News

Oct 22, 2020

Each year, Health Links celebrates Colorado employers committed to workplace health, safety, and well-being. Although we were unable to celebrate in-person, this year’s virtual event aptly honored the award winners and finalists for their achievements in the workplace while providing attendees the opportunity to network and gain inspiration from other employers pursuing health and safety in their workplaces.

Oct 12, 2020

On October 6, the Center for Health, Work & Environment hosted its first annual partner awards ceremony to honor the commitment and achievements of some of its key partners.

Oct 9, 2020

Immediate actions are needed to limit the greenhouse gas emissions that are driving climate change that helps fuel wildfires, and ultimately affects human physical and psychological health according to a new report published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Oct 8, 2020

From the snowy slopes of the Colorado ski industry to local government and NGOs, David Shapiro has been building a foundation for understanding and supporting the employee experience. Learn how Health Links' program manager draws from his own background to support the Healthy Workplace Network.

Sep 16, 2020

In spite of a global pandemic, many colleges and universities across the United States are gearing up for the fall football season. While this slice of normalcy may be comforting, it could also come at an enormous cost – the well-being of the student athletes.

Aug 27, 2020

Thanks to the research, discoveries and persistence of individuals like Dr. Lee Newman, OSHA has published a final rule revising the beryllium standard for general industry.

Aug 20, 2020

For the second year in a row, Colorado Governor Jared Polis has demonstrated the state’s commitment to worker health, safety, and well-being by proclaiming August 20th Total Worker Health® Day.

Aug 20, 2020

Design and merchandising student enters public health to design ergonomic clothes, including face masks, that fit every body.

Aug 14, 2020

Olivia Zarella, a PRA and DrPH student in the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health, partners with the CU Environmental Health & Safety team to create a COVID-19 contact tracing program.

Aug 12, 2020

Diana Jaramillo shares her journey from environmental field research to the Center for Health, Work & Environment's International Total Worker Health® team.

Aug 11, 2020

Jul 15, 2020

Our partners at Pinnacol Assurance asked experts to weigh in on whether or not it's OK to use air conditioning at work during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jul 9, 2020

A new grant from the CDC will continue to fund research and training to improve worker health, safety, and well-being.

Jul 8, 2020

Read about how Dr. Mike Van Dyke, our Center's Continuing Education Director became a SWAT team-chasing, meth-cooking, bill-writing industrial hygienist.

Jul 1, 2020

Elizabeth Carlton, Assistant Professor of Environmental & Occupational Health, spoke with STAT News about how to respond to a second wave of COVID-19 cases in Colorado.

Jun 29, 2020

Our Center has spent the last eight weeks in a collaborative effort responding to the evolving circumstances of the pandemic and minimizing the risk of disease transmission among workers at Pantaleon, their families, and the communities where they live and work.

Jun 26, 2020

Aboard the USS George Washington in 2014, Nuclear Machinist Mate 2nd Class Anna Deak was checking items off a list. Her tasks never crossed her mind as having anything to do with safety.

Jun 9, 2020

A new grant will study the environmental justice impact of a Colorado Senate bill regulating oil and gas development.

May 29, 2020

Joelle Wedel has helped the National Supplemental Screening Program (NSSP) screen over 22,000 former Department of Energy Workers since 2005.

May 28, 2020

Elizabeth Carlton, Assistant Professor of Environmental & Occupational Health, was interviewed by Politico about the ColoradoSPH-led modeling team's recommendations on Colorado's reopening.