Finding affordable health insurance through Connect for Health Colorado
Are you looking for affordable health insurance? Open enrollment on Connect for Health Colorado, the state’s health insurance marketplace, is …
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Drug Overdose Prevention
It seems like every day there is a story on the news about fentanyl, drug overdoses and naloxone. According to …
Visualizing Data: Public Health Statistics
Colorado state agencies collect and publish large amounts of data. Health statistics, population data, mental and behavioral health information, environmental …
Colorado Voluntary Adoption Registry
Occasionally our library receives questions from adults who were adopted as children, and are looking for information on their birth …
Colorado Care Planning
It’s not something we like to think about, but it’s important: if you are seriously ill or injured and unable …
Do We Have Fleas and Ticks in Colorado?
There’s a common perception that in Colorado, there’s no need to worry about fleas and ticks. While it is true …
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) estimates that about 1 million Coloradans struggle with mental, behavioral, and emotional health …
April 24 is Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Chances are, your medicine cabinet probably contains some medications that are either expired or no longer needed. Discarding these medications …
At the Legislature: Public Option Health Insurance
One of the most talked-about bills this session concerns a proposal for the creation of a state public option health …
COVID-19 and Organized Sports
With COVID-19 numbers on the decline, many people — especially high school and collegiate athletes and their families — are …
Nutrition and Aging
This time of year, many people are making resolutions to become healthier. As we age, our nutrition needs change. According …
COVID-19 Vaccine Information from the State of Colorado
The State of Colorado is currently planning for the distribution of the new COVID-19 vaccine. Today, the state received its …
Safe and Healthy Cooking for the Holidays
The holiday food season has arrived! But there are ways that you can still enjoy Thanksgiving dinner and other holiday …
Schools and COVID-19: In-Person, Remote, or Hybrid?
As cases continue to rise and many Colorado counties have been moved to a stricter level on the state’s COVID-19 …
How is COVID-19 Affecting Our State?
The State Demography Office recently held their annual Demography Summit, which explores data and trends in the state’s population and …
COVID-19 Map Series from the State Demography Office
Looking for demographic information on COVID-19 in Colorado? The State Demography Office has put together a COVID-19 map series that …
Kids and Diabetes
It is estimated that approximately 210,000 children and youth in the United States — with about 2,200 in Colorado — …
The Colorado WIC Program
Colorado’s WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program helps moms, babies, and young children access healthy foods and helpful resources on …
April is Stress Awareness Month
Perhaps appropriately, given the times we find ourselves in, the month of April is recognized as Stress Awareness Month. It’s …
New Resources on Federal and State Laws Pertaining to COVID-19
Several new memos and Issue Briefs have recently been released by Colorado Legislative Council Staff that provide some guidance on …