Colorado health department addresses youth vaping epidemic in New England Journal of Medicine
Vanessa Bernal, Bilingual Media Specialist | 303-692-2156 | vanessa.bernal@state.co.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan.
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Work-related deaths in Colorado down slightly; construction fatalities increase
Work-related deaths in Colorado decreased slightly between 2016 and 2017, according to data released by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. In 2017, there were a total of 77 fatal work injuries recorded, a 5 percent decrease from the 81 reported in 2016. The fatal injury rate also decreased to 2.8 per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers from 3.0 in 2016.
El Departamento de Salud ofrece kits de pruebas gratuitas durante el Mes Nacional deConcientización del Radón
El Departamento de Salud y Medioambiente de Colorado ofrece pruebas de radón gratuitas este mes en un esfuerzo para proteger a los habitantes de Colorado de la principal causa de cáncer pulmonar.
Colorado Health Department offers free radon test kits during National Radon Action Month
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Meghan Hughes, Community Involvement Manager | 303-692-3373 | meghan.hughes@state.co.us
New tools help Coloradans keep their New Year’s resolution to quit smoking
Free web-based support and medications are helping Coloradans keep their New Year’s resolutions to quit smoking for good.
Colorado public health agencies work to increase hepatitis A vaccination among high-risk populations
Shannon Barbare, Communications Specialist | 303-692-2036 | shannon.barbare@state.co.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec.
State issues $2.7 million in medical marijuana research grants
Jan Stapleman, Deputy Communications Director | 303-692-2027 | jan.stapleman@state.co.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov.
Colorado NextCycle Program launches “jump kit” and begins accepting letters of intent
Eric Heyboer, 303-691-4955| eric.heyboer@state.co.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov.
Handle and prepare foods properly to avoid getting sick this holiday season
Troy Huffman | 303-692-3664 | troy.huffman@state.co.us
Retail Food Unit Program Coordinator
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov.
Be ready for the fun, not the flu; protect yourself and your loved ones
With the holidays quickly approaching, family and friends will gather, airports will be busier and shopping centers will see a steady stream of traffic. More people bring more germs, and more germs bring more opportunities to get the flu. Don’t let the flu keep you from enjoying your holiday season. Get your flu vaccine today!