News Releases 2009

2009

December 29, 2009: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Provides
Radon Grants to Cities, Counties and Extension Services

December 29, 2009: Don’t resolve to quit smoking; plan to quit smoking

December 18, 2009: Shelled Hazelnuts Recalled Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

December 18, 2009:  Colorado Included in New Data on Autism Spectrum Disorders from
Multiple Communities in the United States

December 18, 2009:  Energy Fuels Radioactive Materials License Application Deemed Complete:
Technical Adequacy Review Begins for Proposed Piñon Ridge Uranium Mill

December 17, 2009:  Medical Marijuana Registry Data Shows Cause for Concern

December 15, 2009:  Emphasis on 2009 H1N1 Shouldn’t Distract Seniors from Seasonal Flu Threat

December 10, 2009:  Health Organizations Launch Take-Back Program for Unwanted Medicines

December 9, 2009:  State Health Department Recommends Wider Use of 2009 H1N1 Vaccinations for All Coloradans
Increased Availability of Vaccine Allows for Move Beyond High Risk Groups

December 4, 2009:  Last Call for Priority Groups as Plans Made to Open H1N1 Vaccine for All
Over One Million Vaccinations Given So Far in This Unusual Flu Season

December 4, 2009:  Slim-Fast® Ready-to-Drink Products in Cans Recalled Due to Possible Contamination

November 23, 2009:  Be Flu Smart This Holiday Season

November 23, 2009:  Board of Health Postpones Dec. 16 Rulemaking Concerning the
Medical Marijuana Registry Program

November 20, 2009:  Denver Student Wins Honors in Statewide Radon Poster Contest

November 19, 2009:  Avoid Food Poisoning During the Holidays by Properly Preparing Food

November 18, 2009:  Energy Fuels Submits Radioactive Materials License for Proposed Piñon Ridge Uranium Mill

November 18, 2009:  Energy Fuels Submits Radioactive Materials License for Proposed Piñon Ridge Uranium Mill

November 18, 2009: Final Report on Alamosa Drinking Water Disease Outbreak Released

November 17, 2009:  Insurers’ Participation Keeps Valuable Smoking Cessation Service Alive

November 16, 2009:  State Data Shows Recycling Success in Colorado

November 5, 2009:  Flu PSA Advises Students, Workers to Stay Home When Sick

November 4, 2009:  Flu Clinic Wednesday Targets Latino Youth

November 3, 2009: Board of Health Repeals Medical Marijuana Rule Allowing Primary Care-Givers to Solely Provide Medical Marijuana

November 3, 2009: State Health Department Asks for Citizens’ Cooperation as 2009 H1N1 Vaccination Efforts Continue

November 3, 2009: State Health Department Addresses Confusion Over Nasal Flu Vaccine

November 2, 2009: H1N1 Vaccine Continues to Arrive; Cases Peaked Week of Oct. 10

October 28, 2009: H1N1 Vaccine Continues to Arrive; Cases Peaked Week of Oct. 10

October 27, 2009: Allergy Alert Issued on Undeclared Peanuts in Dove Caramel Pecan Perfection Ice Cream

October 27, 2009: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Updating, Improving Air Quality Forecast

October 16, 2009: Companies to Receive Colorado Environmental Leadership Awards

October 16, 2009: Report Links Secondhand Smoke and Heart Disease

October 15, 2009: Homeowners Encouraged to Inspect for Lead-Based Paint Before Renovation and Remodeling Projects

October 15, 2009: Colorado Receives Fewer Than Anticipated H1N1 Vaccine Doses This Week

October 7, 2009: State Reaches Penalty Settlements Regarding Roan Plateau Stormwater Discharges

October 7, 2009: Both Seasonal Influenza and 2009 H1N1 Vaccines to Be Available

October 5, 2009: Early Breast Cancer Detection Saves Lives

October 2, 2009: Health Warning on Certain Imported Dried Plums Containing Elevated Levels of Lead

October 1, 2009: State Expects Small Amount of 2009 H1N1 Vaccine Next Week

September 29, 2009: Flu Patients Encouraged to Call Before Making a Visit to Clinics or Hospital Emergency Rooms

Media Advisory: Influenza Case Reporting Friday, September 25, 2009

September 24, 2009: Judge Denies State’s Request for Chemical Weapons Destruction Deadline

September 22, 2009: Colorado Sees Recent Large Increases in Flu Activity

September 17, 2009: Colorado Ranks Top in the Nation for Tdap Teen Immunization

September 16, 2009: Radio PSA on H1N1 Flu Prevention Features Governor Ritter

September 16 2009: Colorado’s Smart Meal Program Receives National Recognition

September 3, 2009: PSA on H1N1 Flu Prevention Features Governor Ritter

September 1, 2009: Colorado Smoke Health Advisory Issued

August 27, 2009: Colorado’s Childhood Immunization Rate Remains High

August 26, 2009: As School Begins, State Reminds Parents to Immunize Children

August 26, 2009: Gov. Ritter Certifies 31 Water Projects Funded by Recovery Act

August 21, 2009: State Health Department Asks Medical Providers Willing to Administer H1N1 Vaccine to Contact Their Local Health Department

August 20, 2009: New Guidance Issued to Colleges in Light of H1N1

August 20, 2009: Businesses Encouraged to Follow Updated Guidelines to Protect Against H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza

August 18, 2009: Four Corners Air Quality Group to Hold Public Meeting in Durango

August 17, 2009: Colorado Students Invited to Enter 2010 National Radon Poster Contest

August 10, 2009: Schools Play Crucial Role in Slowing Spread of Seasonal and H1N1 Flu

August 7, 2009: Ground Beef Recall in Colorado Expanded to Include Sam's Club Stores

August 6, 2009: Company Recalling Ground Beef Sold to Retail Markets in Colorado Due to Salmonella Newport

Media Advisory: Full-Scale Exercise: Operation Cache Flow

July 31, 2009: Consumers Cautioned to Cook Thoroughly or Avoid Eating Ground Beef to Prevent Foodborne Illness Practice Proper Food Preparation and Storage

July 31, 2009: Frontera Produce Recalls Fresh Cilantro Sold at Southern Colorado Wal-Mart Stores Due to Salmonella

July 31, 2009: Be Prepared – Breastfeed: A Shield That Protects Infants in an Emergency

July 30, 2009: State Health Department Updates Medical Marijuana Registry Numbers

July 23, 2009: Kroger Company Recalling Ground Beef Sold at Colorado King Soopers and City Markets Due to Salmonella

July 23, 2009: Local Communities Come Together to Protect Drinking Water Standley Lake/Clear Creek Source Water Protection Planning group to host meeting July 30

July 21, 2009: Letter from Executive Director Jim Martin to the U.S. Department of Energy regarding identification of a possible site for the long-term management and disposal of elemental mercury in the Grand Junction area.

July 21, 2009: Report Examines Diseases that Disproportionately Affect Colorado’s Communities of Color

July 17, 2009: State Health Department Posts Case Numbers Associated with Hepatitis C Investigation Involving Rose Medical Center and Audubon Surgery Center

July 17, 2009: Colorado’s Child and Teen Motor Vehicle Fatalities Continue To Drop

July 16, 2009: $5 Million in Federal Funds Assists State with H1N1 Influenza Planning

June 25, 2009: State Health Officials Urge Coloradans to Avoid Eating Recalled JBS Swift Ground Beef Products because of Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

June 23, 2009: Colorado Hospitals Receive Messages about Five Practices Supportive of Breastfeeding

June 18, 2009: State Health Officials Urge Coloradans to Avoid Eating Raw Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough Products because of Possible Contamination with E. coli O157:H7

June 11, 2009: Too Much Salt Poses Serious Health Risks for Coloradans

June 8, 2009: Commission Approves Eligibility List of Recovery Act Water Projects

May 28, 2009: WIC Program Expanding Food Packages to Include Additional Healthy Foods

May 19, 2009: Don’t Let Foodborne Illness Spoil Your Holiday Festivities: Practice Proper Food Preparation and Storage

May 7, 2009: Antiviral Stockpile Deployed Quickly in Time of Need

May 4, 2009: Women’s Wellness Connection Offers Free Cancer Screenings to Uninsured Women

May 3, 2009: Colorado Reports Two Additional Confirmed Cases of H1N1 Virus

May 1, 2009: State Distributes Antiviral Drugs from Federal National Stockpile

May 1, 2009:  Low Rate of “Suspect” Test Results for 2009 H1N1 Flu in Colorado

Media Advisory: Disseminate the CO HELP Line - (877)-462-2911

April 30, 2009: State Public Health Pre-Positioning Antiviral Medications

April 30, 2009: Colorado Health Department Provides Guidance for Schools and Day-Care Centers Regarding H1N1 Flu

April 30, 2009: Colorado Reports First Confirmed Cases of H1N1 (Swine) Flu in State

April 26, 2009: Governor and Chief Medical Officer Advise Coloradans About Swine Flu

April 24, 2009: No Swine Flu Cases Reported in Colorado

April 21, 2009: Mayor Hickenlooper Featured in New Childhood Vaccination PSA: Mayor’s Infant Son Was Hospitalized with Vaccine Preventable Disease

April 21, 2009: Homeowners Should Take Precautionary Measures if Using Pesticides for Mountain Pine Beetle Prevention This Spring

April 17, 2009: Cousin of Nirvana's Front Man Kurt Cobain and Survivor of a Golden Gate Bridge Jump Among Speakers to Address Suicide Prevention in Colorado

April 15, 2009: Physical Activity and Wellness Experts Encourage Coloradans to Turn Off TVs for a Week to Promote a Healthier Lifestyle

April 15, 2009: Grilling Sauce Recalled Due to Undeclared Anchovies

April 14, 2009: Cow Share Operation Advised on Requirements for Resumed Distribution of Raw Milk Products

April 7, 2009: Cow Share Operation Ordered to Temporarily Stop Distribution of Raw Milk Products

March 31, 2009: Pistachios Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

March 26, 2009: Back to Nature Foods Company Recalls Nantucket Blend Trail Mix Containing Pistachio Nuts Due to Salmonella

March 26, 2009: Parents Reminded That Baby Chicks and Ducks Can Carry Salmonella

March 24, 2009: State Nutrition Program Offers Meal Preparation Tips for Stretching Food and Dollars

March 16: Gov. Ritter, Attorney General Suthers Address Impacts From Proposed And Existing New Mexico Power Plants

March 13, 2009: Ten Year Smoking Trend Shows Significant Decline in Colorado

March 6, 2009: Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix Recalled

March 6, 2009: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Fines CEMEX; Compliance Order Resolves Issues Dating Back to 2006

March 6, 2009: Court Orders Elizabeth Mining and Development to Comply With State Hazardous Waste Regulations

March 4, 2009: State Board of Health Postpones March 18 Hearing Concerning Medical Marijuana Registry

March 2, 2009: Instant Non-fat Dry Milk Recalled Due to Metal Contents

February 25, 2009: State Officials Announce Fish Consumption Advisories (Mercury Emission Reduction Efforts Outlined)

February 23, 2009: Water Quality Control Commission Hearing Set March 10

February 20, 2009: Local Public Health Agencies Receive National Recognition

February 19, 2009: Four Child Flu Deaths Underscore Importance of Vaccination

February 2, 2009: Small Stones Found in Recalled Frozen Beef Products

February 2, 2009: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets Inc. Recalls Fresh-Ground Peanut Butter Due to Risk of Salmonella

February 2, 2009: Colorado Board of Health Elects 2009 Officers

January 26, 2009: Dessert Sauces Recalled Due to Botulism

January 20, 2009: Additional Peanut Butter Products Recalled Due to Salmonella

January 14, 2009: King Nut and Parnell’s Pride Peanut Butter Recalled Due to Salmonella

January 13, 2009: Free Session Provides Training on Becoming a Community Advocate for Colorectal Cancer Screening

January 12, 2009: Grant Funding Available for Colorado Entities That Recycle

January 5, 2009: Bacon Bits Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

January 5, 2009: Gov. Ritter Urges Households to Test for Radon Gas

January 5, 2009: Colorado Women Encouraged to Take Folic Acid Daily Before Becoming Pregnant to Prevent Birth Defects

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