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Arapahoe County Public Health adopts 'Just Breathe' staffing focus as outbreak investigations surge
Summary
County public health leaders outlined a 2026 approach to reduce staff burnout and prioritize statutory and high‑acuity work under the theme 'Just breathe.' Epidemiology staff reported a 214% increase in case and contact investigations in 2025, largely driven by measles activity and respiratory hospitalizations.
Arapahoe County Public Health told its board it will prioritize staff resilience and core services in 2026 while responding to an increased communicable‑disease workload.
Director Jennifer Ludwig framed the year with a "Just breathe" theme, saying leadership will focus on employee stability, visibility of performance metrics and a more deliberate approach to taking on new work. "It doesn't mean slowing down ... it might mean saying no to new opportunities," Ludwig told the board as she described…
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