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Jan 13, 2023

“It’s not evenly distributed across the U.S.,” said Beth Carlton, professor of epidemiology. “It’s grown very rapidly in the Northeast, and there’s every reason to think it will do the same when it gets here.”

Dec 30, 2022

“I think in terms of the worry that these three infectious respiratory viruses would come together and surge in a way that would strain hospital capacity, we've escaped,” said Dean Jon Samet.

Dec 8, 2022

Contributing to the Colorado Sun, Dean Jon Samet, along with William Burman M.D, explore the successes, failures, and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, discussing how we can be better prepared for the next health emergency.

Feb 2, 2023

Another good week for Colorado. All indicators for the COVID-19 pandemic continue to move downward as are those for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Jan 23, 2023

For now, the Colorado COVID-19 report remains encouraging. Let’s enjoy the lull while staying wary and vaccinated.

Jan 9, 2023

COVID calm continues in Colorado. This good news comes a week after the end of the holidays, suggesting that we may not experience a holiday-driven surge.

Jan 20, 2023

Our deepest condolences to the family, friends, patients and colleagues of Dr. Stephen Berman, long-time director of the Center for Global Health, who passed away on January 17. Steve was a true champion for children, and this loss will be felt deeply by all who knew him.

Jan 18, 2023

New research claims around 10% of childhood asthma is attributable to gas stoves. Dean Jonathan Samet says proper ventilation is key to living more safely alongside gas appliances.

Dec 30, 2022

“I think in terms of the worry that these three infectious respiratory viruses would come together and surge in a way that would strain hospital capacity, we've escaped,” said Dean Jon Samet.

Jan 10, 2023

As we compile our lists of resolutions aimed at improving physical and mental health in 2023, new research suggests one addition could have a powerful impact: gardening.

Nov 28, 2022

Eric Simões, professor of epidemiology , is principal investigator of two ongoing studies on the use of a monoclonal antibody against RSV in infants. “RSV remains the most common cause of lower respiratory tract infection in infants and results in seasonal epidemics globally each year,” he says.

Nov 16, 2022

New research led by Emmy Betz, professor of epidemiology and deputy director of the Injury and Violence Prevention Center, examined diverse viewpoints on reducing access to potentially dangerous situations among older adults due to changes in physical or cognitive functioning.

Dec 21, 2022

Claire Geldhof, dual-degree student with the University of Colorado College of Nursing and the Colorado School of Public Health, takes courses online from her home in Alaska, sometimes jumping on seaplanes, and boats; walking when the roads end to take care of patients living in the bush.

Dec 16, 2022

Erin Burk-Leaver served as a preceptor for recent ColoradoSPH graduate Monica Maly, MPH ’22, working together to address the needs older adults with HIV who are at risk of cognitive impairment.

Dec 12, 2022

Working in collaboration with a pediatrics-critical care professor, ColoradoSPH alumnus Peter DeWitt, PhD'17 in biostatistics, created an automated algorithm with a corresponding interactive web tool to assess children’s blood pressure.