Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 25, 2024 - 21:01 GMT

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 Denver (July 25, 2024) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment — in coordination with the Colorado Department of Agriculture and State Emergency …

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Published on July 24, 2024 - 19:02 GMT

CDPHE announces grant opportunity to address health disparities, improve health outcomes

(Denver) July 24, 2024: 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. The deadline to submit phase 1 of applications …

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Published on July 22, 2024 - 21:36 GMT

State health department seeks input in identifying priority air toxics to address and establish health-based standards

Denver (July 22, 2024): The state health department is hosting public meetings to discuss which air toxics Colorado should prioritize. Air toxics are pollutants that can cause health impacts, such as cancer, reproductive effects, and birth defects. Under …

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Published on July 22, 2024 - 16:27 GMT

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 Denver (July 20, 2024) — State health officials have identified another presumptive positive human case of avian flu after providing assistance at a second poultry …

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Published on July 22, 2024 - 16:27 GMT

Protect yourself, your pets from toxic algae

Denver, July 22, 2024: The state public health department urges Coloradans and visitors to protect themselves, their pets, and the environment from toxic algae blooms this summer. Toxic algae or harmful algae blooms are made up of what many people call “ …

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Published on July 20, 2024 - 01:22 GMT

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 Denver (July 19, 2024) — In coordination with the Colorado Department of Agriculture, the State Emergency Operations Center, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Colorado …

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Published on July 17, 2024 - 23:18 GMT

CDPHE agrees with Plumbing Board’s decision to use enforcement discretion until HB24-1344 is implemented, and encourages long-term ...

State Plumbing Board adopts proposal as interim solution Denver (July 17, 2024): The Colorado State Plumbing Board convened an emergency meeting today in response to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s request to prioritize public …

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Published on July 17, 2024 - 23:18 GMT

NextCycle Colorado recognizes recycling businesses for sustainability work

Denver (July 17, 2024) – NextCycle Colorado, a program at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, awarded Renegade Plastics the top prize at the 2024 NextCycle Pitch Competition. Based in Golden, Renegade Plastics diverts construction and …

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Published on July 16, 2024 - 22:22 GMT

Governor Polis, CDPHE Discuss Efforts to Strengthen Colorado’s Healthcare Workforce

$18.8 million in Practice-Based Healthcare Education grants awarded to expand Colorado’s health care workforce DENVER - Today, Gov. Jared Polis and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Executive Director Jill Ryan discussed Colorado’s …

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Published on July 15, 2024 - 06:12 GMT

Health officials confirm human cases of avian flu in Colorado poultry workers

CDC confirms avian flu cases that the state first reported on Friday Denver (July 14, 2024) — In coordination with the Colorado Department of Agriculture, the State Emergency Operations Center, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Colorado …

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Published on July 13, 2024 - 01:11 GMT

Colorado state health officials identify possible cases of avian flu in Colorado poultry workers

The risk to the public remains low; all cases had direct contact with infected animals Denver (July 12, 2024) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Agriculture and State Emergency …

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Published on July 10, 2024 - 23:08 GMT

Free sunscreen stations at select Colorado state parks, recreate responsibly

(Denver) July 11, 2024: Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Colorado Department for Public Health and Environment are partnering with UCHealth, and IMPACT Melanoma to raise awareness about skin cancer and offer free sunscreen to state park visitors. …

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Published on July 9, 2024 - 01:09 GMT

Federal, state inspections indicate Suncor refinery violated air quality regulations

DENVER - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Suncor Energy (U.S.A) Inc. last week, alleging the Commerce City refinery failed to comply with …

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Published on July 3, 2024 - 18:38 GMT

Colorado state health officials identify a human case of avian flu

Person had direct contact with infected cattle; public health experts say the risk to the public is low. Denver (July 3, 2024) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …

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Published on July 1, 2024 - 20:29 GMT

CDPHE announces new state licensing for ground ambulance agencies

DENVER (July 1, 2024) – In a significant move to enhance public safety, the State of Colorado has finalized new state licensing for ground ambulance agencies. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will now oversee the licensing of all …

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Published on June 13, 2024 - 16:05 GMT

CDPHE releases the latest Healthy Kids Colorado Survey data

Responses offer signs of resilience among Colorado students DENVER (June 13, 2024) — 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 most …

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Published on June 11, 2024 - 18:38 GMT

Don’t wait: Make vaccine appointments now

CDPHE releases 2023-2024 school and child care immunization rates STATEWIDE (June 11, 2024) — Public health officials urge families to get caught up on any vaccines they might be missing by scheduling appointments now. Many vaccines are required for school …

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Published on May 31, 2024 - 21:00 GMT

State health department resumes daily air quality notifications for summer ozone pollution season

REMOTE (May 31, 2024): The state health department’s Air Pollution Control Division has started its daily air quality forecasts for the 2024 summer season. From May 31 to Aug. 31 each year, residents subscribed to the division’s “ozone frontrange” email …

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Published on May 30, 2024 - 18:11 GMT

Gov. Jared Polis signs legislation to protect Colorado’s wetlands and streams, provide regulatory certainty for businesses and ...

DENVER (May 30, 2024): Gov. Jared Polis has signed into law a bipartisan piece of legislation that will protect Colorado’s wetlands and streams — filling a regulatory gap created by a recent Supreme Court decision — and provide individuals and small …

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Published on May 30, 2024 - 18:11 GMT

Health department adds new protections to final draft of Suncor air quality permit based on community feedback, submits for ...

DENVER (May 30, 2024): The Air Pollution Control Division has submitted a final draft of a Suncor air quality permit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for review. The permit is for Plant 1 and 3’s operation. Suncor must maintain the operating …

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