HFDK Continues Work to Reduce Childhood Food Insecurity Published on November 30, 2023 New RFP opens as Year 4 grantees announced by Denver Department of Public Health & Environment Tagged as: , Press release, Public Health & Environment
Denver Activates Daytime Warming Centers on Nov. 24 Published on November 22, 2023 Denver Parks and Recreation will open all currently operating recreation centers as daytime warming centers during regular business hours on Friday, Nov. 24, for people who need a place to warm up Tagged as: , News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
On Black Friday, Visit Denver Animal Shelter for Black FURday Specials Published on November 22, 2023 Forget the $20 toaster or $188 big-screen TV, on Black Friday why not spend your dollars on something that lasts much longer and will fill your heart and soul? This Friday, November 24, 2023, Denver Animal Shelter (DAS) offers the hottest deal in town. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, Press release, Public Health & Environment
Tips to Keep People and Pets Healthy AND Happy This Season Published on November 20, 2023 ‘Tis the season! This is the time of year when many are traveling, getting together, sharing food, snuggling pets and spending time with loved ones. Experts from the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) offer these tips to keep your loved ones healthy this holiday season! Tagged as: , Announcements, COVID-19, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
DDPHE Blog: COVID-19 Data: Then and Now Published on November 16, 2023 In the endemic phase of COVID-19, the ways in which we collect and analyze data has changed. In November 2023, the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment updated and streamlined our COVID-19 dashboards to better reflect the current state of COVID-19 in Denver. Read our blog to learn about our new dashboards. Tagged as: , Public Health & Environment
DDPHE Blog: Winter Holiday Pet SafetyTips Published on November 15, 2023 Our dogs and cats are part of the family, so during the holidays, you may be tempted to include them in the celebration and share with them a cornucopia of holiday foods. Denver Animal Protection offers the following tips to keep your pets healthy and happy this holiday season. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, Public Health & Environment
DDPHE hosts over 300 students at We Got This! Summit Published on November 09, 2023 The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) is providing tools for Denver’s youth to improve their mental health through a series of events focused on coping skills and ways to live a mentally healthy lifestyle. Tagged as: , News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
Denver Animal Shelter Opens New Dog Play Yard Published on November 03, 2023 Denver Animal Shelter (DAS) released the hounds…into a brand-new play yard this morning. Thanks to community donations to a fundraising campaign in August, DAS now has a new place for homeless pooches to play.The shelter celebrated the opening of “Hugo’s Yard” today, named after shelter alum, Hugo, whose owner provided a generous donation to fund the enclosure. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, Press release, Public Health & Environment
DDPHE Issues Advisory for Spider Mite-Affected Cannabis Products Published on October 31, 2023 The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) is advising the cannabis industry and consumers that marijuana flower (bud/shake/trim) produced and sold by Titan Health, LLC d/b/a ‘Uherbs’ is potentially contaminated with spider mites. Tagged as: , News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
DDPHE Reminds Denverites About the Risks Associated with Cold Weather Published on October 27, 2023 After a beautiful beginning to autumn, filled with warm days and mild weather, cold and snow are now right around the corner. Low temperatures can lead to a higher risk of hypothermia, frostbite, and carbon monoxide poisoning. The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) offers these tips to stay safe. Tagged as: , News, Press release, Public Health & Environment