CDPHE main website refreshed
REMOTE, Nov. 30, 2020: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned main website
Press Release
Increase in foodborne botulism cases prompts warning from health officials about home food safety
REMOTE, Nov. 18: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has investigated several cases of confirmed or suspected foodborne botulism in the state since September.
State to revoke Clear View Behavioral Health’s license for consistent regulatory violations
REMOTE, Sept. 28: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immediately closed Clear View Behavioral Health today, using a summary suspension, because of several regulatory violations. All patients have been relocated, and appropriate parties have been notified.
Plague activity present in Colorado; take precautions to prevent exposure
REMOTE, Sept. 4: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is reporting the second case of human plague in the state this summer. The case, reported to the department on Sept. 3, is a resident from a rural county in Colorado.
State launches innovative campaign focused on the power of connection to improve the health of Colorado youth
REMOTE, Sept. 3, 2020 – The State of Colorado is launching an innovative marketing and outreach campaign to support a healthier generation of Coloradans. This campaign will promote healthy behaviors among youth by focusing on a key goal: connected relationships..
Colorado NextCycle hosts pitch session featuring five recycling end market ideas
Sept. 1, 2020, REMOTE: On October 8, 2020, five teams from the Colorado NextCycle program will pitch their recycling end market ideas to compete for the opportunity to meet one-on-one with two eminent leaders in sustainable investing, Closed Loop Partners and the Colorado Impact Fund.
State health officials recommend radon testing as more Coloradans stay home
For immediate release: Monday, Aug. 24, 2020
Laura Dixon, Communications Manager
303-692-3373, laura.dixon@state.co.us
REMOTE, 8/24: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) recommends that Coloradans test their homes for radon as more Coloradans stay home for longer periods of time.
State health department announces plans to review the ketamine waiver program
REMOTE, Aug. 22: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced today plans to review the state’s ketamine waiver program.
State urges Coloradans to be aware, avoid toxic algae
REMOTE, Aug. 20: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reminds people recreating in Colorado waters to be aware of the potential for toxic algae and take precautions to avoid it.
First human case of West Nile virus reported; take precautions to avoid bites
DENVER: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is reporting the first human case of West Nile virus in Colorado this year. The case, reported to CDPHE on Aug. 12, presented in a person who resides in Delta County. West Nile virus is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito.