Denver would eliminate its limit on the number of needle exchange programs that can operate in ... are licensed by the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment and undergo regular ...

The most prominent public health initiative has been needle exchange programs, also known as syringe exchange programs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains that these programs ...

Mayor Mike Johnston wrote in a letter defending his decision that allowing an unlimited number of needle exchanges in the ...

First, he worried it would allow for an unlimited number of needle exchange programs. Second ... argue that syringe exchange sites improve public safety. “These are countless thousands of ...

Workers at “needle exchange ... s safety when playing in a park playground,” the council member said. “I’m proud to introduce this bill which will help ensure these programs are implemente ...

The concept of needle exchanges is understandably ... Instead of working to assure that any syringe program improves public safety, city officials dug in their heels and are celebrating their ...

“I support harm reduction strategies and also believe we need to place more emphasis on connecting individuals from needle exchange programs to ... s Department of Public Health and Environment ...

He noted that needle exchange programs can ask for a variance from the Denver Board of Public Health and Environment, and said the current proximity restrictions show that 66% of the area ...