Health is a fragile thing. We’ve been told this over and over, but often it’s hard to imagine that we are anything but invincible. There are certain moments in our lives when that changes. The world is currently living through one of those moments. But for us, that moment came when we were given a […]
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Opinion: Sen. Gardner, prioritize heath care of Colorado families, not special interests
Two years ago, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. On top of its obvious impact on my health, that diagnosis has forever changed my life because, from now on, I will always be marked as having a pre-existing condition. This scares me. It scares me because I worry every day that our elected officials will […]
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Centura Health says clarity is needed on Colorado’s assisted suicide law after lawsuit
By Colleen Slevin, The Associated Press A Christian-affiliated health system in a court fight over Colorado’s assisted suicide law says the state can’t stop religious organization from disciplining employees who encourage the option in violation of its beliefs. In a federal court filing Wednesday, Colorado-based Centura Health argues in part that the U.S. Constitution’s religious […]
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Centura Health sets off national challenge to aid-in-dying laws after firing a Colorado doctor
By JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News A Christian-run health system in Colorado has fired a veteran doctor who went to court to fight for the right of her patient to use the state’s medical aid-in-dying law, citing religious doctrine that describes “assisted suicide” as “intrinsically evil.” Centura Health Corp. this week abruptly terminated Dr. Barbara […]
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Michael Bennet’s prostate cancer surgery termed a success as he looks toward 2020 presidential bid
By Nicholas Riccardi, The Associated Press U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet has been successfully treated for prostate cancer, clearing the way for a possible 2020 presidential campaign, his office says. The Colorado Democrat’s office said Friday that Bennet underwent surgery last weekend and is recovering at home. He will require no further treatment, his office said. […]
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Colorado has the highest per-capita rate of skin cancer, thanks to sunshine and high elevation
The number of people who die of cancer has dropped nationwide in the last 25 years, but the decline in Colorado is even steeper, according to data released Monday. The cancer death rate has declined 31 percent in Colorado, compared with 27 percent nationally. Related, Colorado is in the top five states with the lowest […]