Monday, November 11, 2013

What does the health district do? And why does it need an elected board?

People ask the same thing about me all the time. Which is a little redundant once I answer them. "What do I do? I answer questions." You can see the awkwardness in that, right?

Thankfully, no awkwardness in this answer. The health district of Northern Larimer County provides dental, mental health, prescription assistance and health promotions services in Northern Larimer County. It also owns Poudre Valley Hospital, which it leases to University of Colorado Health.


It is a special tax district, like the school district, Poudre Fire Authority and water district, created by voters in 1960. As such, it is governed by a publicly elected board.

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