Finding affordable health insurance through Connect for Health Colorado
Are you looking for affordable health insurance? Open enrollment on Connect for Health Colorado, the state’s health insurance marketplace, is available from November 5 to …
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Drug Overdose Prevention
It seems like every day there is a story on the news about fentanyl, drug overdoses and naloxone. According to a recent report from the …
Visualizing Data: Public Health Statistics
Colorado state agencies collect and publish large amounts of data. Health statistics, population data, mental and behavioral health information, environmental data, labor and employment statistics …
Colorado Voluntary Adoption Registry
Occasionally our library receives questions from adults who were adopted as children, and are looking for information on their birth parents, siblings, and origins. The …
Colorado Care Planning
It’s not something we like to think about, but it’s important: if you are seriously ill or injured and unable to express your decisions regarding …
Do We Have Fleas and Ticks in Colorado?
There’s a common perception that in Colorado, there’s no need to worry about fleas and ticks. While it is true that we have much less …
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) estimates that about 1 million Coloradans struggle with mental, behavioral, and emotional health issues. But, nobody needs to …
April 24 is Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Chances are, your medicine cabinet probably contains some medications that are either expired or no longer needed. Discarding these medications is important because they can …
At the Legislature: Public Option Health Insurance
One of the most talked-about bills this session concerns a proposal for the creation of a state public option health benefit plan. So what exactly …
COVID-19 and Organized Sports
With COVID-19 numbers on the decline, many people — especially high school and collegiate athletes and their families — are wondering about the possibility of …
Nutrition and Aging
This time of year, many people are making resolutions to become healthier. As we age, our nutrition needs change. According to Nutrition and Aging, a …
COVID-19 Vaccine Information from the State of Colorado
The State of Colorado is currently planning for the distribution of the new COVID-19 vaccine. Today, the state received its first shipments of the vaccine. …
Safe and Healthy Cooking for the Holidays
The holiday food season has arrived! But there are ways that you can still enjoy Thanksgiving dinner and other holiday goodies with an eye on …
Schools and COVID-19: In-Person, Remote, or Hybrid?
As cases continue to rise and many Colorado counties have been moved to a stricter level on the state’s COVID-19 dial, one of the most …
How is COVID-19 Affecting Our State?
The State Demography Office recently held their annual Demography Summit, which explores data and trends in the state’s population and economy. Not surprisingly, most of …
COVID-19 Map Series from the State Demography Office
Looking for demographic information on COVID-19 in Colorado? The State Demography Office has put together a COVID-19 map series that combines official data from various …
Kids and Diabetes
It is estimated that approximately 210,000 children and youth in the United States — with about 2,200 in Colorado — are living with diabetes. “Students …
The Colorado WIC Program
Colorado’s WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program helps moms, babies, and young children access healthy foods and helpful resources on nutrition, breastfeeding, and health. The …
April is Stress Awareness Month
Perhaps appropriately, given the times we find ourselves in, the month of April is recognized as Stress Awareness Month. It’s actually not new — Stress …
New Resources on Federal and State Laws Pertaining to COVID-19
Several new memos and Issue Briefs have recently been released by Colorado Legislative Council Staff that provide some guidance on how Colorado and federal laws …