Newsroom

Nov 5, 2021

As hospitals begin implementing more aggressive transfer protocols and healthcare workers continue to sound an alarm about the direction of the pandemic in Colorado, no one is celebrating. Dr. Jon Samet, dean of ColoradoSPH and leader of the state's COVID-19 Modeling Group talks about the surge in cases.

Nov 2, 2021

In the fall of 2020, a NASEM committee, chaired by ColoradoSPH Dean Jon Samet, convened to rapidly inform urgent issues and address the potential of airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2; their commentary is now published in PNAS.

Oct 26, 2021

A new nationwide survey, led by a group of researchers including ColoradoSPH faculty, examines drivers and impediments to COVID-19 vaccination rates in the country. The results reveal troubling findings that must be addressed in the face of more infectious variants.

Nov 29, 2021

The Thanksgiving holidays were already worrisome for the possibility of increased transmission as people traveled and gathered. The news of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant—Omicron—is now an additional concern.

Nov 22, 2021

Heading into the Thanksgiving holiday, Colorado’s epidemic curve has continued to rise. The origins of the COVID-19 pandemic remain obscure and controversial; last week, a paper in Science offered a forensic epidemiological analysis. Controversy will persist since definitive evidence will likely never be forthcoming.

Nov 15, 2021

Governor Polis is emphasizing use of monoclonal antibody therapy, which is effective in preventing hospitalization and death if administered early in the course of infection. Remarkably, in the face of an uncontrolled pandemic, challenges to fundamental public health measures continue including a measure to protect U.S. workers.

Nov 22, 2021

A ColoradoSPH study launched an Instagram profile to recruit AI/AN women but the profile turned into so much more—it is now a community site that delivers messages of empowerment and affirmation, and was included by SELF magazine on a list of "online mental health resources for marginalized communities."

Nov 2, 2021

In the fall of 2020, a NASEM committee, chaired by ColoradoSPH Dean Jon Samet, convened to rapidly inform urgent issues and address the potential of airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2; their commentary is now published in PNAS.

Sep 22, 2021

ColoradoSPH epidemiologists Dean Jonathan Samet and David Rojas helped develop the latest WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines, providing recommendations that will protect health and save lives.

Oct 26, 2021

A new nationwide survey, led by a group of researchers including ColoradoSPH faculty, examines drivers and impediments to COVID-19 vaccination rates in the country. The results reveal troubling findings that must be addressed in the face of more infectious variants.

Oct 13, 2021

A study by ColoradoSPH researchers finds living in rural, isolated areas correlates with easier access to handguns and higher risks of suicidality among Colorado teenagers. These findings can determine how best to allocate educational firearm safety and suicide prevention resources to hot spots.

Sep 30, 2021

A study published in GeoHealth, led by ColoradoSPH and CSU researchers, found that N95 respirators can help protect against wildfire smoke and related health risks.

Nov 3, 2021

In a published commentary, ColoradoSPH Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) students critically examine the role of public health in racism and oppression and how they would like to see inequities addressed and changed.

Sep 27, 2021

In a Q&A, Maddie Godby, a graduate student in the MPH in Population Mental Health & Wellbeing Program, speaks candidly about the challenges of juggling elite athletic training with academics.

Sep 8, 2021

In recognition of the American Medical Association (AMA) Women in Medicine Month, we are highlighting Olivia Zarella, MPH, DrPH student, and Manali Kamdar, MD, clinical director of lymphoma services at the CU Cancer Center.