About
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Broomfield’s Department of Public Health and Environment (BPHE) provides core public health programs and additional services promoting a healthy lifestyle and a healthy environment. The mission of BPHE is to promote and protect the health of Broomfield residents.
2026-2027 Strategic Priorities
Advance Health Equity
We incorporate practices of social and racial equity into every day efforts in order to improve community health and tackle the underlying factors that perpetuate health inequities. Focus areas include communications, community engagement, data, professional development and internal and external policies. Learn more about health equity in Broomfield.
Advance Community Health
We address the top health needs identified by our community through the implementation of the 2025-2029 Community Health Improvement Plan. Focus areas include improving behavioral health, access to preventative care, and housing quality. Learn more about the Community Health Improvement Plan.
Maintain a Culture of Quality and Effectiveness
We promote a culture of efficiency, effectiveness, and high-quality services. Focus areas include being a performance driven organization, engaging in quality improvement efforts, standardization of work and the optimization of our budgets and resources. Explore data and reports.
Maintain a Thriving Workplace Culture
We foster and maintain a thriving workplace culture. Focus areas include being welcoming and inclusive, allowing all employees to grow and feel valued, promoting work-life balance and engaging in work that is meaningful and mission-driven.
Public Health and Environment Leadership
| Name | Title | Division Responsibilities |
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| Jason Vahling | Director | Leadership, Policy |
| Deb Federspiel | Deputy Director | Administration, Financials |
| Bob Belknap, MD | Medical Officer | Medical Advisor |
| Katherine Humphrey | Reproductive Health Clinic Manager | Reproductive Health and Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention |
| Helene Lanzer | Nursing and Epidemiology Manager | Immunizations, Disease Control Epidemiology, Maternal Child Health, HCP/Children with Special Health Care Needs, Child Fatality Review |
| Zoe Lemieux | Public Health Communications Manager | PIO, Ongoing Communications, Campaign Management, Outreach and Community Engagement |
| Alison Long | Health Promotions Manager | Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, Youth Substance Use Prevention/CTC Coalition |
| Sarah Mauch | Planning & Systems Manager | Planning/Data/Evaluation, Community Health Improvement Plan, Behavioral Health |
| Laura Shek | Senior Operations Manager | Operations, Administration, Board of Health, Family Connects Nurse Home Visitation Program |
| Mike Solter | Environmental Health Manager | Retail Food Licensing and Inspection, Childcare/Pool/School Inspection, Air Quality, Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems, Hazardous Materials/Spills, Emergency Preparedness and Response |
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Board of Health
Learn about Broomfield's Board of Health and see information about upcoming meetings and agendas.
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Broomfield Health Data Dashboard
The data resources on this page cover a variety of health-related topics and can be explored at a self-guided pace.
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Community Health Improvement Plan
Learn about Broomfield's Community Health Improvement Plan.
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Get Involved with Public Health
Learn about employment, volunteer, internship, and mentoring opportunities at Broomfield Public Health and Environment.
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Health Equity
Learn about health equity in Broomfield.
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Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response
This page has information on public health emergency preparedness and response, resources for current and ongoing emergencies, information on preparedness, information for health care providers, and more.
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Teen Events Hub
This page is your go-to hub for fun, free and low-cost activities and opportunities for teens in Broomfield.
Contact Us
Jason Vahling, MPH
Public Health Director
100 Spader Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
Phone: 720-887-2220
Fax: 720-887-2229
Email: publichealth@broomfield.org