New Research Shows Behavioral Health in Denver Reaches Pivotal Moment Published on March 20, 2023 New research shows behavioral health in Denver reaches a pivotal moment - ARPA funded study says over 4 in 10 can’t find access to care. Tagged as: , Children's Affairs, Community Safety, COVID-19, Finance, Human Services, Human Rights & Community Partnerships, News, Nonprofit Engagement, Public Health & Environment, RISE Denver, Social Equity and Innovation
Denver COVID-19 Status Update - March 17, 2023 Published on March 17, 2023 The City and County of Denver issued the following COVID-19 status update. Tagged as: , COVID-19, Press release, Public Health & Environment
Wastewater Pilot Launches in Denver Published on March 15, 2023 In a continued effort to better understand the spread of COVID-19 and to reduce the level of transmission in our community, the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment is piloting a new program to sample wastewater in various locations around the city. Tagged as: , COVID-19, Press release, Public Health & Environment
Denver COVID-19 Status Update - March 3, 2023 Published on March 03, 2023 The City and County of Denver issued the following COVID-19 status update. Tagged as: , COVID-19, Press release, Public Health & Environment
Office of the Medical Examiner Launches Next-of-Kin Online Search Published on March 01, 2023 The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner (OME) has launched a webpage to find families of more than 130 deceased Denverites whose remains have yet to be claimed. Tagged as: , News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
Denver COVID-19 Status Update - Feb. 17, 2023 Published on February 17, 2023 The City and County of Denver issued the following COVID-19 status update. Tagged as: , COVID-19, Press release, Public Health & Environment
Denver COVID-19 Status Update - Feb. 3, 2023 Published on February 03, 2023 COVID-19 Mid-Winter Increase As epidemiologists with the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) expected, COVID-19 incidence and positivity are on the rise. But the most recent data also indicates hospitalizations are down. DDPHE continues to monitor COVID-19 cases, including the new XBB.1.5 variant, which is more contagious and more resistant to existing immunity. Tagged as: , COVID-19, Press release, Public Health & Environment
DAS Blog: Why Socializing Your Pet is Critical to their Health Published on February 03, 2023 It is a heart-wrenching fact. The number of animals surrendered by their owners to Denver Animal Shelter (DAS) last year jumped by more than 50% over those surrendered in 2019. That’s right, 50.5%, or 515 more animals.And a primary reason these owners say they gave their pets away was the animals’ behavior. Here at DAS, we’ve found that the COVID-19 pandemic led to a lack of socialization of pets Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, Press release, Public Health & Environment
High Need for Behavioral Health Services in Denver, Assessment Finds Published on January 26, 2023 Levels of mental health and substance use issues have increased across the country and in Denver over the past several years. The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) is working to address these challenges head on, starting with a clear understanding of the needs in our community. Tagged as: , Public Health & Environment
DDPHE, Denver Parks Remind Public to Report, not Touch Dead Birds Published on January 25, 2023 With Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (avian flu) impacting birds across Denver and much of the region, the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) and Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR) remind residents that birds and wildlife can carry disease. Residents should never handle wildlife and should keep pets away from sick or dead birds. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment