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

Published on September 20, 2024 - 14:41 GMT

Colorado Green Business Network announces annual recognition event to honor 2024 green businesses

The network helps businesses increase energy efficiency, save money, and create a greener Colorado Denver, (9/20/24): The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Colorado Green Business Network is pleased to announce that it has accepted 68 …

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Published on September 5, 2024 - 19:12 GMT

Executive Director appoints members to Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise Board of Directors

Denver (September 5, 2024): Jill Hunsaker Ryan, executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, has appointed thirteen individuals to serve on the Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise Board. The board aims to help …

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Published on September 4, 2024 - 19:04 GMT

$3 million in grant funding is now available to help ensure every community in Colorado has a healthy environment to thrive in

Applications are due November 25 Denver (9/4/24) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is now accepting applications for round three of the Environmental Justice Grants, which are due on November 25. The grant program will provide $3 …

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Published on August 21, 2024 - 17:30 GMT

State partners with child and adult caregivers to combat hunger in Colorado

CDPHE ramps up support through technical assistance and statewide training Denver (August 21, 2024): This week, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, administered by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment, held an all-day in-person training …

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Published on August 15, 2024 - 21:40 GMT

Colorado keeps outdoor carbon monoxide pollution more than 80% below U.S. EPA standard

Denver (Aug. 15, 2024): The state of Colorado has effectively kept outdoor carbon monoxide pollution low for the past 20 years. It is now more than 80% below the U.S. EPA health-based standard. Carbon monoxide is a dangerous outdoor and indoor air …

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Published on August 15, 2024 - 16:51 GMT

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 …

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Published on August 10, 2024 - 01:17 GMT

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 Denver (Aug. 9, 2024) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is seeking to connect with people who attended a puppy adoption …

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Published on August 8, 2024 - 19:31 GMT

State officials advise of nationwide Diamond ShruumzTM recall following reports of severe illness

Do not eat, sell, or serve any Diamond Shruumz-brand products Statewide (Aug. 8, 2024) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, in coordination with Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety, Mesa County Public Health, and Denver Department …

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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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