DDPHE Blog: Staying Safe, Connected, and Supported this Winter Published on December 18, 2025 The winter season can be joyful — but it can also be exhausting and stressful, especially in the dark, cold months. The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) wants you to start the new year on a full tank, with tips to protect your mental and physical health. Tagged as: , Announcements, Press release, Public Health & Environment
DDPHE Blog: Strategic Plan Launched Published on October 17, 2025 The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) is proud to announce the launch of its new strategic plan, a roadmap that will guide the department’s work over the next several years to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone in Denver. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Public Health & Environment
DDPHE Blog: School Vaccines, What You You Need To Know Published on August 15, 2025 Every school year, it’s important we keep our schools and communities healthy and safe from vaccine-preventable diseases. The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) urges all residents to check their vaccination records and ensure they are protected. Tagged as: , Announcements, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
Denver Local Minimum Wage Adjusts to $19.29 per Hour for 2026 Published on August 07, 2025 The City and County of Denver’s local minimum wage will increase to $19.29 from $18.81 beginning on January 1, 2026. The minimum wage for tipped food and beverage workers will be $16.27 per hour, up from $15.79 per hour in 2025, provided they earn at least $3.02 in actual tips. Tagged as: , Announcements, Auditor, Business & Economy, City Council, Citywide Marketing, Denver Labor, Economic Development & Opportunity, Finance, Human Resources, Mayor, News, Press release
DDPHE releases locations for potential measles exposures in Denver Published on June 13, 2025 The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Boulder County Public Health, and the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment have confirmed a case of measles in a Boulder County resident and are notifying members of the public of additional areas for potential measles exposures in Denver County. Tagged as: , Announcements, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
DDPHE Blog: What to Expect When Public Health Calls You Published on June 09, 2025 Ring, ring…it’s your local public health department! Getting a phone call from your local health department might feel unexpected—or even a little intimidating—especially when you’re not feeling well. But don’t worry, a call from the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment is an important part of protecting your health and the health of our Denver community. Tagged as: , Announcements, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
Additional Denver Resident Tests Positive for Measles Published on June 04, 2025 CDPHE and DDPHE have confirmed a Denver County resident has tested positive for measles. The vaccinated adult was a passenger on Turkish Airlines flight 201, which arrived at Denver International Airport on Tuesday, May 13. The individual is recovering at home. To date, seven Colorado cases are associated with the out-of-state traveler who flew while infectious. Tagged as: , Announcements, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
DDPHE Blog: What to Do If You’ve Been Exposed to Measles Published on May 30, 2025 In recent weeks, there have been several measles exposures in the Denver metro area including airports, grocery stores, hospitals and more. The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment is here to provide guidance about what you should do if you or a family member has been exposed to measles. Tagged as: , Announcements, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
DDPHE Blog: How to Protect Pets from Tick-Borne Diseases Published on May 29, 2025 With spring in full swing, more people are enjoying the outdoors, which also means an increased risk of exposure to ticks and tick-borne diseases. Tagged as: , Announcements, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
Potential exposure to measles from traveler at DEN and nearby hotel Published on May 22, 2025 The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment , the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment, and Denver International Airport are notifying the public of a possible measles exposure at Denver International Airport and a nearby hotel. Tagged as: , Announcements, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment