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Denver Offers Tips, Free Class to Protect Pets During Emergency

Published on June 05, 2023

Denver Animal Protection and the Office of Emergency Management Offer Tips, Free Community Class to Protect Pets During Emergency

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Denver Animal Shelter Offers Cat Adoption Special Through June

Published on June 01, 2023

Ready for the purrfect start to your summer? Denver Animal Shelter (DAS) has more than 100 cats in its care looking for loving homes in which they can act superior. DAS is offering a cat adoption special through June.

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DDPHE Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month

Published on May 15, 2023

The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month as an opportunity to raise awareness around mental health by providing support, fighting stigma, and education. The latest addition to mental and behavioral health services includes an expansion of the Wellness Winnie program, Denver’s mobile behavioral health unit.

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Denver COVID-19 Status Update - May 11, 2023

Published on May 11, 2023

The City and County of Denver issued the following COVID-19 status update.

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Denver COVID-19 Status Update - April 28, 2023

Published on April 28, 2023

The City and County of Denver issued the following COVID-19 status update.

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DDPHE Blog: Tips to Reduce Your Environmental Footprint

Published on April 25, 2023

The average American throws away 4.9 pounds of trash per day. Production, transportation, and handling of this waste is a significant driver of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It is important to recognize that one person alone cannot combat the climate crisis, but collective action can be part of the larger solution.

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Denver Officials Provide Update on Public Safety Action Plan

Published on April 25, 2023

Mayor Michael B. Hancock, U.S. Attorney Cole Finegan, Denver District Attorney Beth McCann and city officials provided an update today on improvements to public safety in Denver’s downtown area and across the city.

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Denver COVID-19 Status Update - April 14, 2023

Published on April 14, 2023

The City and County of Denver issued the following COVID-19 status update.

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Grant Funding Awarded by HFDK to Reduce Childhood Food Insecurity

Published on April 06, 2023

Nearly $20 million in funding has been awarded by the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) through the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids (HFDK) initiative to improve the health and wellness of youth in our community. Now, in its third year, HDFK is welcoming new grantees and funding new programs.

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DDPHE Issues RFP for $4.5 M in Opioid Settlement Funds

Published on April 04, 2023

The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) is seeking proposals for programs and services that address and abate the impacts of opioid use in Denver. A Request for Proposal (RFP) issued this week aims to provide $4.5 million in funding focused on addressing opioid use in the city

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Public Health & Environment News

Denver Offers Tips, Free Class to Protect Pets During Emergency

Denver Animal Shelter Offers Cat Adoption Special Through June

DDPHE Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month

Denver COVID-19 Status Update - May 11, 2023

Denver COVID-19 Status Update - April 28, 2023

DDPHE Blog: Tips to Reduce Your Environmental Footprint

Denver Officials Provide Update on Public Safety Action Plan

Denver COVID-19 Status Update - April 14, 2023

Grant Funding Awarded by HFDK to Reduce Childhood Food Insecurity

DDPHE Issues RFP for $4.5 M in Opioid Settlement Funds

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Follow DDPHE on Twitter

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