Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Press Releases

• 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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• Published on July 9, 2024 - 01:09 GMT

  Federal, state inspections indicate Suncor refinery violated air quality regulations

  DENVER -  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Suncor Energy (U.S.A) Inc. last week, alleging the Commerce City refinery failed to comply with …

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• Published on July 3, 2024 - 18:38 GMT

  Colorado state health officials identify a human case of avian flu

  Person had direct contact with infected cattle; public health experts say the risk to the public is low. Denver (July 3, 2024) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …

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• Published on July 1, 2024 - 20:29 GMT

  CDPHE announces new state licensing for ground ambulance agencies

  DENVER (July 1, 2024) – In a significant move to enhance public safety, the State of Colorado has finalized new state licensing for ground ambulance agencies. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will now oversee the licensing of all …

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• Published on June 13, 2024 - 16:05 GMT

  CDPHE releases the latest Healthy Kids Colorado Survey data

  Responses offer signs of resilience among Colorado students DENVER (June 13, 2024) — Today, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released the latest statewide and regional results from the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, the state’s most …

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• Published on June 11, 2024 - 18:38 GMT

  Don’t wait: Make vaccine appointments now

  CDPHE releases 2023-2024 school and child care immunization rates STATEWIDE (June 11, 2024) — Public health officials urge families to get caught up on any vaccines they might be missing by scheduling appointments now. Many vaccines are required for school …

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• Published on May 31, 2024 - 21:00 GMT

  State health department resumes daily air quality notifications for summer ozone pollution season

  REMOTE (May 31, 2024): The state health department’s Air Pollution Control Division has started its daily air quality forecasts for the 2024 summer season. From May 31 to Aug. 31 each year, residents subscribed to the division’s “ozone frontrange” email …

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• Published on May 30, 2024 - 18:11 GMT

  Gov. Jared Polis signs legislation to protect Colorado’s wetlands and streams, provide regulatory certainty for businesses and ...

  DENVER (May 30, 2024): Gov. Jared Polis has signed into law a bipartisan piece of legislation that will protect Colorado’s wetlands and streams — filling a regulatory gap created by a recent Supreme Court decision — and provide individuals and small …

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• Published on May 30, 2024 - 18:11 GMT

  Health department adds new protections to final draft of Suncor air quality permit based on community feedback, submits for ...

  DENVER (May 30, 2024): The Air Pollution Control Division has submitted a final draft of a Suncor air quality permit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for review. The permit is for Plant 1 and 3’s operation. Suncor must maintain the operating …

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• Published on May 29, 2024 - 21:14 GMT

  Gov. Jared Polis signs legislation to enhance protections for communities disproportionately impacted by pollution

  DENVER (May 28, 2024): Gov. Jared Polis today signed into law legislation that will provide additional protections for communities that are disproportionately impacted by air pollution. The legislation, sponsored by Representatives Manny Rutinel and …

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• Published on May 14, 2024 - 18:06 GMT

  State grant provides $200,416 to reopen historic San Luis market

  DENVER (May 14, 2024): The San Luis Peoples Market is the only full-service grocery store in San Luis, Colorado, serving the community since 1857, making it the oldest operating business in Colorado. In 2023, a building inspection identified asbestos, lead …

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• Published on May 10, 2024 - 02:53 GMT

  Colorado seeks feedback on first-of-its-kind framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and gas industry

  DENVER (May 9, 2024): The Colorado state health department’s Air Pollution Control Division is seeking input on a new proposed framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from certain oil and gas operations. The framework outlines recommendations from the …

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• Published on April 25, 2024 - 21:25 GMT

  Spring into action: Safeguard your family and environment on April 27, Prescription Drug Take Back Day

  STATEWIDE (April 25, 2024): The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment encourages Coloradans to get ready to take spring cleaning to the next level – while safeguarding their family and the environment – by responsibly disposing of unwanted …

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• Published on April 24, 2024 - 15:19 GMT

  Colorado announces approved scenario to increase recycling rates statewide

  DENVER (April 18, 2024): Colorado’s Joint Budget Committee accepted the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s recommendation for how best to move forward with the Producer Responsibility Program, which will create a free statewide …

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