Denver's Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids initiative has surpassed $100 million in grants to fight childhood food insecurity and announced up to $9 million for 2026 funding.

The Great American Smokeout, led by the American Cancer Society, prompts individuals to quit smoking as a step towards a healthier life and reduced cancer risk.

The 2025 Rethinking Addiction and Recovery Conference in Loveland gathered over 600 professionals focused on progressive addiction and recovery approaches.

The CWB and VIVE are hosting a session on mental health awareness with psychologist Marinela Maneiro, offering strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and depression.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis received his flu and COVID-19 vaccines alongside state health officials, urging residents to do the same to combat the respiratory virus season.

St. Louis encephalitis virus was detected in a mosquito pool in northeast Fort Collins, with no human cases reported; experts highlight the importance of surveillance for mosquito-borne diseases.

Denver government emphasized overdose prevention on International Overdose Awareness Day, promoting resources and harm reduction strategies via social media to tackle the issue.

Fort Collins will spray for West Nile virus on Aug. 28, with a backup date of Aug. 31. Residents in the affected area have been advised on precautions.

Larimer County reports its first West Nile virus death of the year, with health officials emphasizing precautions as the virus continues to pose a threat.

The Douglas County Health Department is hosting a Community Open House with health services like screenings and immunizations on Sept. 4, from 4-6 pm.

Fort Collins plans mosquito spraying on August 21 to combat West Nile virus, advising residents to stay indoors during the procedure and offering a GPS tracking system for awareness.

A cat in Evergreen, Jefferson County, died of plague, marking the first local case since 2023, with health officials urging disease prevention measures.

DDPHE confirms Denver's first human case of West Nile virus in 2025, urging preventive measures against mosquito-borne disease, particularly during peak mosquito hours.