DR. AMY MARTIN NEW CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER Monday, September 08, 2008 | 43 ° Mist   Medical Examiner's Office Veteran Fills Post   Nancy Severson, Manager of Denver Environmental Health, announced that long-time forensic pathologist Dr. Amy Martin will be Denver’s new Chief Medical Examiner. Her appointment followed the resignation of Dr. Robert Whitmore, effective December 14.    “Dr. Martin is a talented, highly respected professional who has the background and knowledge to step into the position without missing a step,” Severson said. Dr. Whitmore is leaving to pursue other interests, Severson added, noting that, “during his brief tenure, he instituted new case management practices that improved death reporting and increased office efficiencies.”   Dr. Whitmore was appointed Denver Medical Examiner last November. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Martin had served as acting chief medical examiner for five months during the vacancy.  She has been with the medical examiner’s office for more than 15 years.   Denver’s Office of Medical Examiner is one of 52 in the country to be accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners. The office investigates deaths in the City and County of Denver that are required to be reported by Colorado law. It is responsible for the certification of the cause and manner of death.   Posted on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 Posted by AlanD  Contributed by AlanD Return

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Announcements 7th Annual Four Mile Fling Four Mile Historic Park’s annual fund-raiser is Sunday, September 14th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  The event includes dinner, a silent auction and games.  First Time Homebuyer Information Get information about buying your first home and find out details about available homes in the Stapleton area under the HomeStart program. The conference is September 20. Community Emergency Response Training Be prepared to help professional responders in case a disaster hits close to home. This 16 hour training course is free. Parks & Rec Wants Public Input on Rec Centers Denver residents are being asked to help decide the future of the City's rec centers. The Parks & Recs Department is hosting a series of public meetings to gather public comment.   I Get Around Get healthy while you explore Denver's premier attractions, during Convention week and beyond—all at zero carbon impact on our environment! View map (7.3MB PDF)     Deadline Extended to Nominate 150 of City's Extraordinary This November on the city''s 150th anniversary,  Mayor Hickenlooper will honor Denver's 150 .  Nominate people who are doing something extraordinary that is making the City a better place.   Build a Better Denver Citizens can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects. Visit the Better Denver website focusing to learn about capital maintenance, health and safety, transportation, libraries and cultural facilities and parks and recreation infrastructure. Free public art tours Certain Saturdays - Spend a quiet Saturday exploring the City’s public art program, or make the tours a destination for friends and family visiting Denver. Sign up now! Read more for details.   More Announcements      1