Protect Yourself from Lead in Water
If you live in an older home, your water pipes may be made of lead, which is associated with significant …
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May is Building Safety Month
Governor Hickenlooper has declared May, 2016 as Colorado Building Safety Month. This month brings recognition to the work of architects, …
Licensing of Optometrists
If you or your child needs glasses, you may have questions regarding who to see — an ophthalmologist, an optometrist, …
Find and Compare Health Facilities
Health facilities such as assisted living centers, clinics, dialysis centers, hospices, nursing homes, and other facilities, in addition to hospitals, …
Marijuana Laws and Health Effects
In anticipation of 4/20 the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has posted a news release with helpful reminders …
Zika Virus
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has set up a new webpage with information on Zika Virus, which …
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
November is National COPD Month. COPD (or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a long-term respiratory disease related to emphysema and …
Oil and Gas Health Information and Response Program
If you’re concerned about the health impacts of oil and gas drilling, fracking, etc., the State of Colorado has a …
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
October 18-24 has been designated to bring awareness of the growing problem of alcohol on college campuses, much of which …
Time Machine Tuesday: Keeping Kids Healthy in 1944
In 1944 the Colorado Department of Education and the State Division of Public Health teamed up to issue a handbook …
School Lunch and Nutrition
This week, October 12-16, is National School Lunch Week, which has been celebrated each year since declared by President Kennedy …
Assisted Living
Did you know that September 13-19 is National Assisted Living Week? The State of Colorado has a number of resources …
Time Machine Tuesday: Tuberculosis in Colorado
This week we use our digital documents to travel back to 1957, when the Colorado Department of Health issued a …
Helpful Videos on Health Insurance
Under the Affordable Care Act many consumers are purchasing health insurance on their own. If you’re new to the process, …
Back to School – Time for Vaccinations
Students from preschool to college are required to show proof of vaccinations to enroll in school, so now is the …
Colorado’s Growing Health Industry
The Colorado Department of Higher Education and its subsidiary, College in Colorado, have teamed up with three Colorado community colleges …
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
June has been designated as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s and related dementias affect over 47 million people worldwide. …
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is warning poultry farmers to take precautions for avian influenza, which has caused the deaths …
Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. According to the Colorado Health Information Dataset, cardiovascular disease (which includes stroke) is the …
National Public Health Week
To recognize National Public Health Week (April 6-12), the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) issued a news …