CDPHE to host vaccination clinics for those currently at higher risk for monkeypox
Current vaccine supply is extremely-limited; federal government to send additional vaccine soon
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On National HIV Testing Day, Coloradans encouraged to use free testing services, know their status
DENVER, June 27, 2022 – In honor of National HIV Testing Day, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment encourages Coloradans to use the array of free testing services available to know their status and get linked to care and treatment.
State health department supports EPA health advisories on pervasive chemicals
CDPHE is committed to testing for the chemicals and mitigating exposure
REMOTE, June 15, 2022: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment supports the Environmental Protection Agency's changes to the health advisories for the lifetime risk of PFAS in drinking water.
CDPHE releases latest Healthy Kids Colorado Survey data
Responses show youth find accessing drugs and alcohol is harder and are consuming less
DENVER (June 15, 2022) — 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 only comprehensive survey on the health and well-being of young people. More than 100,000 youth responded to the voluntary survey in the fall of 2021, and the results provide a snapshot of what young people were experiencing at that point in the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDPHE to improve EMS services statewide, address disparities in access
New task force will evaluate Colorado’s EMS services, financial sustainability
DENVER, June 7, 2022 – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will begin work to improve EMS services across Colorado and oversee a task force dedicated to evaluating how to reduce disparities in access to emergency services.
New law to boost development of recycling markets in Colorado
EVERGREEN, June 3, 2022 - Governor Polis today signed a law creating Colorado’s first Circular Economy Development Center, which aims to empower Colorado businesses to create products using materials that Coloradans recycle. The new law will help the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment achieve its commitment to diverting trash away from landfills, increasing how much residents are recycling across the state.
State health department, Regional Air Quality Council mark the start of ozone pollution season
Meteorologists share advice for ‘Ozone Action Days’
REMOTE (June 1): The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is partnering with the Regional Air Quality Council to raise awareness for the 2022 ozone pollution season. During those upcoming weeks, the state health department’s meteorologists will issue daily air quality forecasts indicating if the next day is an Ozone Action Day.
State agencies collaborate to help Colorado families through the infant formula shortage
Corrected version published 6/1/22
DENVER, May 31, 2022 – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Colorado Department of Human Services, and the Colorado Attorney General’s Office are collaborating to get parents critical information about the infant formula shortage and provide solutions to help families during this time.