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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Multiple programs within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies in order to visualize, update, integrate, manage and analyze spatial data pertaining to the well-being of Colorado's public health and environment.

GIS activities and users at the department are supported by a dedicated group of staff who work to:

• Actively contribute in projects within CDPHE that utilize GIS technologies
• Collect, Maintain, and Manage Public Health and Environmental GIS Data
• Provide CDPHE employees and the public with access to appropriate GIS Data sets
• Increase the capacity of GIS users across the department
• Provide training on the use of GIS technologies to public health and environmental specialists
• Define new opportunities for CDPHE to utilize GIS

View Colorado Hospitals and Trauma Centers

• Use the zoom and pan tools on the map to find local facilities
• Facility labels appear when zoomed in

For further information or assistance, please contact us at:

Public Health GIS @ CDPHE
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Center For Health and Environmental Information and Statistics
CHEIS-A1
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80246-1530
FAX: (303)691-7821
Tel. #: (303)692-2246  

Environment GIS @ CDPHE
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
HMWMD-B2
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80246-1530
FAX: (303)759-5355
Tel. #: (303)692-3424  

Upcoming Training

Intermediate GIS Training at CDPHE, Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at 8:30 AM, CDPHE Department Operations Center. Info: 303-692-2247

These classes are open to all CDPHE employees who have completed the Introduction to GIS training. Employees of other state and local agencies may also attend, on a space-available basis.

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