Healthier Together: Larimer County's Public Health Podcast

What's up in public health this week?

We are right in the middle of respiratory virus season and with flu activity spiking, we asked Communicable Disease Epidemiologist, Abi Collingwood, to share what the current data looks like in Larimer County and how we can keep ourselves and others healthy. Why is there a respiratory virus season? What can you do to avoid the flu? Why are respiratory viruses a public health concern? Listen for answers to these questions and more.

January is also Radon Action Month. 50% of homes in Larimer County have harmful levels of radon. Environmental Health Planner, Lea Schneider, joined us to explain what radon is, how it impacts our health, and how you can test and mitigate your home.

Welcome to Healthier Together: Larimer County’s Public Health Podcast.

Hosted by Tom and Joanna from the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, Healthier Together is a new podcast all about local public health—what’s happening now, why it matters, and how it affects you and your loved ones.

Starting January 15th, we’ll share short weekly episodes with timely updates on local public health news, plus monthly deep dives that take you behind the scenes of public health work in Larimer County. You’ll hear from our staff in the field, learn from community partners, and get clear, approachable answers to your public health questions.

From air quality and disease prevention to emergency preparedness, this podcast is for everyone who calls Larimer County home.

Follow Healthier Together wherever you listen to podcasts. New episodes begin January 15th. In the meantime, stay well, stay connected, and remember, we really are healthier together.