Public Health

Falling down is not just part of getting older. It is serious problem and one that impacts 33% of adults, age 65 and older. Falls are the leading...

Using your fireplace, wood stove or other fuel-fired devices can be a great way to provide heat and comfort during the cold winter months. Before...

Winter Fall Prevention When winter snowflakes fall, so do people. One of the most threatening winter hazards is the potential to slip and fall on...

Playgrounds can be wonderful places for families to exercise and play. They are also the source of hundreds of thousands of emergency visits to the...

A completed suicide occurs when an individual ends their own life. It is a serious public health issue that can have a huge impact on a family, an...

Winter Sports Injury: Snow Skiing According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were more than 144,000 snow skiing-related...

Winter Sports Injury Prevention Winter means cold temperatures, snowstorms, and fun winter sports for millions of people. For most winter sports,...

Zumba! It’s a high energy aerobic workout that uses dance steps borrowed from the merengue, salsa and other dances. The Zumba exercise craze...

Winter Sports Injury Prevention Tips: Skating Ice skating is a fun winter activity, and also a great exercise! The National Safety Council offers...

Every year Denver Health recommends that our patients get a vaccine to protect against the flu (influenza) during the fall and winter seasons. But...