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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
Learn more at denverhealth.org/familyconnects
December 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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
Learn more at denverhealth.org/familyconnects
For National Influenza Vaccination Week, we want you to know we get our flu shots at Denver Health—to stay healthy and protect the patients and communities we serve.
It’s not too late to get the flu shot. If you have questions, talk with a provider you trust.
denverhealth.org/immunizations
It’s not too late to get the flu shot. If you have questions, talk with a provider you trust.
denverhealth.org/immunizations
December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
For National Influenza Vaccination Week, we want you to know we get our flu shots at Denver Health—to stay healthy and protect the patients and communities we serve.
It’s not too late to get the flu shot. If you have questions, talk with a provider you trust.
denverhealth.org/immunizations
It’s not too late to get the flu shot. If you have questions, talk with a provider you trust.
denverhealth.org/immunizations
Help us spread the word about this free resource we offer for the Denver community! Testing and prevention saves lives🧡
November 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Help us spread the word about this free resource we offer for the Denver community! Testing and prevention saves lives🧡
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
Learn more at denverhealth.org/familyconnects
November 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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
Learn more at denverhealth.org/familyconnects
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As public health needs evolve, access to expert training matters more than ever.
Denver PTC’s new subscription & fee-for-service programs help health departments and CBOs strengthen their DI, STI/HIV and outbreak response skills.
Empower your workforce → denverptc.org
#PublicHealth #HIVPrevention
Denver PTC’s new subscription & fee-for-service programs help health departments and CBOs strengthen their DI, STI/HIV and outbreak response skills.
Empower your workforce → denverptc.org
#PublicHealth #HIVPrevention
November 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
As public health needs evolve, access to expert training matters more than ever.
Denver PTC’s new subscription & fee-for-service programs help health departments and CBOs strengthen their DI, STI/HIV and outbreak response skills.
Empower your workforce → denverptc.org
#PublicHealth #HIVPrevention
Denver PTC’s new subscription & fee-for-service programs help health departments and CBOs strengthen their DI, STI/HIV and outbreak response skills.
Empower your workforce → denverptc.org
#PublicHealth #HIVPrevention
We’re grateful to work with so many new parents in the comfort of their own homes through our Family Connects program.
A registered nurse visits your home around three weeks after birth to check on parent, baby and the whole family at no added cost.
Get connected at denverhealth.org/familyconnects
A registered nurse visits your home around three weeks after birth to check on parent, baby and the whole family at no added cost.
Get connected at denverhealth.org/familyconnects
October 31, 2025 at 4:53 PM
We’re grateful to work with so many new parents in the comfort of their own homes through our Family Connects program.
A registered nurse visits your home around three weeks after birth to check on parent, baby and the whole family at no added cost.
Get connected at denverhealth.org/familyconnects
A registered nurse visits your home around three weeks after birth to check on parent, baby and the whole family at no added cost.
Get connected at denverhealth.org/familyconnects
For #WorldPolioDay, we honor the generations who lived through polio outbreaks and celebrate the science and partnerships that continue to work to eradicate polio globally. Public health works when we all benefit from progress and help protect it together. Healthier communities start with prevention
October 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
For #WorldPolioDay, we honor the generations who lived through polio outbreaks and celebrate the science and partnerships that continue to work to eradicate polio globally. Public health works when we all benefit from progress and help protect it together. Healthier communities start with prevention
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: denverhealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/DHHA-M....
More details here: denverhealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/DHHA-M....
October 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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: denverhealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/DHHA-M....
More details here: denverhealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/DHHA-M....
📢 Free Continuing Education Opportunity: Innovative State-Wide Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
🗓 Oct 14 | 12–1pm MT | Zoom
👉 Register: courses.denverptc.org
For public health, behavioral health & clinical partners statewide.
🗓 Oct 14 | 12–1pm MT | Zoom
👉 Register: courses.denverptc.org
For public health, behavioral health & clinical partners statewide.
October 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
📢 Free Continuing Education Opportunity: Innovative State-Wide Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
🗓 Oct 14 | 12–1pm MT | Zoom
👉 Register: courses.denverptc.org
For public health, behavioral health & clinical partners statewide.
🗓 Oct 14 | 12–1pm MT | Zoom
👉 Register: courses.denverptc.org
For public health, behavioral health & clinical partners statewide.
✨Feeling informed and inspired after our Engaging Youth Expertise (EYE) for Prevention team’s Overdose Prevention Peer Training. This training reaches youth with expertise and lived experience to remind everyone why we’re #StrongerWithout.
More EYE for Prevention work here: strongerwithout.com
More EYE for Prevention work here: strongerwithout.com
September 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
✨Feeling informed and inspired after our Engaging Youth Expertise (EYE) for Prevention team’s Overdose Prevention Peer Training. This training reaches youth with expertise and lived experience to remind everyone why we’re #StrongerWithout.
More EYE for Prevention work here: strongerwithout.com
More EYE for Prevention work here: strongerwithout.com
We know scientific claims that make headlines can lead to uncertainty. This week, Bob Belknap, MD, chair of PHIDH, spoke with media to reaffirm that Tylenol remains safe for pregnant people when used appropriately. Dr. Belknap's advice? Bring your questions to a health care provider you trust.
September 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
We know scientific claims that make headlines can lead to uncertainty. This week, Bob Belknap, MD, chair of PHIDH, spoke with media to reaffirm that Tylenol remains safe for pregnant people when used appropriately. Dr. Belknap's advice? Bring your questions to a health care provider you trust.
As federal vaccine advisory structures shift, Bob Belknap, MD, chair of PHIDH, spoke with @cprnews.bsky.social to emphasize the importance of evidence, transparency and continuity in vaccine guidance.
As a new federal vaccine panel recommends some changes, what does it mean for Colorado?
Last week, a key federal vaccine panel made some significant changes and recommendations that were once closely followed by states like Colorado.
www.cpr.org
September 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
As federal vaccine advisory structures shift, Bob Belknap, MD, chair of PHIDH, spoke with @cprnews.bsky.social to emphasize the importance of evidence, transparency and continuity in vaccine guidance.
A recent study in @jama.com led by Denver Health emergency medicine physician, Jason Haukoos, MD, shows that offering Hep C screening to all ER patients—not just those at risk—found significantly more new infections.
Hep C is curable, and #publichealth should make sure all have a pathway to care.
Hep C is curable, and #publichealth should make sure all have a pathway to care.
Hepatitis C Screening in Emergency Departments
This multicenter randomized clinical trial examines whether a targeted or nontargeted screening approach is more effective at identifying new hepatitis C virus infections among patients screened in th...
jamanetwork.com
September 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
A recent study in @jama.com led by Denver Health emergency medicine physician, Jason Haukoos, MD, shows that offering Hep C screening to all ER patients—not just those at risk—found significantly more new infections.
Hep C is curable, and #publichealth should make sure all have a pathway to care.
Hep C is curable, and #publichealth should make sure all have a pathway to care.
🩺Providers: Are you Looking to enhance your trauma-responsive care and addiction medicine skills?
Join Denver Health's Center for Addiction Medicine Academy and @ptcdenver.bsky.social for Compassionate Care for People with SUD and Trauma-Responsive Care workshops.
Sign up: courses.denverptc.org
Join Denver Health's Center for Addiction Medicine Academy and @ptcdenver.bsky.social for Compassionate Care for People with SUD and Trauma-Responsive Care workshops.
Sign up: courses.denverptc.org
August 27, 2025 at 6:21 PM
🩺Providers: Are you Looking to enhance your trauma-responsive care and addiction medicine skills?
Join Denver Health's Center for Addiction Medicine Academy and @ptcdenver.bsky.social for Compassionate Care for People with SUD and Trauma-Responsive Care workshops.
Sign up: courses.denverptc.org
Join Denver Health's Center for Addiction Medicine Academy and @ptcdenver.bsky.social for Compassionate Care for People with SUD and Trauma-Responsive Care workshops.
Sign up: courses.denverptc.org
A recent study revealed the majority of new mothers in the U.S. miss essential #postpartum care.
Family Connects helps close these gaps by bringing skilled nurses directly into homes, providing support when families need them the most.
👉denverhealth.org/familyconnects
Family Connects helps close these gaps by bringing skilled nurses directly into homes, providing support when families need them the most.
👉denverhealth.org/familyconnects
August 22, 2025 at 9:22 PM
A recent study revealed the majority of new mothers in the U.S. miss essential #postpartum care.
Family Connects helps close these gaps by bringing skilled nurses directly into homes, providing support when families need them the most.
👉denverhealth.org/familyconnects
Family Connects helps close these gaps by bringing skilled nurses directly into homes, providing support when families need them the most.
👉denverhealth.org/familyconnects
💉Thanks to PHIDH’s associate director, Dr. Judy Shlay, for speaking up about the importance of immunizations for community health in this interview with The Denver Post.
“Anybody who wants (the COVID-19 vaccine), we will give it to” with the proper consent, Shlay said.
“Anybody who wants (the COVID-19 vaccine), we will give it to” with the proper consent, Shlay said.
No changes to routine vaccines, but pregnant women might have to pay for COVID shots
The government’s mixed messages around vaccines has been confusing for parents.
www.denverpost.com
August 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
💉Thanks to PHIDH’s associate director, Dr. Judy Shlay, for speaking up about the importance of immunizations for community health in this interview with The Denver Post.
“Anybody who wants (the COVID-19 vaccine), we will give it to” with the proper consent, Shlay said.
“Anybody who wants (the COVID-19 vaccine), we will give it to” with the proper consent, Shlay said.
As the public health arm of Denver Health, PHIDH takes World Hepatitis Day to heart. We’re grateful to Immunize.org for naming Denver Health to the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll—recognizing our outstanding work delivering the birth dose vaccine to 94% of newborns before discharge.
July 28, 2025 at 10:51 PM
As the public health arm of Denver Health, PHIDH takes World Hepatitis Day to heart. We’re grateful to Immunize.org for naming Denver Health to the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll—recognizing our outstanding work delivering the birth dose vaccine to 94% of newborns before discharge.
Reminder that PHIDH offers free, fast and confidential HIV and STI testing. Walk-ins welcome!
Been meaning to get tested but can’t find the time? We offer free HIV and STI testing, walk-in hours and convenient appointment slots in Denver.
📞 Call 720-415-7075 or visit phidenverhealth.org/testoften to schedule.
🧡 No judgment. Just care. Because public health is for you, too.
📞 Call 720-415-7075 or visit phidenverhealth.org/testoften to schedule.
🧡 No judgment. Just care. Because public health is for you, too.
July 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Reminder that PHIDH offers free, fast and confidential HIV and STI testing. Walk-ins welcome!
Last week, our Family Connects team joined Great Day Colorado to share how everyone who gives birth at Denver Health can schedule in-home nurse visits in the weeks following their baby’s birth at no cost.
Share this info with an expecting parent in your life: www.youtube.com/watch?v=33gi...
Share this info with an expecting parent in your life: www.youtube.com/watch?v=33gi...
Family Connects and Denver Health on Great Day Colorado
YouTube video by Denver Health
www.youtube.com
June 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Last week, our Family Connects team joined Great Day Colorado to share how everyone who gives birth at Denver Health can schedule in-home nurse visits in the weeks following their baby’s birth at no cost.
Share this info with an expecting parent in your life: www.youtube.com/watch?v=33gi...
Share this info with an expecting parent in your life: www.youtube.com/watch?v=33gi...
💡Getting tested = taking charge of your health.
HIV testing is a powerful prevention tool—and we make it easy and accessible.
💬 Walk-ins welcome
📍 Multiple locations
💯 Always free and confidential
Call us at 720-415-7075 to schedule your appointment.
#TestOften
HIV testing is a powerful prevention tool—and we make it easy and accessible.
💬 Walk-ins welcome
📍 Multiple locations
💯 Always free and confidential
Call us at 720-415-7075 to schedule your appointment.
#TestOften
June 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
💡Getting tested = taking charge of your health.
HIV testing is a powerful prevention tool—and we make it easy and accessible.
💬 Walk-ins welcome
📍 Multiple locations
💯 Always free and confidential
Call us at 720-415-7075 to schedule your appointment.
#TestOften
HIV testing is a powerful prevention tool—and we make it easy and accessible.
💬 Walk-ins welcome
📍 Multiple locations
💯 Always free and confidential
Call us at 720-415-7075 to schedule your appointment.
#TestOften
Syphilis cases are rising in CO and we’re working with CDPHE to raise awareness.
Syphilis doesn’t always show signs or symptoms. Symptoms can appear 10 to 90 days after a person acquires syphilis, but usually within three to four weeks. Learn more: cdphe.colorado.gov/sti-hiv-vh/s...
Syphilis doesn’t always show signs or symptoms. Symptoms can appear 10 to 90 days after a person acquires syphilis, but usually within three to four weeks. Learn more: cdphe.colorado.gov/sti-hiv-vh/s...
June 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Syphilis cases are rising in CO and we’re working with CDPHE to raise awareness.
Syphilis doesn’t always show signs or symptoms. Symptoms can appear 10 to 90 days after a person acquires syphilis, but usually within three to four weeks. Learn more: cdphe.colorado.gov/sti-hiv-vh/s...
Syphilis doesn’t always show signs or symptoms. Symptoms can appear 10 to 90 days after a person acquires syphilis, but usually within three to four weeks. Learn more: cdphe.colorado.gov/sti-hiv-vh/s...
📢 We're hiring a Medical Assistant for our STD Clinic at Denver Health's Public Health Institute. Join our team providing stigma-free, inclusive care.
Apply now: denverhealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/DHHA-M...
#PublicHealthJobs #DenverHealth #SexualHealthCare
Apply now: denverhealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/DHHA-M...
#PublicHealthJobs #DenverHealth #SexualHealthCare
June 13, 2025 at 1:24 PM
📢 We're hiring a Medical Assistant for our STD Clinic at Denver Health's Public Health Institute. Join our team providing stigma-free, inclusive care.
Apply now: denverhealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/DHHA-M...
#PublicHealthJobs #DenverHealth #SexualHealthCare
Apply now: denverhealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/DHHA-M...
#PublicHealthJobs #DenverHealth #SexualHealthCare
With cases of measles in Colorado rising to seven so far this year, the most important message from public health officials remains the same: get vaccinated.
Bob Belknap, MD, executive director of PHIDH, joined @cbscolorado.bsky.social to stress this message.
Bob Belknap, MD, executive director of PHIDH, joined @cbscolorado.bsky.social to stress this message.
As Colorado measles cases grow, doctors share who does, and doesn't, need boosters
As measles cases in Colorado continue to rise, doctors are sharing how to know if you need a booster or not.
www.cbsnews.com
June 2, 2025 at 10:13 PM
With cases of measles in Colorado rising to seven so far this year, the most important message from public health officials remains the same: get vaccinated.
Bob Belknap, MD, executive director of PHIDH, joined @cbscolorado.bsky.social to stress this message.
Bob Belknap, MD, executive director of PHIDH, joined @cbscolorado.bsky.social to stress this message.
After a decade of increases, acute #HepatitisC rates remained relatively stable from 2021 – 2023. This #HepatitisAwarenessMonth, explore CDC's latest Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Report to see how curative hepatitis C treatment is saving lives: bit.ly/44gP2y0
May 30, 2025 at 10:51 PM
After a decade of increases, acute #HepatitisC rates remained relatively stable from 2021 – 2023. This #HepatitisAwarenessMonth, explore CDC's latest Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Report to see how curative hepatitis C treatment is saving lives: bit.ly/44gP2y0
Talking about mental health isn't always easy—especially in communities that face stigma and systemic barriers. Visit letstalkco.org for helpful resources to help you start the conversation with yourself, your loved ones and your community #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
May 29, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Talking about mental health isn't always easy—especially in communities that face stigma and systemic barriers. Visit letstalkco.org for helpful resources to help you start the conversation with yourself, your loved ones and your community #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth