About

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. 

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.

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.

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.

NameTitleDivision Responsibilities
Jason VahlingDirectorLeadership, Policy
Deb FederspielDeputy DirectorAdministration, Financials
Bob Belknap, MDMedical OfficerMedical Advisor
Katherine HumphreyReproductive Health Clinic ManagerReproductive Health and Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention
Helene LanzerNursing and Epidemiology ManagerImmunizations, Disease Control Epidemiology, Maternal Child Health, HCP/Children with Special Health Care Needs, Child Fatality Review
Zoe LemieuxPublic Health Communications ManagerPIO, Ongoing Communications, Campaign Management, Outreach and Community Engagement
Alison LongHealth Promotions ManagerWomen, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, Youth Substance Use Prevention/CTC Coalition
Sarah MauchPlanning & Systems ManagerPlanning/Data/Evaluation, Community Health Improvement Plan, Behavioral Health
Laura ShekSenior Operations ManagerOperations, Administration, Board of Health, Family Connects Nurse Home Visitation Program
Mike SolterEnvironmental Health ManagerRetail Food Licensing and Inspection, Childcare/Pool/School Inspection, Air Quality, Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems, Hazardous Materials/Spills, Emergency Preparedness and Response


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