ColoradoSPH at CU Anschutz News

Apr 3, 2023

The Colorado Public Health Association and the Colorado School of Public Health organized an annual Public Health Advocacy Day at the state Capitol building, bringing together public health professionals, students, and community members to meet local legislators and learn about policy and advocacy.

Mar 31, 2023

With a recent series of methamphetamine contamination cases at Colorado public libraries making the news nationally, Colorado School of Public Health expert Mike Van Dyke provides context on the public health risk.

Mar 30, 2023

Black and Hispanic children with Type 1 diabetes are more likely than their white peers to develop stiffened arteries, new research finds. "If we can figure out why this difference is, perhaps we can intervene now and maybe there's a chance to reverse the differences that have built up in the first 10 years of their disease," said Katherine Sauder, deputy director of the LEAD center.

Mar 28, 2023

There’s a growing body of research supporting the positive health impacts of gardening. Now, a first-of-its-kind randomized controlled trial led by Jill Litt, ColoradoSPH adjunct professor, demonstrates that participation in community gardening is associated with decreased cancer risk.

Mar 27, 2023

Everybody can help fight the health misinformation epidemic by not falling for – and not sharing – fake news. It’s something experts like Lisa Bero, research professor in the Department of Health Systems, Management & Policy, hope people will do for the sake of evidence-based science and, ultimately, societal health.

Mar 27, 2023

Dangers prevail whenever health news is manipulated, said Jonathan Samet, MD, dean of the Colorado School of Public Health. “People are misled and do things that are harmful, like taking ivermectin (an antiparasitic drug largely used in veterinary medicine) thinking that they are going to somehow alleviate their COVID-19,” said Dean Samet.

Mar 27, 2023

One in 4 Colorado teens reported they could get access to a loaded gun within 24 hours, according to survey results published Monday. Nearly half of those teens said it would take them less than 10 minutes. “That’s a lot of access and those are short periods of time,” said ColoradoSPH DrPH candidate Virginia McCarthy, lead author of the study.

Mar 21, 2023

“Our goal is to actually generate new knowledge about how best to care for patients,” said Laura Wiley, assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics.

Mar 21, 2023

The newly-established Mountain West Alliance for Community Engagement-Climate and Health (ACE-CH) Hub, led by ColoradoSPH researchers, has been awarded $600,000 from the National Institutes of Health to identify evidence-based and community-driven action in the face of the climate crisis.

Mar 16, 2023

“It was awesome to see so many thought leaders from industry, people who are working in AI, people who are working in clinical research, gather to discuss the current state of colorectal cancer care and prevention, as well as the gaps,” said Andi Dwyer, Senior Professional Research Assistant at the Colorado School of Public Health.

Mar 16, 2023

The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research award, given to ColoradoSPH Community and Behavioral Health President Emerita Judith Albino, honors individuals who have given exemplary service by consistently promoting the interests and activities of oral health research to a wide audience.

Mar 15, 2023

In a first-of-its-kind partnership, the Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the CDPHE is teaming up with researchers from the Injury and Violence Prevention Center in the Colorado School of Public Health. They’ll create and maintain a resource bank of regularly updated and accurate materials regarding gun violence in Colorado.

Mar 14, 2023

A new study that includes Dr. Thomas Jaenisch from ColoradoSPH, describes a novel path to early diagnosis of dengue, the most common mosquito-borne viral illness, in areas of the world where lab tests to confirm the disease are not available.

Mar 7, 2023

Two worlds that are not always directly linked were recently brought together in a panel discussion hosted by ColoradoSPH. The program offered “a candid discussion with military leaders to help us understand national security issues, which certainly spill over into public health – in obvious and sometimes not so obvious ways,” said Dean Jon Samet.

Mar 3, 2023

Both COVID and RSV can result in different types of cough, including dry, wet, wheezing, said Dan Olson, associate of epidemiology, to Fortune. While there is no exact way to differentiate the two conditions without testing, there are some potential tells, experts say.

Feb 24, 2023

U.S. Rep. Jason Crow visited on Friday for presentations on two initiatives that received Community Project Funding in the federal budget approved by Congress in December, both collaborations between the CU School of Medicine and the Colorado School of Public Health.

Feb 16, 2023

“We’re sort of at a steady, manageable level for the moment,” said Dean Jon Samet. “It’s too early to say” if the flu is done, he said.

Feb 13, 2023

“We heard from stakeholders representing workforces and employers across the state that supporting employees in recovery is a top priority,” said Lili Tenney, DrPH, director of outreach and programs at CHWE. “Our goal is to build capacity and positive change led by the voice of Colorado businesses and workers.”

Feb 13, 2023

An online diabetes nutrition education program tailored to emphasize culturally relevant dietary practices for American Indians and Alaska Natives with type 2 diabetes has been successful, according to a new study led by Research Assistant Professor Sarah Stotz.

Feb 8, 2023

“I do think that community engagement is a road map for improving public health emergency work in these communities,” said Dr. Ned Calonge, associate dean for public health practice.