Public health workers screened 663 farmworkers who were culling the birds. Of that, 109 reported mild symptoms like conjunctivitis — pink eye. Nine tested positive for the H5 avian flu and 19 tested positive for COVID-19. cpr.org/2024/08/30/fed…

After a cancer diagnosis, “families continue to be at an economic disadvantage 6 years later.” The head of ColoradoSPH is also a health economist who helped me think about cancer and public health in new ways. Listen to/read our chat via John Daley cpr.org/2024/09/06/int…

Key factors? A change in the legal age to buy + news of lung injuries + an increase in taxes + the pandemic + stricter enforcement + an organized effort across the “public health ecosystem” to educate young people about the health risks cpr.org/2024/09/12/col…

As The Miracles sang, "You Better Shop Around." John Daley on a tool that'll help you find the lowest price for healthcare. The variation is remarkable! cpr.org/2024/09/19/col…

Those 12 to 13 years old are feeling less connected to friends and their school community. They're spending more time on social media. They're more likely to have used marijuana and vaped, according to the survey. cpr.org/2024/10/09/col…

“It is a very non-invasive, cost-effective way to monitor the health of a community.” cpr.org/2024/10/11/col…

It would prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products in Denver, including fruit and candy flavored e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes and other products. denverite.com/2024/10/23/den…

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday it has confirmed a human infection with H5N1 bird flu in a child in California. reut.rs/4fQTJB8 reut.rs/4fQTJB8

He’s registered as a lobbyist in the City and County of Denver. While a few of his clients are obscure, many were major contractors on projects the Hancock administration oversaw, especially at the airport. denverite.com/2024/11/29/den…

The case comes after outbreaks have been popping up nationwide. "Measles is one of the most contagious diseases we know, but it is also highly preventable,” via vaccination, said Dr. Rachel Herlihy, deputy chief medical officer and state epidemiologist. cpr.org/2025/03/31/c...

“It's not just our rural community, but rural communities across Colorado as well and the United States,” the mayor said. “And I don't think people are getting it.” cpr.org/2025/04/10/med…

For patients like Gabe Wilson that research has the potential to be life-changing. cpr.org/2025/04/30/col…

So far this year, Colorado has recorded 9 human cases. Last year, no one died from the virus in Colorado. But 51 died from it in 2023, a year when 386 people in the state were hospitalized and 634 human cases were recorded. cpr.org/2025/07/25/col…

“We showed that for both influenza virus, which causes flu, and for SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, in both cases we got a dramatic awakening of these cancers within this model.” cpr.org/2025/07/31/cu-…

Amid concerns that HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is undermining trust in vaccines and public health science, some states are changing how they regulate insurance companies, prescribers, and pharmacists. John Daley reports. ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/article/c…

Supporters of the ban now have a 4-to-1 lead in fundraising. The move drew quick criticism from backers of the repeal, who are asking voters to abolish the ban and allow the sale of flavored vaporizers and other products in Denver. denverite.com/2025/10/08/m...

Supporters of the ban now have a 4-to-1 lead in fundraising. The move drew quick criticism from backers of the repeal, who are asking voters to abolish the ban and allow the sale of flavored vaporizers and other products in Denver. denverite.com/2025/10/08/mic…