Pedestrianism – A 19th Century Quirk for 21st Century Life?
Today – the first Wednesday in April – just so happens to be National Walking…
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Pandemic Preparedness for Colorado Libraries – Updated 3/31
UPDATED 3/31/2020 – scroll to end for additional resources As we watch the global outbreak…
Face Masks and Virus Protection
Can a face mask protect you from coronavirus? Lately there have been many arguments over…
Creating Healthy Places
The places where we live, work and play can have a direct effect on our…
At the Legislature: Family and Medical Leave for Employees
Among the issues at the Capitol receiving a significant amount of attention this year is…
Home Modifications for People with Disabilities and the Elderly
A recent addition to our library collection is the Colorado Division of Housing’s Home Modification…
Protect Your Child from Lead Poisoning
Statewide, an average of about 1.9% of children under six have elevated blood lead levels,…
Health Insurance Enrollment Information
Open enrollment for 2020 private health insurance coverage is going on right now. If you…
Opioid Addiction Resources
The State of Colorado offers many resources to assist people who are struggling with opioid…
Community Health Equity Map
Where people live in our state can have an effect on their life expectancy, access…
Updates to the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act
This year the Colorado General Assembly passed legislation updating the Clean Indoor Air Act. HB19-1076…
The Future of Health Information Technology in Colorado
Information technology is rapidly changing life in Colorado, including how we access, coordinate, and pay…
Colorado Downtown Streets
Safety, walkability, transportation, and aesthetic design are all important components of planning a downtown commercial…
Colorado Vital Statistics and Health Data
What is the leading cause of death in your county? The life expectancy? The number…
New Report on Youth Suicide Prevention
The Colorado Attorney General’s Office just released a new report, Community Conversations to Inform Youth…
Coloradans and Tobacco
If quitting smoking is your new year’s resolution, the State of Colorado has new resources…
1918 Influenza
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the great Spanish influenza pandemic that claimed the…
Mindsource Brain Injury Network
If you’re looking for resources and information on brain injuries, the Colorado Department of Human…
Marijuana Facts for Parents and Caregivers
Last month the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment launched a new awareness campaign,…
Health First Colorado Member Information
If you are one of the 1,276,946 members of Health First Colorado, the state’s Medicaid…