Press Release | Department of Public Health & Environment

Health officials confirm human cases of avian flu in Colorado poultry workers

CDC confirms avian flu cases that the state first reported on Friday

Denver (July 14, 2024) — In coordination with the Colorado Department of Agriculture, the State Emergency Operations Center, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is now reporting a total of five human cases of avian influenza in workers responding to the avian flu outbreak at a commercial egg layer operation. CDC has confirmed four of the cases, and one additional case is presumptive positive and pending confirmation at CDC.

Colorado state health officials identify possible cases of avian flu in Colorado poultry workers

The risk to the public remains low; all cases had direct contact with infected animals

Free sunscreen stations at select Colorado state parks, recreate responsibly

Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the CDPHE are partnering with UCHealth, and IMPACT Melanoma to raise awareness about skin cancer and offer free sunscreen to state park visitors.

Federal, state inspections indicate Suncor refinery violated air quality regulations

The EPA and CDPHE issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Suncor Energy (U.S.A) Inc. last week, alleging the Commerce City refinery failed to comply with air emissions laws.

Colorado state health officials identify a human case of avian flu

Person had direct contact with infected cattle; public health experts say the risk to the public is low.

CDPHE announces new state licensing for ground ambulance agencies

DENVER (July 1, 2024) – In a significant move to enhance public safety, the State of Colorado has finalized new state licensing for ground ambulance agencies. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will now oversee the licensing of all agencies providing ground ambulance services, which will help ensure more consistent and equitable standards across the state.

CDPHE releases the latest Healthy Kids Colorado Survey data

Responses offer signs of resilience among Colorado students

DENVER (June 13, 2024) — Today, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released the latest statewide and regional results from the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, the state’s most comprehensive survey on the health and well-being of young people. More than 120,000 youth responded to the voluntary survey in the fall of 2023, and the results are promising.

Don’t wait: Make vaccine appointments now

CDPHE releases 2023-2024 school and child care immunization rates

State health department resumes daily air quality notifications for summer ozone pollution season

REMOTE (May 31, 2024): The state health department’s Air Pollution Control Division has started its daily air quality forecasts for the 2024 summer season. From May 31 to Aug. 31 each year, residents subscribed to the division’s “ozone frontrange” email list receive daily notifications sharing forecasts for ozone pollution.

Health department adds new protections to final draft of Suncor air quality permit based on community feedback, submits for federal review

DENVER (May 30, 2024): The Air Pollution Control Division has submitted a final draft of a Suncor air quality permit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for review. The permit is for Plant 1 and 3’s operation. Suncor must maintain the operating permit under the Title V section of the federal Clean Air Act.