Colorado keeps outdoor carbon monoxide pollution more than 80% below U.S. EPA standard
The state of Colorado has effectively kept outdoor carbon monoxide pollution low for the past 20 years.
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State health department launches statewide dementia awareness campaign
Denver (August 15, 2024) —The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has launched a statewide campaign to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias among Coloradans.
The new “Talk About Dementia” campaign encourages Coloradans who are experiencing signs of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia to talk about it with their loved ones and health care providers as soon as possible. The earlier dementia is detected, the greater their opportunity to participate in planning for care.
State health officials ask attendees of a puppy adoption event to contact a hotline
People who attended the event need to be screened by public health after a puppy tested positive for rabies
State officials advise of nationwide Diamond ShruumzTM recall following reports of severe illness
Do not eat, sell, or serve any Diamond Shruumz-brand products.
State health officials to publish data table for human cases of avian flu in Colorado
Coloradans can find twice weekly updates on avian flu in humans on the CDPHE website.
CDPHE announces grant opportunity to address health disparities, improve health outcomes
CDPHE’s Office of Health Equity is pleased to announce a Health Disparities and Community Grant Program funding opportunity to help address health disparities in Colorado communities.
State health department seeks input in identifying priority air toxics to address and establish health-based standards
CDPHE is hosting public meetings to discuss which air toxics Colorado should prioritize.
Protect yourself, your pets from toxic algae
CDPHE urges Coloradans and visitors to protect themselves, their pets, and the environment from toxic algae blooms this summer.
State health officials closely monitor farms responding to avian flu spread in poultry and cows
State health officials report another presumptive case of avian flu in a poultry farm worker.
State health officials provide updated data on human cases of avian flu in poultry workers
Workers were culling poultry at a farm in northeast Colorado