Flu fright: Early start to flu season prompts calls for vaccination in Colorado
admin Colorado has seen a rise in flu hospitalizations already this season, prompting calls for vaccination following last year's record season.
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Before his suicide in a Colorado park, there were so many chances to save him
The partner of a man who died by suicide in Cherry Creek State Park has spent the months since his…
Newly proposed federal rules would have “disastrous” impact on Medicaid, insurance funding, state says
Proposed federal rules could cut hundreds of millions of dollars annually for Medicaid and also impact health insurance programs, state…
Rural Colorado communities getting healthcare upgrades with $170M in federal grants
Grant funding will benefit 250 projects aimed at strengthening rural Colorado’s healthcare workforce, equipment and services
Colorado targets cuts to addiction recovery coaches as Medicaid spending jumps 286%
Lawmakers passed bipartisan legislation to pay for peer counseling addiction services in 2021. The cost of the program rapidly exploded.
Health insurance in Colorado is poised for another big price jump in 2027
Health insurance prices for people who buy coverage on their own are set to increase by 10% statewide on average…
Denver judge says Children’s Hospital not in contempt in gender-affirming care case
A Denver judge ruled that Children's Hospital Colorado complied with an order regarding gender-affirming care and is not in contempt…
Out-of-state traveler exposed people to measles in Denver, Steamboat Springs
An unvaccinated out-of-state traveler exposed people to measles at Denver's Union Station and a Steamboat Springs hotel, health officials said.
Judge closes courtroom as Children’s Hospital contempt hearing gets underway
The courtroom was closed as Children's Hospital Colorado doctors testified about why they won't write prescriptions for gender-affirming care.
Colorado just made it easier to get a COVID vaccine this year
Colorado issued an order extending a statewide standing prescription for COVID-19 vaccines, ensuring pharmacists can dispense them.