Losing Baby Teeth as an Adult
A month before my wedding day, I started to experience some moderate sensitivity and pain in my mouth. A quick visit to the…
What Are the Benefits of Water Filling Stations in Schools?
Did you know the human body is made up of about 60-70% water? Drinking water is an important part of a child’s healthy…
Colorado Tap Water’s Life Cycle Is a Beautiful Scene
If you’ve ever had a glass of Colorado tap water, you know how crisp and fresh it tastes. But you might be wondering…
WIC Food Package Update Benefits Colorado Kids
Can you name one of the largest nutrition programs in the nation? The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. In Colorado, WIC works…
Pueblo Fire Department Keeps Kids Active With Monthly Wellness Events
In February, we hosted our biggest ever “Fire Fit Kids” night at Central High School in downtown Pueblo. With nearly 100 kids and…
Study Shows Schools Can Help Reduce Tooth Decay
When it comes to health, environment is a huge influence. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says genes, biology and health behaviors…
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation’s TV Ad is Named to Denver’s Ad Club The Fifty!
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation’s TV advertisement, “The Truth Behind the Label,” produced by local agency Amélie Company, was named to The Fifty.…
Sugary Drink Purchasing a Problem in Nearly Every Household
A New York Times story about the food purchasing habits of families enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or “food stamps”)…
The Photo Voice Project Helps Kids Identify Healthy Choices
It’s a warm fall day as we hand out cameras to Mr. Lucero’s fifth grade ‘Passion Areas’ class. It’s the students first time…