Public Health Institute at Denver Health

01/07/2026

Flu activity remains high across Colorado and the nation, and vaccination is still recommended for everyone 6 months and older who hasn’t received it yet. According the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, fewer than 30% of Coloradans are currently vaccinated, a lower rate than this time last year.

Flu vaccines help reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and complications. It’s not too late to protect yourself and others.

💉👉 Schedule an appointment in MyChart today or call 303-602-3520.

Public Health Institute at Denver Health

01/07/2026

Recent federal announcements about changes to childhood vaccine recommendations have raised questions for families across the country.

In a recent Denver7 interview, Bob Belknap, MD, MPH, Chair of the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, shared concerns about the uncertainty surrounding federal vaccine guidance and emphasized the importance of independent scientific review and equitable access to vaccines.

At Denver Health, our vaccine guidance and clinical practices remain unchanged. We will continue to follow evidence, prioritize patient safety and ensure families have access to trusted, science-based care. 💙

View the Denver7 story ➡️ https://den.health/CDCvaccination_guidelines_Denver7

12/30/2025

An in-home visit from our Family Connects team isn't like a regular office visit. And these visits come at no cost to you!

Learn more at denverhealth.org/familyconnects

12/05/2025

Public health is strongest when we all take steps to protect our community.

For National Influenza Vaccination Week, we want you to know we get our flu shots at Denver Health—to keep us healthy and to protect the patients and communities we serve.

Flu vaccines reduce hospitalizations, keep kids in school and help older adults stay healthy through the winter months. It’s not too late to get the flu shot and if you have questions, talk with a trusted health care provider who knows your health history and can guide you.

Together, we can strengthen community immunity this season.

Learn more: denverhealth.org/immunizations

12/02/2025

AIDS isn’t over. According to the World Health Organization (WHO):

➡️More than 40M people are living with HIV globally​

➡️1.3M people acquired HIV in 2024​

➡️Approximately 630,000 people died from HIV-related causes in 2024

The good news on this is that PHIDH provides access to HIV testing and treatment right here in the Denver community. Our Sexual Health Clinic offers services at reduced costs.

Learn more: https://www.phidenverhealth.org/clinics-services/std-testing-treatment

11/21/2025

Help us spread the word about this free resource we offer for the Denver community! Testing and prevention saves lives💙

11/18/2025

We agree with this parent—all families should consider Family Connects! A visit from a registered nurse for your newborn all in the comfort of your own home at no cost to you thanks to support from Illuminate Colorado.

Learn more at denverhealth.org/familyconnects

11/14/2025

With the holidays just around the corner, it’s a good time to check in on the vaccines that can help keep you and your family healthy.

Vaccines for flu, COVID-19 and RSV offer important protection, especially for older adults, young children, pregnant people and anyone with chronic health conditions. But recommendations can vary based on your age, health status and risk.

To make sure your at-risk loved ones stay safe and healthy this holiday season, take a moment to learn which vaccines are recommended for you and when to get them. A quick conversation with a trusted health care provider or a visit to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment vaccine guidance webpage can help you make a plan that protects the people you care about most.

A healthier holiday season starts with all of us.
🧡 Learn more about staying up to date: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/immunizations/seasonal-respiratory-vaccines

Experienced health care professionals in Colorado share their thoughts on the influenza virus, the risks of infection, and the benefits of seasonal vaccinati...

10/31/2025

We’re grateful to work with so many new parents in the comfort of their own homes through our Family Connects program.

The service is simple: A registered nurse visits your home around three weeks after birth to check on parent, baby and the whole family. There is no additional cost to you, and anyone with a newborn can participate after giving birth at Denver Health.

Get connected at denverhealth.org/familyconnects

10/24/2025

In the U.S., polio once changed lives in an instant. Today, thanks to vaccines, many have never seen its devastating effects. That’s a victory worth celebrating and sustaining, even while we still work to eradicate polio globally.

At PHIDH, we’re proud to help keep polio in the past by making routine immunizations accessible for every family in our community. Public health works when we all benefit from progress and help protect it together.

As we recognize , we honor the generations who lived through polio outbreaks and the science and partnership that brought us to where we are today.

🧡 Let’s continue the momentum. Healthier communities start with prevention.

10/10/2025

Come work with us! We’re currently hiring a Registered Nurse for our TB Clinic and a Medical Assistant for our Infectious Disease Clinic.

More details here: https://denverhealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/DHHA-Main/details/Medical-Assistant---Infectious-Disease-Clinic_R13347-1?_gl=1*1naewua*_gcl_au*Nzg5MDc0OTQxLjE3NTUxMTgwMzU.*_ga*MTY1MjA1NjA1OS4xNjY3OTIxODEx*_ga_484V9EBXC6*czE3NTkzNTIxNzMkbzQxOSRnMCR0MTc1OTM1MjE3MyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.

10/08/2025

📣Free Continuing Education Opportunity: Innovative State-Wide Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

🗓 Tuesday, Oct. 14
⏰ 12 - 1 p.m. MST
📍 Zoom
💰 Free | CE credit available
👉 Register: https://courses.denverptc.org/upcoming_classes.html

Join us to exchange ideas, build partnerships and strengthen Colorado’s OUD response. You’ll leave with tools to:

✔ Compare innovative MOUD service delivery models in urban and rural settings.
✔ Understand how extended hours and telehealth reduce barriers to treatment initiation and retention.

Who should attend: ROACs, funders, hospital & clinic leaders, behavioral health providers, public health partners and community organizations working to expand MOUD access.