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Air Quality Forecast
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Boulder County News:
ICS
Classes Spring 2010
Boulder County Public Health and the Medical Reserve
Corps of Boulder County are hosting a series of Incident
Command System (ICS) classes that will enable both BCPH
staff, MRCBC members and other key responders to better
prepare for natural disasters and other emergencies.
Continued
Public Health to Host Webcast
about Radon Issues in Real Estate Transactions
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - Boulder, CO - Elevated
concentrations of radon are prevalent in as many as 54% of homes in Boulder
County. This naturally occurring radioactive gas has been shown by the National
Cancer Institute to significantly increase the potential of lung cancer in both
smokers and nonsmokers.
Continued
Revenue Shortfall
Causes Suspension of Transitional Residential Treatment Program
Friday, January
29, 2010 - Boulder, CO - Like many organizations in Boulder County and
across the state, Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) is grappling with revenue
shortfalls. After careful review of the situation and solution alternatives, the
Transitional Residential Treatment (TRT) program has been suspended until May
15, 2010.
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Medical Marijuana
In the November 2000 general election, Coloradoans passed Amendment 20, and the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) was tasked with
implementing and administering the Medical Marijuana Registry program.
In March of 2001, the State of Colorado Board of Health approved the Rules
and Regulations pertaining to the administration of the program.
As an agency governed by the State of Colorado Board of Health, Boulder
County Public Health follows and enforces the rules and regulations as set forth
by the Board. For information about these regulations, please visit:
www.cdphe.state.co.us/hs/Medicalmarijuana/resources.html
Choosing an Environmentally
Outstanding Businesses Just Got Easier
Monday, December
21, 2009 - BOULDER – Beginning today, Boulder County residents and visitors will
have an easier time making their dollars count by choosing a sustainable
business. The Partners for A Clean Environment (PACE) Program launched an
interactive, online map to help people identify the businesses that are making
green decisions.
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Colorado News:
February 2, 2010
Significant Progress Made in Reducing Tobacco Use, but More Work Remains
February 1, 2010
Get Heart Healthy: Know Your Risk for Heart Disease
January 26, 2010
Rhode Island Firm Recalls Italian Sausage Due to Salmonella Contamination
January 20, 2010
State Commission Wins Suit Upholding Oil and Gas Brine Waste Disposal Rules
January 20, 2010
Parkers Farm Expands Recall to Include Dips and Spreads Distributed at
Safeway and Whole Foods Stores in Colorado
January 15, 2010
Colorado Hospital-Acquired Infections Annual Report Available Online
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