About Healthier Together: Larimer County's Public Health Podcast
Welcome to Healthier Together: Larimer County’s Public Health Podcast, where we come together for healthier lives, connected communities, and real conversations.
Join us each week for news, tips, and stories from your local public health team.
In each episode we dive deeper into public health topics and peek behind the scenes of the day-to-day work at the Larimer County Department of Health & Environment. You’ll hear stories from our staff in the field, learn from community experts, and get answers to all your burning public health questions.
This is public health for you. We break down complex topics in an approachable, conversational way, share information that is relevant for you and your loved ones, and grow and learn together.
Whether we’re talking about air quality, disease prevention, or emergency preparedness, Healthier Together is about understanding how we all play a role in building a healthier Larimer County. New episodes each Thursday.
Publisher
Larimer County Department of Health and Environment
What's up in public health this week?
This year, the Larimer County Farmers' Market celebrates its 50th anniversary. In this episode, we’re joined by Alison O’Connor, Horticulture Specialist, and Maggie Switzer, Farmers Market and Food Systems Coordinator, from the Larimer County CSU Extension Office to talk about the market’s history, what goes into running it today, and the role it plays in the community.
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Do you have a question about public health in Larimer County? Or a topic you’d like us to discuss? Let us know! Email us at healthiertogether@larimer.org (mailto:healthiertogether@larimer.org).
1 Oct 2026
How to be a Trusted Adult
What's up in public health this week?
Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or mentor, having conversations with teens about tough topics like substance use, mental health, and sexual and reproductive health can be challenging. Building a trusting relationship can make those conversations easier - and have a lasting impact on a young person’s well-being.
In this episode, we’re joined by Kimber Cook, a Program Manager at Action for Healthy Kids, to talk about becoming a trusted or “askable” adult. We explore practical ways to build trust, listen without judgment, and create space for honest conversations about tough topics.
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Do you have a question about public health in Larimer County? Or a topic you’d like us to discuss? Let us know! Email us at healthiertogether@larimer.org (mailto:healthiertogether@larimer.org).
24 Sept 2026
A Look at Longview - Part 2
What's up in public health this week?
In this two-part conversation, we take a closer look at the Longview Acute Care Facility, a key part of the region’s mental health crisis care system, and explore how its work is evolving to meet the needs of the community.
Our guests are Dr. Lesley Brooks, SummitStone’s Chief Medical Officer and Executive Director at Longview, and Cassie Damato, SummitStone’s Director of Acute Services. They walk us through what Longview is, how it got started, and the role it plays in providing care to people experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.
We also discuss two major developments in Longview’s work: a new public data dashboard that provides more visibility into the services they provide and a new youth acute care wing, which opened in December 2025.
Resources:
Learn more about Longview (https://www.larimer.gov/behavioralhealth/longview)
Learn more about SummitStone (https://www.summitstone.org/)
Explore the new data dashboard (https://www.summitstone.org/acute-care/longview-data/)
Do you have a question about public health in Larimer County? Or a topic you’d like us to discuss? Let us know! Email us at healthiertogether@larimer.org (mailto:healthiertogether@larimer.org).
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