Adult Services Director. Read More

7/06/2012 - Eagle County Public Health to host screening of HBO’s “The Weight of the Nation”

Eagle County Public Health will host a free screening of the HBO documentary, “The Weight of the Nation,” at 6 p.m. July 12 at the Avon Public Library. Read More

5/03/2012 - Reach Out and Read comes to Eagle County Public Health

Eagle County is joining more than 4,654 programs nationwide that are preparing America’s youngest children to succeed in school through the Reach Out and Read program. Read More

4/26/2012 - Eagle County and WECMRD to host 5K Fun Run/Walk and Resource Fair April 28

Eagle County and WECMRD are sponsoring a "Healthy Counties, Healthy Families" 5k Fun Run/Walk and family resource fair from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 28. Read More

3/22/2012 - LEAP season coming to a close

Qualifying households may still apply for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) until April 30. Read More

3/08/2012 - County celebrates March as National Nutrition Month

Eagle County Public Health joins CSU Extension in celebrating March as National Nutrition Month. Read More

2/06/2012 - Pat Hammon appointed Eagle County Veterans Service Officer

The Eagle County Board of Commissioners has appointed Patricia (Pat) Hammon as Veterans Service Officer for Eagle County. Read More

11/01/2011 - Energy assistance available for qualifying households

The Low-income Energy Assistance Program is now available and qualifying limited-income households may receive assistance to pay a portion of their home energy bill.   Read More

9/29/2011 - Public Health offers seasonal flu walk-in clinics

Eagle County’s Department of Public Health is offering walk-in vaccination clinics for seasonal flu in October and November at all three of its locations. Read More

9/12/2011 - Food Pantry in El Jebel this Thursday

The Food Bank of the Rockies’ Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Eagle County Community Center in El Jebel from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 15. Read More

8/30/2011 - Eagle County Senior Health Fair

The Eagle County Ambulance District and Eagle County Healthy Aging Services will hold the seventh annual Senior Health Fair on Sept 21. Read More

8/15/2011 - Mobile Food Pantry in El Jebel on Thursday

The Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Eagle County Community Center in El Jebel from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 18. Free food will be given to anyone seeking assistance. Read More

7/22/2011 - Lt. Governor's staff looking for input on early childhood services

Early childhood staff members from Lt. Gov. Joseph A. Garcia’s office invite communities to one of eight statewide meetings to provide input on early childhood health, education and parent services and the Race to the Top. Read More

7/19/2011 - Mobile Food Pantry to be in El Jebel on Thursday

The Food Bank of the Rockies’ Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Eagle County Community Center in El Jebel from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 21. Read More

5/27/2011 - New hours for Health and Human Services office in El Jebel

Eagle County Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing new office hours at its El Jebel location beginning June 13. Read More

5/03/2011 - County to offer second annual Older Americans Day celebration

In recognition of Older Americans Month, Eagle County will sponsor an Older Americans Day from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9 at the Gypsum Recreation Center. Read More

4/25/2011 - County to celebrate ‘Week of the Young Child’

As part of the national Week of the Young Child celebrated across the country, Eagle County is honoring young children and all those who make a difference in children’s lives by celebrating the week of April 24-30.   Read More

3/22/2011 - CDPHE indicates radiation from Japan will not affect public health

Colorado detects radioactive isotope, however the the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment indicates the miniscule level presents no risk to public health. Read More

1/11/2011 - Free energy efficiency services available to qualifying households

The Governor’s Energy Office Energy Management Program, also known as the Weatherization Program, is available to assist low- and moderate-income households reduce their heating costs. Read More

12/27/2010 - County vaccination prices to increase

Beginning Jan. 3, the cost of vaccines for children ages 18 years and younger at Eagle County Public Health offices will increase from $10 to $14 per vaccination. Read More

12/16/2010 - Eagle County provides public assistance services for Pitkin County residents

The Eagle County Board of Commissioners has approved a second 3-year contract for Eagle County to provide public assistance services to Pitkin County residents. Read More

12/01/2010 - New office hours for Vital Records begin Jan. 3

New business hours for Eagle County’s Vital Records Office go into effect on Jan. 3, 2011 Read More

12/01/2010 - VVP to take over Eagle County Volunteer Center

Effective Dec. 1, the Vail Valley Partnership will take over management of the Eagle County Volunteer Center. Read More

11/02/2010 - Energy assistance available for low-income households

The Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is now available for eligible homes through April 30, 2011. Read More

9/27/2010 - Shriners to sponsor free health screening clinic Oct. 2

Eagle County Public Health will coordinate a free health screening clinic for children suffering from burn injuries and orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions. Read More

9/01/2010 - County to host workshop for seniors on scams

Eagle County’s Adult Protective Services will host an informational workshop on fraudulent information and scams for seniors at 1 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Golden Eagle Community Center. Read More

8/09/2010 - County and WECAD launch community paramedic pilot program

A new community paramedic pilot program will bring better, more cost-effective access to essential healthcare services. Read More

7/20/2010 - Eagle County Adult Protection team to host quarterly meeting July 28

Eagle County’s Aging Services Adult Protection Team will host its next quarterly meeting at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 28 at the Golden Eagle Community Center. Read More

7/19/2010 - Openings available on Early Childhood Advisory Council

Eagle County Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended the deadline for applications to the Early Childhood Advisory Council. Read More

7/12/2010 - County to host AARP driver safety program

Eagle County will host an AARP safe driving refresher course from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 19. Read More

7/01/2010 - Mid-Valley Seniors to host open house in El Jebel

Eagle County Aging Services and the Mid-Valley Seniors will host an open house from 9:30 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 8. Read More

6/04/2010 - County receives funds to benefit pregnant women, families

Eagle County Early Childhood Services has received $320,348 to continue funding the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program, which helps low-income pregnant women and their children in Eagle County. Read More

6/03/2010 - Study shows correlation between high-quality early learning, future success

High-quality child care can have a lasting impact on a child’s development, behavior and cognitive abilities, according to a recently released report by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Read More

4/20/2010 - Eagle County celebrates Week of the Young Child

Eagle County joins BrightStart Early Childhood Council in celebrating the Week of the Young Child, April 18-25. Read More

4/06/2010 - County offers immunizations for international travelers

Pre-travel counseling and immunizations for international travelers are now being offered at Eagle County Public Health’s Avon office, located at 100 W. Beaver Creek Blvd. Read More

12/16/2009 - Avon HHS office closed during lunch

The Avon office of Health & Human Services will be closed daily between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. until further notice. Read More