CDPHE awards over $3 million to improve environmental health in Colorado communities
CDPHE’s Environmental Justice Advisory Board selected the recipients through the Colorado Environmental Justice Grant Program.
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State health department shares resources for Air Quality Awareness Week
CDPHE is celebrating Air Quality Awareness Week, which runs from Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9.
Fifth confirmed measles case in Colorado adult with recent international travel
Denver (April 25, 2025) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment, and Jefferson County Public Health have confirmed a fifth case of measles in Colorado this year in a Denver County adult resident. The individual recently traveled to an area of Chihuahua, Mexico, which is experiencing an ongoing measles outbreak. The individual has verified vaccination records for MMR.
Safely dispose of your unused medications on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
National event highlights importance of safe medication disposal, available in Colorado year-round.
CDPHE celebrates Earth Day by highlighting programs and resources that promote environmental health across Colorado
CDPHE is highlighting a series of resources that advance environmental health across the state for Earth Day!
Adult measles case confirmed in a Coloradan in Archuleta County
Coloradans urged to check vaccination status, monitor for symptoms, and review possible exposure locations.
One measles case confirmed in Coloradan with recent international travel
Coloradans urged to check vaccination status, monitor for symptoms, and review possible exposure location.
Update: Public health epidemiologists have discovered another location of possible exposure in the confirmed measles case
Coloradans urged to review new exposure location and modified timeframe for another location (new info highlighted in yellow).
One measles case confirmed in Colorado resident with recent international travel
Coloradans urged to check vaccination status, monitor for symptoms, and review possible exposure locations.
CDPHE to send reminder texts and emails about MMR vaccine to parents and guardians
With measles outbreaks in nearby states, messages urge families to protect children by getting MMR vaccine
Denver (March 24, 2025) — This afternoon, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will send text messages and email notifications to families of more than 101,000 children aged 12 months through 18 years whose records in the Colorado Immunization Information System show their child/children may be overdue for their first measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.