CDPHE to send reminder texts and emails to families about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines
Messages urge families to provide lasting protection against cancer by getting their children vaccinated.
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State health department encourages parents, providers, and caregivers to test children for lead to prevent lead poisoning
CDPHE’s Colorado Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is raising awareness about how to reduce childhood exposure to lead and prevent serious health effects.
Colorado public health officials confirm measles in a visitor from out-of-state, release locations for potential exposures in Southern Colorado
Denver (Oct. 16, 2025) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Las Animas-Huerfano Counties District Health Department are notifying members of the public of areas for potential measles exposures by a visitor from out-of-state who traveled to Huerfano County.
CDPHE adds measles to public wastewater surveillance dashboard
Denver (Oct. 16, 2025) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment today announced the addition of measles wastewater surveillance data to its publicly available Wastewater Surveillance Data Dashboard. The expansion follows a successful pilot program that demonstrated the effectiveness of wastewater surveillance as an early warning tool for detecting measles.
Early detection starts with a mammogram
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder to get screened
Governor Polis Gets Protected
Flu and COVID Vaccines are Available at Local Pharmacies
State health department and Southern Colorado nonprofit partner to nourish and empower families recovering from domestic violence
CDPHE has partnered with Advocates Against Domestic Assault to raise awareness of the Colorado Food Program.
Colorado Green Business Network announces 24k Gold Award and Innovation Spotlight Awards to honor businesses
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area was awarded with the 24-Karat Gold Award for its commitment to sustainability and the success of the resort’s comprehensive waste reduction program!
Commission approves health benchmarks for five toxic air pollutants
Benchmarks fulfill legislative mandate and provide science-based guidance for evaluating exposure.
Colorado state health department accepting grant funding applications for low-emission and zero-emission fleet vehicles that reduce air pollution
CDPHE's Clean Fleet Enterprise is accepting applications for the Clean Fleet Vehicle and Technology Grant Program from Monday, Sept. 15 through Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.