Colorado’s West Nile case total is so far more than double that of any other state
Health
Posted inPolitics and Government
Colorado wants to base its next overdose prevention centers bill on an untested Rhode Island law
The centers, also called harm-reduction or safe-use sites, are where people can use illegal drugs and, if necessary, be revived from an overdose by trained staff
Posted inHealth
A Colorado dad wanted more for his son. So he opened a trade school for young adults with autism.
Graduates of the Englewood school are getting jobs as auto mechanics, welders, carpenters and electricians
Posted inHealth
Medical debt nearly pushed a Colorado family onto the streets
For millions of Americans, the cost of health care is threatening their ability to stay housed. It’s particularly hard in Denver, where skyrocketing prices have put housing out of reach for many residents.
Posted inHealth
Why did Centura Health’s partners break up? “They just weren’t on the same page,” former CEO says.
A Q&A with former Centura Health CEO, and new CommonSpirit Health division president, Peter Banko on why Centura dissolved and what comes next
Posted inHealth
Colorado’s long battle over raw milk is reenergized by the “food freedom” movement
The state in recent years has eased regulations on meat processing, selling chicken eggs and homemade baked goods, but still has the most restrictive raw milk rule in the region
Posted inBusiness
Pepper Pong — pickleball and pingpong’s baby — is a new game helping people get sober
Tom Filippini founded three Colorado companies before accepting that his out-of-control drinking was killing him. When he finally got sober, he created Pepper Pong.
Posted inHealth
Rural Colorado communities are starting to embrace co-responder programs
Colorado began funding co-responder efforts in 2018 and now backs 31 such initiatives. An additional 20 or so programs exist across the state that send mental health clinicians out with law enforcement.
Posted inElection 2024
Colorado GOP leaders form committee to support forthcoming 2024 ballot measure banning gender-affirming care for kids
Stopping juveniles from getting gender-affirming surgery or medical treatment has become a focus of Colorado GOP Chair Dave Williams and right-wing Republicans across the country
Posted inCOVID
COVID infections are increasing in Colorado, with one important caveat
Hospitalizations remain relatively low, though they are proof of the ability of the virus to cause harm