This week, we sit down with Tabatha Gormley, Community Engagement Manager at Riverdale Animal Shelter. She shares how the new facility has been transforming the lives of shelter pets, a big upgrade coming soon, what adopting really looks like today, and much more. Animal lovers and future pet parents, this episode is for you!

In honor of November as National Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re meeting with Maritza Orozco-Reyes from the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) to discuss ACHD’s free Diabetes management program, Living with Diabetes: Diabetes

Self-Management Education and Support.

Link: https://adamscountyhealthdepartment.org/programs-services/diabetes-heart-health/living-with-diabetes/

In honor of November as National Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re meeting with Kristen Hinkle from the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) to discuss ACHD’s free Diabetes prevention program, Journey to Wellness.

Link: https://adamscountyhealthdepartment.org/programs-services/diabetes-heart-health/diabetes-prevention/

In honor of October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Our Digital Media Specialist Joey Sykes chats with Information Technology & Innovation Deputy Director Jennifer Council and Systems Analyst & Technology Trainer Crystal Hoffner about the best ways to stay safe and secure on the web. The trio also discusses the new Adams County website (adamscountyco.gov) and its new features, including accessibility, an enhanced search tool, and more.

Several weeks ago, the Adams County Board of Commissioners hosted a Business Town Hall in partnership with our Community and Economic Development (CED) Department and AC-REP. On this episode of All in Adams, Commissioner Lynn Baca and CED Director Jenni Hall recap the conversation, highlight topics raised by local business owners, and share how the county is fostering conversations like this to build an effective culture of community engagement.

Children are in kinship care when they cannot live with their parents, but live full-time with a relative or any non-relative who has a longstanding relationship with the child or family. This week we talk with administrators from Adams County Kinship Care as well as two County Commissioners who have had personal experiences with Kinship Care.

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. In this episode of All in Adams, we sit down with with ovarian cancer survivor Commissioner Lynn Baca and Thomassen Davis from the Adams County Health Department to shine a light on the importance of awareness, support, early detection and more. We’ll also dive into the changing landscape of cancer prevention and how services offered here at Adams County are helping people take charge of their health.

On Monday, August, 25th County Commissioners held a Community Concerns Town Hall event at Anythink Library, Huron St. On this episode of All in Adams, Commissioners Baca and Duran Mullica discuss some of the most pressing issues brought forth by our residents.

Connection Takes Courage – Suicide Prevention.

Supporting Families, Changing Lives: Inside Child Support Services

In this episode, we sit down with Bernadette Ebert, Child Support Case Manager, and Jeremy Sawyer, Child Support Administrator, to learn more about the vital work of Adams County’s child support services team. From helping families find stability to ensuring kids have what they need to thrive, Bernadette and Jeremy share the real-world impact of their work and the personal stories that keep them inspired every day. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how child support services make a difference in our community.