Radon causes lung cancer: test your home
CDPHE offers free test kits as well as low-income mitigation assistance
Press Release
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announces stakeholder effort to address a group of chemicals known as PFAS
CDPHE is gathering community and stakeholder input on a new draft plan to reduce the prevalence of a family of chemicals known as PFAS.
CDPHE’s Medication Takeback program now accessible on the myColorado app
Coloradans can now access information about the Medication Takeback program on myColorado.
State health officials investigating a case of measles in the state
Denver (Dec. 20, 2023)– State health officials have confirmed that an international traveler to Colorado tested positive for measles. The adolescent arrived in Colorado at Denver International Airport on Dec. 13, 2023, and visited several counties. The last confirmed case of measles in a Colorado resident was in January 2019.
State health department launches new online tool to visualize Colorado air pollution data
The Air Pollution Control Division has launched a new online tool that makes it easy to visualize air pollution data.
State approves bold plan to reduce ozone pollution
DENVER (Dec. 15, 2023): Today, Colorado’s Air Quality Control Commission adopted a bold and comprehensive plan to reduce ozone pollution across the state. The commission took action to ensure that new measures to reduce ozone pollution prioritize protections for communities most burdened by environmental health risks.
CDPHE announces student winners of statewide radon poster and video contest
Students from across Colorado took top honors in this year’s annual radon awareness poster and video contest.
National Influenza Vaccination Week is Dec. 4-8
Get your seasonal flu vaccine before gathering this holiday season
CDPHE encourages Aurora and Commerce City businesses to apply for the Small Business Equity Fund grant program
$10,000 grants will help improve sustainability and lower energy costs