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Local and regional hospitals at capacity with influx of …
WebThe fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep across the state, and local hospitals are once again being stretched thin. As regional hospitals in places such as Grand Junction and Denver fill up, Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs has seen an influx of patients in recent weeks.
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Physicians, hospitals and medical associations sound the …
WebPhysicians, hospitals and Idaho’s top medical associations are sounding the alarm on the state’s OBGYN crisis, saying the state’s strict abortion bans are causing confusion among healthcare professionals and leading to staff shortages.. At a presentation at the capitol on Wednesday, OBGYNs, doctors, hospital heads and healthcare …
Colorado receives 32.8 million to replace decades-old …
WebUtility companies, contractors, construction crews, plumbers and homeowners are working together to map the locations of every lead water service line in Colorado in an effort to help ensure the safety of the state’s approximately 900 community drinking water systems. The maps should be delivered
Urban-rural health disparities are widening, but in Utah, …
WebThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has documented a widening divide in preventable early deaths between urban and rural areas. In 1999, the death rate in rural areas was 7% higher than in urban areas. It was 20% higher in 2019. The study looked at deaths from the top five leading causes
‘The Paradise Paradox’ grapples with the mental health …
WebThe city of Aspen glows at the base of Aspen Mountain, as seen from the top of the Little Nell ski run on January 9, 2022. A new documentary, “The Paradise Paradox,” explores the complex dynamics of mental health in mountain towns that are known for natural beauty and lively celebrations. Some people might look at a place like Aspen, rich
Scientists aim to improve Western snowfall, water supply …
WebNext winter, research scientists from several institutions, including Colorado State University and the University of Utah, will converge in the Park Range mountains of northwestern Colorado. Throughout the 2024-2025 winter season, the team will use radar technology and snow-sampling tools to
Target scales back on its LGBTQ+ merchandise ahead of …
WebTarget says it will no longer sell its 2024 Pride Month collection in all of its stores following last year's conservative backlash over its LGBTQ+-themed merchandise.. The retail giant said in a press release last week that it plans to offer its collection of products to celebrate Pride Month — including adult clothing and home decor — during the month of …
Pitkin County Has The Highest Virus Rate In The State, Again. Here …
WebPitkin County’s COVID-19 incidence rate is the highest in Colorado by a wide margin. As a result, businesses are operating under “orange” level restrictions – a more stringent set of rules than anywhere else in the state.
Michael Cohen continues cross-examination in Trump's criminal …
WebUpdated May 16, 2024 at 13:22 PM ET. NEW YORK — Michael Cohen isback on the stand to testify against his former boss Donald Trump in a New York criminal trial, and he is faced with his own criminal history. Still, prosecutors, who are nearing the end of their case, allege Trump committed 34 felony counts of falsified business records — and …
U.S. drug deaths declined slightly in 2023 but remained at crisis
WebThe latest CDC data for 2023 shows that while fentanyl and other opioids remain the most deadly threat, other street drugs are becoming more dangerous. The total number of fentanyl deaths actually declined modestly in 2023, dropping from 76,226 to 74,702. Meanwhile, fatal overdoses from psychostimulants (including methamphetamine) …
Respiratory illnesses on the decline in Colorado after a holiday …
WebData from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) shows that respiratory illnesses across the state are declining in January.. That’s much different than the trend the CDC is seeing across the nation. Dr. Rachel Herlihy, Colorado’s State Epidemiologist, says the decline comes after a holiday surge.
Idaho had 5 documented abortions in 2023, but a closer look at …
WebAccording to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, there were just five reported abortions in the state in 2023. A sharp decline from previous years, that number does not appear to reflect the reality of abortion access in the state since strict abortion bans went into effect.
Report: Small businesses are failing at higher rates in their first
WebMeanwhile, California had the lowest rate of failed businesses after one year — 18.5%. Mountain West states all have first-year failure rates above the overall average of 23%. Idaho had the highest rate at 30.7%, third in the country. Lending Tree spokesperson Matt Schulz said the risks for a small business remain high for years.
Pitkin County Has The Worst COVID-19 Rate In Colorado, And …
WebPitkin County has the highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in all of Colorado, nearly double that of the next highest county. Those alarmingly high numbers have sparked strict public health measures and strained contact tracers – but experts cannot pin down what’s driving the spike.
Mountain West children are losing Medicaid coverage as …
WebDuring the pandemic, states were required to keep people enrolled in Medicaid in exchange for federal funding. Last spring, however, the national COVID-19 public health emergency expired and so did the provision requiring continuous enrollment.
Study: Prescribed burning can reduce wildfire smoke exposure, …
WebPrescribed fires can be an effective way to reduce the risk of severe wildfires. But they of course also give off smoke, and researchers are trying to better understand that public health tradeoff. A new paper finds that prescribed fire can reduce overall smoke exposure, but that those benefits can diminish as the level of prescribed fire increases.
British twins went on vacation in Mexico and faced a life-or-death
WebTwo British twins went on vacation in Mexico and did not expect a life-or-death battle. Melissa and Georgia Laurie went swimming in a river. A guide said it was safe, and then a crocodile dragged Melissa under the water. Georgia jumped in to save Melissa and fought the crocodile off twice. She even punched it in the head. That was three years ago.
Most of South Dakota's tribes have banned Kristi Noem from their …
WebRAPID CITY, S.D. - The Crow Creek Sioux Tribe is the latest tribal government to ban South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem from their reservation in response to allegations she's made that some tribal leaders are benefiting from drug cartel activity.. Noem, an ally to former President Donald Trump, has long focused on concerns she has …
U.S. elections face more threats from foreign actors and artificial
WebU.S. elections face more threats than ever from foreign actors, enabled by rapid developments in artificial intelligence, the country's top intelligence official told lawmakers on Wednesday. Federal, state and local officials charged with protecting voting integrity face a "diverse and complex" threat landscape, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines …
Aldi and Hy-Vee stores recall cream cheese varieties for possible
WebGrocery stores Aldi and Hy-Vee have issued recalls of cream cheese, as they could potentially be contaminated with salmonella. At Aldi, several 8-ounce varieties of the the Happy Farms brand have been affected. The products were distributed in 28 states and Washington, D.C., including:
Pitkin County aims to increase childhood vaccination as Colorado
WebPitkin County aims to improve preschool vaccination rates after two-year decline. Although Pitkin County’s school-age rates are in good shape, preschool immunization rates are attracting public health officials' attention; vaccination coverage has dropped 2.2% for MMR and 3.1% for DTAP ( which protects against diphtheria, tetanus, …
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