The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is the principal department of the Colorado state government[1] responsible for public health and environmental regulation.

[3] The Colorado State Board of Health was established on March 22, 1877, with Frederick Bancroft as its president.

It had limited responsibility, such as gathering statistics about sewage disposal and water supply.

Bancroft also advocated for research into what altitudes were best suited for children's development mentally and physically.

Because of their limited role in advocated public health issues, members resigned and waited until the end of their terms to leave their posts.