Protect your skin
For Fourth of July weekend many of us will be heading outside for picnics, barbecues, or hitting the trails for …
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West Nile Virus
Summer is here and that means that soon mosquitos will be out in full force. The Colorado Department of Public …
Water Quality
Water is an important part of our daily lives. We die without it, and can get sick if chemicals or …
Rocky Mountain Arsenal
The Colorado Attorney General, John W. Suthers, announced yesterday that a settlement has been reached on a claim for natural …
Salmonella
A recent outbreak of salmonella in Alamosa has caused officials from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to …
Health Care Reform
Governor Ritter has recently announced his new plan for health care reform which focuses on children’s health and system-wide efficiencies. …
New Year’s Resolution: Weight Loss
Are you, or someone you know, resolving to lose weight in 2008? The Physical Activity and Nutrition Program has information …
Colorado Health Care Resources
For anyone seeking Colorado health care, trying to find out where to get help can be a daunting task. The …
Colorado Hospital Report Card
The Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado Hospital Association have unveiled a new Internet database, the Colorado …
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Despite the fact that 32 years ago researchers first recognized fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), the incidence is up to 2 …
Radon
Radon is an invisible, radioactive gas created from natural deposits of uranium and radium in the soil. It can be …
Diabetes
Reported in last week’s news is the fact that diabetes is on the rise, and the number of patients without …
Asbestos
Reported in today’s news is that asbestos removal is a financial burden to small towns in Colorado. It’s expensive, and …
Lead-Based Paint and Poisoning
With the recent recall of toys containing lead-based paint, you may be wondering where you can get more information about …
Update on West Nile Virus
According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s press releases of July 2 and July 13, this may …
Tuberculosis in Colorado
There is renewed interest in tuberculosis since the recent arrival of the man with extremely drug-resistant TB at Denver’s National …
Health Care Reform
Last month the Blue Ribbon Commission for Health Care Reform selected four health reform proposals to undergo modeling and analysis …
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Most of us have some connection to those who have had to fight …
West Nile Virus
In 2003, West Nile Virus first made its appearance in Colorado and was featured in the news frequently. Now we …
Emergency Water Supplies and Treatment
These days we all hear about two threats, terrorism and bird flu pandemic, and the need for preparing, including an …