Foodborne Illness
Recently an outbreak of Listeriosis has caused a number of people to get sick in Colorado and surrounding states. Listeria …
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Mental Health
Mental health is an important consideration in our society today. If you or a family member is struggling with depression, …
History of Colorado Medicine
Colorado has a long history of medical care and innovations, with many of the state’s early settlers choosing Colorado for …
Influenza
Spring may be on its way, but flu season is still in full swing. The Colorado Department of Public Health …
Check Up On Your Doctor
Your health depends on having a quality physician you can trust. So how do you find out if your physician …
Unwanted and Leftover Medications
Many people have medicines in their home that they are no longer using, whether they were prescribed during an illness …
Child Restraints in Vehicles
The Denver Post reported this week that a Colorado state senator visiting Texas caused a fatal accident on a highway …
Bed bugs!
Perhaps you’ve heard the commotion about the influx of bed bugs in Colorado and the nuisance they can become. Bed …
Colorado Hospital Prices
If you know you’re going to need to check in to the hospital, you may want to check hospital prices …
Colorado Health Data
Are you looking for statistics, trends, and data on Colorado health? The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment has …
Great American Smokeout
Today is the Great American Smokeout. Please support anyone you know who is trying to kick the habit. A free …
Home care for H1N1
The Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment has just released a new guidebook concerning what to do if you …
Health Care Reform in Colorado
It’s impossible to pick up a newspaper these days without seeing an article on President Obama’s proposals for health care …
Health
Looking for basic information on a disease, or tips for a healthy lifestyle? Health A to Z is a great …
Swine Flu
The news has been filled with the recent outbreak of swine flu in Mexico, and several cases have been reported …
Diabetes Awareness
Yesterday was American Diabetes Alert Day, a day to inform the public about the seriousness of diabetes. People are encouraged …
Wellness Programs
Right now the popular thing to do is to implement wellness programs – whether for workers, schools, or other groups. …
Carbon Monoxide
The General Assembly is considering a bill that requires carbon monoxide detectors be installed in all new residential construction, and …
Focus on the Children
A new and improved version of the State Publications Library’s “Focus on the Children” bibliography is now available. The subject …
Food, Nutrients, and Health & Safety
The many different foods we eat each offer a variety of nutrients, such as vitamins, fiber, sodium, potassium, iron, and …