Press Release | Department of Public Health & Environment

Food benefits for Colorado families on the WIC Program will not stop if there is a federal government shutdown

DENVER (Sept. 29, 2023) - The nearly 90,000 Coloradans who rely on the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program can expect their food benefits to continue if there is a federal government shutdown on Oct. 1.

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The Alliance Center Wins 24k Gold Award, five businesses win the Innovation Spotlight Awards as part of Colorado Green Business Network recognition event

The Colorado Green Business Network held a recognition event at the Denver Zoo to celebrate 36 current and 117 newly certified green businesses across the state.

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Colorado Green Business Network announces annual recognition event to honor 2023 green businesses

The network helps businesses increase energy efficiency, save money, and create a greener Colorado

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CDPHE to send text messages and emails with flu vaccine reminders to Coloradans 60 - 64 years old

Get your annual flu vaccine ideally by the end of October

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Grant funding is now available to help reduce pollution in communities most impacted

Applications are due December 19

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Colorado Health Service Corps calls for applications, launches new website

CDPHE is currently accepting applications for the Colorado Health Service Corps – a program that offers crucial loan repayment assistance to eligible health care professionals who pledge to serve in Health Professional Shortage Areas.

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September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month

Colorado’s life-saving screenings detect 39 disorders

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CDPHE to send text and email reminders to Coloradans 65 years and older about flu vaccines

Everyone aged 6 months and older should get their annual flu vaccine, ideally before the end of October

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Emergency Medical Services Task Force releases a report on equitable and sustainable access to emergency medical services

EMS System Sustainability Report evaluates Colorado’s emergency services and outlines recommendations for strengthening the system throughout Colorado.

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Colorado state health department announces selected projects for grant programs to fund electric school buses, low- and zero-emission fleet vehicles

First-ever round of funding for two clean vehicle grant programs will help protect air quality

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