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Better Health with Updated COVID-19 Vaccines and Free At-Home Tests

Published on September 26, 2024

Just in time for the fall and winter virus season, the federal government has rolled out updated COVID-19 vaccines and renewed their initiative to provide free at-home testing kits to all U.S. households.

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DDPHE Blog: Stay Healthy and Spook-tacularly Safe This Fall

Published on September 23, 2024

As the witching hour approaches and the streets fill with little monsters and mummies, the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment reminds our Denver community to take the following steps to safely enjoy all types of fun this fall.

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DDPHE Blog: Global Peer Support Day

Published on September 19, 2024

October 17, 2024, will mark the 10th Annual Global Peer Support Celebration Day (GPSCD). This milestone offers a moment to honor the dedication, resilience, and transformative work of Peer Supporters around the world. A Peer Support Specialist is someone who has personally navigated significant life disruptions due to substance misuse or mental health challenges.

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DDPHE Blog: Mpox in Denver

Published on August 28, 2024

Cases of mpox are continuing to circulate in Colorado, including Denver. The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment wants to remind Denver residents that testing, free vaccines, and treatment for mpox are available.

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Denver Department of Public Health and Environment Awarded $9 Million

Published on August 26, 2024

The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) has been awarded the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The funding will be used to reduce fatal and nonfatal overdoses and address disparities in accessing quality behavioral health and substance use treatment in Denver communities.

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DDPHE Urges Caution as West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Denver

Published on August 16, 2024

The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) is urging residents to take caution after DDPHE disease intervention specialists confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in a Denver resident.

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DDPHE Blog: What You Need to Know About Blue-green Algae

Published on August 15, 2024

Summer heat means algae blooms in our front range lakes. While DDPHE never recommends swimming, wading, or playing in Denver’s lakes and streams, here’s what residents should know as they enjoy their time in nature this season.

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Denver Recognizes August as National Immunization Awareness Month

Published on August 06, 2024

August marks the beginning of National Immunization Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment is proud to join healthcare providers, public health officials, and communities nationwide in raising awareness about the vital role immunizations play in keeping our Denver community healthy.

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Denver Opens Cooling Centers August 4

Published on August 02, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Denver Metro Area on Sunday, August 4. To help residents stay cool and healthy during the uncomfortably high temperatures, the City and County of Denver is offering support.

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Mosquito Sample in Denver Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

Published on August 02, 2024

The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment, in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Public Health, has confirmed that mosquitoes collected in Denver have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

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DDPHE's Communications Office can assist with media inquiries and other communications-related items.

Contact the Communications Team
720-663-7164‬
DDPHE.Communications@denvergov.org

Emily Williams
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Public Health & Environment News

Better Health with Updated COVID-19 Vaccines and Free At-Home Tests

DDPHE Blog: Stay Healthy and Spook-tacularly Safe This Fall

DDPHE Blog: Global Peer Support Day

DDPHE Blog: Mpox in Denver

Denver Department of Public Health and Environment Awarded $9 Million

DDPHE Urges Caution as West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Denver

DDPHE Blog: What You Need to Know About Blue-green Algae

Denver Recognizes August as National Immunization Awareness Month

Denver Opens Cooling Centers August 4

Mosquito Sample in Denver Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

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