Colorado’s New "Hot Car" Law
It’s only the beginning of June, but with temperatures already into the 90s, it looks…
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What’s In Your Drinking Water?
May 6-12, 2018 is National Drinking Water Week. From lead to fluoride, from private wells to…
Time Machine Tuesday: In Search of the "Climate Cure"
Today we often think of early settlers coming to Colorado seeking wealth, but in fact,…
Time Machine Tuesday: Salmonella Outbreak
It’s not a pleasant topic, but it’s certainly an important one for cities and towns…
Pesticide Safety
This is National Poison Prevention Week, and if you work in the agriculture industry, one…
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Falls, car accidents, and sports injuries can all be causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI),…
Worker Safety and Health in the Marijuana Industry
One of the most frequently accessed publications in our entire library collection is the Colorado…
Influenza: It’s Not Just for Humans
As you work to protect yourself from the flu this season, don’t forget about your…
February is American Heart Month
One quarter of all deaths in the United States occur from heart disease, and it…
Test Your Home for Radon
January is National Radon Action Month and YOU should test your home for radon. It…
Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)
Depending on federal budget actions, the Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), a low-cost health plan…
New Laws in Effect January 1
On New Year’s Day several new laws, passed during the 2016 and 2017 legislative sessions,…
Time Machine Tuesday: Typhoid Epidemic
Today the Denver Post published a list of the leading causes of death in Colorado. …
Mantherapy: A Resource for Men-tal Health
According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), “Colorado’s suicide rates are…
West Nile Virus
The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) reminds us that “summer may be…
August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
Back-to-school time is quickly approaching, and if you’re a parent, chances are you’re thinking a…
School and Child Care Immunization Data
This month the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment debuted a new website that…
Emergency Medical Services in Colorado
In Colorado the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) oversees emergency medical services (EMS),…
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s, dementia, and related conditions are an important health concern, and will continue to be…
Colorado Kids Food Finder
Many Colorado children are in free and reduced lunch programs at their school. But what…