New Health Disparities Report
The Office of Health Equity of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has just released a new report …
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Children's Dental Health
Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? Oral and dental care is extremely important for young …
Hospice Care
Did you know that November is National Hospice Palliative Care Month? If you are searching for hospice care for a loved one, …
Get Ready for Health Insurance Changes
Health insurance laws are changing January 1. If you’re a Colorado resident with questions about the new laws, the State …
Colorado's 10 Winnable Battles
The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment has initiated a campaign to address Colorado’s “10 Winnable Battles” against health …
Health Warning: Hepatitis A linked to frozen berries purchased from Costco
The Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment has confirmed 12 cases of Hepatits A linked to Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant …
Heart Attack and Stroke
A new bill signed by the Governor this past Sunday will improve hospital care for victims of heart attacks and …
New Colorado Health Report
Yesterday Governor Hickenlooper’s office released a new report on the State of Health in Colorado: Colorado’s Commitment to Become the Healthiest …
Protect Yourself Against Heart Disease
This Valentine’s Day, make sure you don’t end up with a broken heart: learn about heart disease and how you …
Tuberculosis in Colorado
Did you know that a large number of the people who migrated to Colorado in the late 1800s and early 1900s did …
Whooping Cough is Back — Get Vaccinated
This year, don’t just stop at getting a flu shot — make sure you’re up-to-date on your vaccination for pertussis …
Meningitis
A recent outbreak of fungal meningitis has affected over 200 people in several states across the U.S. (so far, there …
Obesity
According to an article in today’s Denver Post, some experts are predicting that by the year 2030, obesity rates will …
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
Recent diagnoses of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in campers in Yosemite National Park have brought national attention to the dangers of …
Mosquitos are coming for you!
If you are planning spend time outside this holiday weekend, make sure to take some bug spray with you. Cases …
Brain Injury and Kids
With so many children participating in sports and other physical activities, brain injuries to minors is an important risk for …
Public vs. Private Health Insurance
A new publication from the Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment’s Health Statistics Section, Public Versus Private Health Insurance …
Safe Drinking Water
We all need water to survive, and we are healthier if the water we drink is clean and safe. Water purification …
National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, highlighting the importance of a nutritious diet. Most people know about fats and sugars being …
Medicare 101
Attention Seniors: The Colorado Dept. of Regulatory Agencies is going to be holding a public webinar on January 25, 2012, …