Access to Care Can Save Lives—Let’s Bring It Home

When medical care isn’t accessible, emergencies become tragedies, treatable conditions turn fatal, and preventable illnesses go unchecked. No one in the Platte Canyon community should lose their life because a doctor wasn’t available.

A community-led group is working on a proposal to establish the Platte Canyon Health Service District to improve access to care in Northeast Park County. This proposed district aims to bring a sustainable, community-supported health district that ensures residents have local access to primary care, urgent care, mental health care and essential medical services closer to home. The district must first be approved by the Park County Board of County Commissioners before going to a public vote in November. Follow Health Safety and Welfare of Park County for updates.