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The fight against COVID-19 turned very personal for a top …

WebUCHealth infectious disease expert on her personal COVID-19 losses. But if Barron was ready to do battle with the deadly disease, she was not ready for the toll it …

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America’s first woman and Latina Surgeon General, Dr.

WebDENVER — In 1990, Dr. Antonia Novello became the first woman, and the first Latina, to become Surgeon General of the United States. During her tenure in …

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Colorado becomes first state to include gender-affirming …

WebDENVER — Gender-affirming care is now included as an essential health benefit for thousands of Coloradans, Governor Jared Polis announced in an October 12 …

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The Place of Herbal and Supplemental Remedies in …

WebDENVER—For over 20 years Teresa Vigil has volunteered at Sangre de Cristo Church by running the gift shop next to it. The shop offers standard religious items …

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Searching for recovery: Some COVID-19 long haulers find …

WebSearching for recovery: Some COVID-19 long haulers find relief from vaccine, but many still struggle. DENVER — Many of us can pinpoint the moment when we realized COVID-19 …

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Telehealth app aims to make life-saving gender affirming …

WebThus Plume was born, and its mission to “transform healthcare for every trans life.”. Plume provides patients around the country with access to a range of gender …

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Hospitalizations from RSV jump by more than 300 in one …

WebNews | Rocky Mountain PBS. Update on Nov. 16: The number of hospitalizations from RSV or respiratory syncytial virus, has jumped by more than 300 in …

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State hid findings of life-threatening errors at mental …

WebIn December, Rocky Mountain Health Plans notified state health officials that from July 1, 2018 through December 15, 2021, it had reviewed 472 quality of care …

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Gov. Polis signs bill guaranteeing abortion access in Colorado

WebDENVER — While abortion has been legal in Colorado for decades, guaranteed access to the procedure was not technically state law, until now. Governor …

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Counties navigate future after Tri-County Health breakup

WebAdams County's contribution to Tri-County Health's 2021 budget was $3.8 million, Arapahoe County's contribution was $4.8 million and Douglas County's …

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Colorado scientists study the healing effects of music on the brain

WebColorado scientists study the healing effects of music on the brain. Dr. Christophe Jackson holds doctorates in biology, engineering, and music. DENVER — …

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Denver starts shipping overdose-reversing drugs to residents, but

WebUpdate, April 13, 2022: In an email, officials with the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) told Rocky Mountain PBS the city recently received a …

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Guaranteed gender-affirming coverage for her son a huge relief …

WebMother battling cancer discusses son's gender-affirming care. Since he was 11 years old, Jay, who was assigned female at birth, has received gender-affirming care …

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Gender affirming care hard to come by outside Denver

WebFor transgender Coloradans living outside Denver, gender-affirming care comes with added barriers. DENVER — As tears trickled down his face, Xavi Saenz …

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On Edge: The trouble with Mind Springs

WebSusan Greene, Colorado News Collaborative. Travis Bickford of Breckenridge has been raising his 6-year-old son, Trent, alone since the suicide of his wife, Jackie …

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New legislation requires some insurance companies cover

WebNew bill requires health insurance to cover infertility. For families not able to conceive in the traditional way, diagnosis and treatments can cost up to $100,000 out of …

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