Summer Ozone and Pollution
Wondering what you can do to help reduce ozone and improve our summer air? The Colorado Department of Public Health …
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Colorado’s New "Hot Car" Law
It’s only the beginning of June, but with temperatures already into the 90s, it looks like it’s going to be …
What’s In Your Drinking Water?
May 6-12, 2018 is National Drinking Water Week. From lead to fluoride, from private wells to public water systems, there are …
Time Machine Tuesday: In Search of the "Climate Cure"
Today we often think of early settlers coming to Colorado seeking wealth, but in fact, just as many — if …
Time Machine Tuesday: Salmonella Outbreak
It’s not a pleasant topic, but it’s certainly an important one for cities and towns to learn from. Exactly ten …
Pesticide Safety
This is National Poison Prevention Week, and if you work in the agriculture industry, one of the poisons that you …
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Falls, car accidents, and sports injuries can all be causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI), which affects all ages. Statistics from …
Worker Safety and Health in the Marijuana Industry
One of the most frequently accessed publications in our entire library collection is the Colorado Department of Public Health & …
Influenza: It’s Not Just for Humans
As you work to protect yourself from the flu this season, don’t forget about your pets and livestock. While animals don’t …
February is American Heart Month
One quarter of all deaths in the United States occur from heart disease, and it remains the leading cause of …
Test Your Home for Radon
January is National Radon Action Month and YOU should test your home for radon. It doesn’t matter whether you live …
Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)
Depending on federal budget actions, the Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), a low-cost health plan for qualifying children and pregnant …
New Laws in Effect January 1
On New Year’s Day several new laws, passed during the 2016 and 2017 legislative sessions, went into effect. The new laws …
Time Machine Tuesday: Typhoid Epidemic
Today the Denver Post published a list of the leading causes of death in Colorado. You will see that nowhere …
Mantherapy: A Resource for Men-tal Health
According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), “Colorado’s suicide rates are among the highest in the …
West Nile Virus
The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) reminds us that “summer may be waning, but West Nile Virus …
August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
Back-to-school time is quickly approaching, and if you’re a parent, chances are you’re thinking a lot about school supplies, clothes, …
School and Child Care Immunization Data
This month the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment debuted a new website that provides data on vaccinations and …
Emergency Medical Services in Colorado
In Colorado the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) oversees emergency medical services (EMS), including training and certification, trauma …
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s, dementia, and related conditions are an important health concern, and will continue to be so as the baby-boom generation …