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Douglas County Affordable Housing Project

Refresh Coming To Reyn Rock Older Adult Community In Castle Rock Your county is investing in the future of older adults. During a regular Business Meeting Tuesday, Jan. 23, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners approved a $1.5 million loan to the Douglas County Housing Partnership to buy and renovate apartments for very-low-income older adults. …

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Public Art Coming Soon to Douglas County

Imagine your work of art on display for everyone to see, prominently highlighted in Douglas County as part of the well-established Art Encounters public art program. If you’re a sculptor, submit your work now for a $1,000 stipend and have your selected work on display for one year. Founded in 2007, Art Encounters is a …

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The Seniors’ Council of Douglas County

here are more than 65,000 older adults in Douglas County and the number is growing. So who is advocating for their quality of life? We are! The Seniors’ Council of Douglas County is an all-volunteer organization whose mission is to promote Living Well/Aging Well for all the residents of our county. We strive to accomplish …

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Douglas County Is Colorado’s Healthiest County!

Douglas ranked among the healthiest Colorado Counties since 2011. Congratulations, residents of Douglas County! You live in the healthiest County in Colorado according to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) analysis created by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The findings specific to Douglas County, …

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CodeRed Alerts in Douglas County

Check your smoke detectors and register your family to receive life-saving information. The beginning of daylight saving time is not just about moving the clocks forward on March 13. It’s also an important time to take charge of your family’s fire safety plan. An essential part of that plan includes making sure every member of …

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Douglas County Appoints New Public Health Director

The Douglas County Board of Health today appointed Michael Hill as the Douglas County Health Department’s Public Health Executive Director. Mr. Hill’s start date is Feb. 28. A senior executive with nearly 30-years local public health agency expertise leading significant programs in California, Texas, Florida and Illinois, Hill was appointed during the Board of Health’s …

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Douglas County Announces Finalist for Public Health Director

After an extensive, nationwide search, the Douglas County Board of Health today announced its finalist for the Public Health Executive Director of the Douglas County Health Department, Michael Hill, a senior executive with nearly 30 years local public health agency expertise leading significant programs in California, Texas, Florida and Illinois. Consistent with state law, a …

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Douglas County Withdrawing from Tri-County Health Dept. Partnership

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners held a special meeting last month for the unanimous adoption of a resolution withdrawing from the Tri-County Health Department and establishing its own single-county public health agency. Tri-County Health Dept. consists of a partnership between Adams, Arapahoe, & Douglas counties. There have been issues with funding and staffing of …

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Art Encounters Call For Entries in Douglas County

Are you a sculptor with a desire to see your work on public display? Have you considered submitting your artwork to the well-established Douglas County Art Encounters public art program? Founded in 2007, Art Encounters is a year-long, outdoor sculpture exhibit showcasing several sculptures, in various media and styles, displayed in highly visible areas in …

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