Pedestrianism – A 19th Century Quirk for 21st Century Life?
Today – the first Wednesday in April – just so happens to be National Walking Day. It’s a timely marker of an activity that many …
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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 of Coronavirus (COVID-19) spread in the United States, libraries are …
Face Masks and Virus Protection
Can a face mask protect you from coronavirus? Lately there have been many arguments over the efficacy of face masks – if you can find …
Creating Healthy Places
The places where we live, work and play can have a direct effect on our health. With that in mind, researchers from the University of …
At the Legislature: Family and Medical Leave for Employees
Among the issues at the Capitol receiving a significant amount of attention this year is a proposed state-run family and medical leave program. The program …
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 Look Book. This publication provides helpful guidance on making accessibility …
Protect Your Child from Lead Poisoning
Statewide, an average of about 1.9% of children under six have elevated blood lead levels, according to data from the Colorado Department of Public Health …
Health Insurance Enrollment Information
Open enrollment for 2020 private health insurance coverage is going on right now. If you have questions about buying or renewing private health insurance, the …
Opioid Addiction Resources
The State of Colorado offers many resources to assist people who are struggling with opioid addiction and abuse. OpiRescue. This app, funded by the Colorado …
Community Health Equity Map
Where people live in our state can have an effect on their life expectancy, access to healthcare, and likelihood for developing certain health conditions. Age, …
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Updates to the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act
This year the Colorado General Assembly passed legislation updating the Clean Indoor Air Act. HB19-1076 includes several major updates to the 2006 law, which bans …
The Future of Health Information Technology in Colorado
Information technology is rapidly changing life in Colorado, including how we access, coordinate, and pay for health care. In the fall of 2015, Governor Hickenlooper …
Colorado Downtown Streets
Safety, walkability, transportation, and aesthetic design are all important components of planning a downtown commercial area, whether in a large city or a small town. …
Colorado Vital Statistics and Health Data
What is the leading cause of death in your county? The life expectancy? The number of live births? The Colorado Department of Public Health & …
New Report on Youth Suicide Prevention
The Colorado Attorney General’s Office just released a new report, Community Conversations to Inform Youth Suicide Prevention: A Study of Youth Suicide in Four Colorado …
Coloradans and Tobacco
If quitting smoking is your new year’s resolution, the State of Colorado has new resources to help you. Colorado QuitLine is a tool that Coloradans …
1918 Influenza
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the great Spanish influenza pandemic that claimed the lives of an estimated 50 million people worldwide — more …
Mindsource Brain Injury Network
If you’re looking for resources and information on brain injuries, the Colorado Department of Human Services has a new website that may be of help. …
Marijuana Facts for Parents and Caregivers
Last month the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment launched a new awareness campaign, Responsibility Grows Here, for teaching parents and caregivers about the …
Health First Colorado Member Information
If you are one of the 1,276,946 members of Health First Colorado, the state’s Medicaid program, there are many resources available online to help you …