The Denver Environmental Health Department invites the public to participate in events during the week of April 7-13 in celebration of National Public Health Week. The week-long celebration, started by the American Public Health Association in 1996, educates the public, policy-makers, and public health professionals about issues important to improving the public’s health.
This year’s theme, “Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance” focuses on the connection between the way we lead our lives, our impact on the planet, and the planet’s impact on our health. The diversity of public health topics is witnessed in the range of environmental health programs being offered during Public Health Week, including:
Public Health Week Kickoff Event at Stapleton
Monday, April 7, 200810:30 a.m.
Central Park, Stapleton
Corner of Martin Luther King Blvd. and Central Park Blvd.
Lt. Governor Barbara O’Brien will kickoff the 2008 National Public Health Week with opening remarks at one of the state’s premier walkable communities. Officials from the Colorado Department of Public Health, Denver Environmental Health, and other local public health partners will be in attendance to celebrate this year’s theme: “Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance.”
Healthy Climate, Healthy People: One Community at a Time Conference
Monday, April 7, 2008
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Anschutz Medical Campus
Ed 2 South, Room 2305
(E. 17th Place, Aurora)
Join us for a seminar to learn more about the relationship between climate change and health and the impact that health care and policy can play.
Denver City Council Meeting
Monday, April 7, 2008
5:30 p.m.
City and County Building
City Council Chambers
A City Council proclamation for Public Health Week will be read. City Council will adopt healthy meeting practices and will recognize the role of promoting healthy people, environments and policies.
Day at the Capitol for Local Health
Tuesday, April 8, 20089:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
State Capitol
This is a great opportunity to learn about the projects and programs being undertaken by various health agencies throughout Colorado.
How To Get More Energy: Making Healthy Snack Choices That Keep You Going All Day!
Nutrition and Food Safety Class
Tuesday, April 8, 20084:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center
3334 Holly St., Denver
Learn which types of foods provide the most energy and how portion control is important in maintaining a health lifestyle. A food safety expert will be on-hand to explain how to prepare and to store foods safely and when leftovers should be left alone!
These events are free to the public. For more information, visit
Denver Environmental Health