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Nov 20, 2020

The CDPHE and ColoradoSPH released an updated modeling report that estimates one out of every 49 residents in the state is infected with SARS-CoV-2, by far the highest prevalence since the virus arrived in Colorado. "This is not the year to celebrate with extended family or friends—stick close to home and spend the holiday with those in your own household,” said Dean Samet.

Nov 9, 2020

In a recent article in 5280 Magazine, Dr. Jenn Lieferman, professor and chair of the Department of Community & Behavioral Health, and other mental health experts share practical advice for coping during the challenging winter months ahead.

Nov 9, 2020

ColoradoSPH Dean Jonathan Samet and environmental epidemiologist Dr. Tom Burke, from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, talk with Stephanie Desmon about a panel they recently led on airborne transmission of COVID-19.

Nov 23, 2020

Not surprisingly, reactions to calls for small and restricted Thanksgiving holiday gatherings have been mixed. A gathering via Zoom is a poor substitute for a shared meal, but far safer. With the anticipated availability of efficacious vaccines, next year’s holiday might be a return to normalcy.

Nov 16, 2020

No one is running the circus as every metric for the COVID-19 pandemic soars in most states and in Europe. In a vacuum of national coordination, state and local governments and their public health agencies are imposing ever more drastic measures. I summarize as follows: the virus has a plan, but we do not.

Nov 9, 2020

The implications of the Biden-Harris victory for public health are profound. As the states continue to struggle with controlling the pandemic, cohesive coordination among the Administration and the national public health agencies will be beneficial.

Nov 20, 2020

The CDPHE and ColoradoSPH released an updated modeling report that estimates one out of every 49 residents in the state is infected with SARS-CoV-2, by far the highest prevalence since the virus arrived in Colorado. "This is not the year to celebrate with extended family or friends—stick close to home and spend the holiday with those in your own household,” said Dean Samet.

Nov 10, 2020

Experts at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, including ColoradoSPH Dean Jonathan Samet, and beyond warn—smoke-filled skies are a part of the state’s future and need to be recognized for the health risks they bring.

Nov 9, 2020

In a recent article in 5280 Magazine, Dr. Jenn Lieferman, professor and chair of the Department of Community & Behavioral Health, and other mental health experts share practical advice for coping during the challenging winter months ahead.

Nov 9, 2020

ColoradoSPH Dean Jonathan Samet and environmental epidemiologist Dr. Tom Burke, from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, talk with Stephanie Desmon about a panel they recently led on airborne transmission of COVID-19.

Oct 26, 2020

In a new study, Assistant Professor Stephanie Malin found that living near fracking sites can lead to depression and chronic stress. The majority of participants reported that they felt uncertain about the risks and powerless to influence policies.

Oct 26, 2020

ColoradoSPH Dean Jonathan Samet shares his insight on the airborne transmission of COVID-19 and the success of a recent workshop hosted by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on this important topic.

Oct 15, 2020

While watching events unfold across the country over recent months, Professor Dawn Comstock was left feeling like she needed to do something tangible to address the ongoing systemic racial and ethic disparities. That’s when she decided to help establish a new scholarship fund to accelerate ColoradoSPH's efforts to increase the diversity and inclusive excellence of the school’s student body.

Sep 10, 2020

ColoardoSPH at UNC alumna Kristin Christensen, MPH '18, talked with her hometown newspaper about her experiences working for the Peace Corps in Madagascar, and having to be evacuated as COVID-19 began to spread worldwide in early 2020.

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.