About the Department

• State of Colorado Employee Phone Directory Search

• Divisions and Programs
• Department Boards and Commissions

• Air Quality
• Water Quality
• Department Regulations
• Food and Product Safety
• Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste and Radiation
• Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Other Health Facilities

• Department Strategic Plan 2011-2016
• Department Strategic Plan 2010-2011  
• Department Strategic Plan 2008-09 - Accomplishments Report and Update on Performance Measures

Department Mission

The mission of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is to protect and improve the health of Colorado’s people and the quality of its environment.

Department Vision

Colorado will be the healthiest state with the highest quality environment. The department will continue to work closely with our local public health and environmental health partners to make Colorado the healthiest place to live, and a place that offers its residents and visitors the highest quality environment. The department will serve as the recognized leader that sets the agenda for public health and environmental quality in the state. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will be a model of efficiency in governmental processes by using creative and innovative means to achieve desired health and environmental improvements. The department is the place to work to make a difference in public health and environmental quality.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, religion, or physical or mental disability in violation of federal and state law and department policy.

• Institutional Review Board 

• Colorado's Organized County and Local Public Health Agencies
• Citizens' Advocate - The department's advocate is available to assist the citizens of Colorado in obtaining helpful information and solving problems.
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