Jessica Apodaca

The agenda for the upcoming Board of Health meeting includes several key items for action and discussion. These include the Call to Order and Approval/Changes to the Agenda, the Election of Officers for the Board of Health, and a presentation on EH Data Grants. Financial matters to be addressed involve the Monthly Financial Report for January 2026 and Contracts. The Director's Report section covers Legislative Updates, the Riverstone Academy situation, the Director's Annual Evaluation and Contract Renewal, and general updates. The document also contains minutes from a previous meeting held on January 28, 2026, which included discussions on the BOH charter and policy setting, approval of previous minutes from December 23, 2025, presentations on the Immunization Program and Website Data Dashboard, and a review of December 2025 financial reports. Legislative updates noted included monitoring the Expanding Colorado Cottage Foods Act and a forthcoming bill concerning raw milk.

This document presents the 2024-2027 Community Health Priorities identified through a collaborative Community Health Assessment process conducted by the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment. The two primary priorities are mental health and risky behaviors, aiming to guide specific strategies for community improvement. The plan addresses aspects such as emotional, psychological, and social well-being, stress management, and mitigating high-risk behaviors that contribute to disease, injury, and social issues within the community.

This document details the findings of the Community Health Assessment conducted by the Departamento de Salud Pública y Medio Ambiente de Pueblo. It identifies Mental Health and Risk Behaviors as the primary community health priorities for the 2024-2027 period. The plan emphasizes addressing mental health challenges through improved support systems, culturally competent care, and stigma reduction, while also tackling risk behaviors by enhancing educational coordination, support facilities, and reducing stigma to foster overall community well-being.

The agenda for the Board of Health meeting included several action items. Key discussions involved the 2019 Audit Report and the 2021 Proposed Budget. Division reports covered the Monthly Financial Report, contract approvals, and a Personnel Policy Amendment. The meeting also scheduled time for Public Comment and the Public Health Director's Report, which included general updates.

This document is the 2025 Annual Report for the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) presented by the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment. It outlines the strategic direction and progress of the 2025-2028 CHIP, which focuses on two primary health priorities: mental health and risky behaviors. The plan employs a 100-day sprint framework for projects, detailing specific initiatives like a Spanish Mental Health Campaign and Sexual Health Education Surveying. The report highlights community engagement, health measures, and collective successes from partner organizations aimed at improving long-term community health outcomes.