CDPHE reminds Coloradans to avoid wild birds as avian flu continues to circulate in the state
Risk to humans remains low, but Coloradans can take steps to protect themselves and their pets.
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Child Care Providers test for lead in water with help from the State of Colorado
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is working to make drinking water safer for kids by testing for lead at child care facilities and elementary schools through the Test & Fix Water for Kids program.
Office of Gun Violence Prevention expands grant funding to reach even more communities
(Denver) Feb. 10, 2023: The Office of Gun Violence Prevention is proud to announce that it is expanding its pilot grant program to increase award amounts to a $50,000 maximum. The announcement comes after nearly 30 organizations have responded to the pilot program in less than a month.
CDPHE releases updated viral respiratory disease data dashboard
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is rolling out a new Viral Respiratory Disease Data Dashboard as part of today’s 4 p.m. data update, which will now include the flu and RSV report.
State partnership connects Coloradans to free tax support
Builds on previous outreach resulting in $3.5 million in claimed tax credits
Community feedback helps shape proposed air pollution protections for frontline communities
State health department advances latest policy action to protect all Coloradans regardless of zip code
Colorado passes a new water reuse rule – the first of its kind across the nation
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has adopted updated drinking water standards to regulate water reuse.
Colorado moves forward with building efficiency program that could cut energy bills
State health department, Colorado Energy Office collaborate to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions
CDPHE welcomes feedback on a system for the public to share concerns about pollution
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is seeking feedback on a system, designed to provide Coloradans with a centralized place to share their concerns about environmental pollution.
State offers free tests to help Coloradans defeat cervical cancer
In support of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the state of Colorado is encouraging Coloradans to stay up to date on Pap and/or HPV tests that are used to find cervical cancer early.