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COVID-19 news
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New modeling data from the Colorado School of Public Health shows plateauing hospitalizations and a slight upward trend in Colorado’s infection rate
Sep 16, 2020The latest modeling report from the ColoradoSPH-led team indicates the spread of SARS-CoV-2 was reduced for much of July and August, leading to declines in hospitalizations and infections. However, in recent weeks, the estimated effective reproductive number has increased while hospitalizations have plateaued.Full story -
Survey identifies key stressors, solutions for low-income families dealing with COVID-19
Aug 28, 2020A recent survey conducted by Colorado researchers sheds light on how severely COVID-19 is affecting the region’s most economically vulnerable families — and the most effective ways for them to cope with it.Full story -
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Dean's notes
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The COVID-19 Pandemic: Education is remote, but the Colorado School of Public Health is not
Sep 15, 2020The fall semester has launched, but with remote instruction. We remain a school and a community, not a collection of online courses.Full story -
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The COVID-19 pandemic: Labor Day 2020 — Summer ends, winter begins, and worries continue
Sep 8, 2020This Labor Day stands alone: a pandemic is in progress; ash from the Cameron Fire falls in the backyard; and a pending swing from 100 degree high temperatures during recent days to a forecasted 70 degree drop with snow on the day after Labor Day. And there is more...Full story -
The COVID-19 pandemic: Why airborne transmission is important
Aug 31, 2020Last week, the NASEM held a two-day workshop on airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2, a highly controversial topic with critical implications for strategies and policies directed at controlling the pandemic.Full story
Practice news
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Funding for cancer prevention and control in Colorado approved for one more year
Aug 21, 2020The Colorado Cancer Screening Program (CCSP) has navigated more than 30,000 people into preventive screening and prevented hundreds of cancers, catching cancers in early stages when they are easier to treat.Full story -
Governor Jared Polis proclaims August 20 as Total Worker Health® Day in Colorado
Aug 20, 2020For 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.Full story -
Research news
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Survey identifies key stressors, solutions for low-income families dealing with COVID-19
Aug 28, 2020A recent survey conducted by Colorado researchers sheds light on how severely COVID-19 is affecting the region’s most economically vulnerable families — and the most effective ways for them to cope with it.Full story -
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Student & alumni news
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Student Spotlight: Mother, researcher, and mentor researches how COVID-19 affects mental health—and how public health can respond
Jun 5, 2020DrPH candidate Jennifer Jewell is interested in pediatric epidemiology—specifically in the arena of mental health. Her latest project has been studying the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on depression, anxiety, and resilience.Full story -
MPH students volunteer in the COVID-19 response to help community
May 29, 2020Students and faculty from ColoradoSPH@CSU have been volunteering with Larimer County to assist with calling positive patients, creating informational materials, finding alternate locations for patients, and analyzing data.Full story