Public Health

There are more than 800 cases of measles in the U.S., and three of them are in Colorado. So how are health officials working to stop measles from spreading in our state? And what are they doing to increase lower vaccination rates in some communities? We’ll hear from a doctor working to prevent outbreaks in Colorado.

Strong friendships are an important part of our well-being. If you want to cultivate new friendships – or learn to nurture the relationships you have – we get practical advice from CSU’s resident expert on friendships, today on In The NoCo.

When the catastrophic Los Angeles fires broke out, John Volckens suspected firefighters and residents were breathing toxic air from the burning homes, buildings, and cars, but it was unclear how much risk the public faced.

Health system collaborates with community partners as it plans to open Precourt Healing Center this spring.

More than two dozen residents argued that city council members would be ignoring will of the voters if they put measure on April 1 ballot after it passed by 54% in November 2024. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Olivia Prentzel and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below.

January is Radon Awareness Month. Health officials in northern Colorado are encouraging more people to regularly test their homes for the toxic gas.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says there are levels of hydrogen sulfide near the Plate River Biogas facility. They do not believe there is a health risk to those living nearby.

When humidity levels were low, study participants were more likely to show poor kidney function in health exams.

Colorado may rank at the top with regard to physical fitness. But when it comes to mental health, Coloradans are struggling. On today’s In The NoCo we discuss how a culture of drug and alcohol use in mountain resort communities can negatively affect the mental health of those who live and work there.

A recent paper explored the challenges exacerbated by climate change faced by Latino farmworkers in Idaho, which are comparable to the issues faced by such workers across the West.