‘We have everything on the line right now,’ Colorado families with complex medical needs worry as federal research cuts loom
For one family in Denver, any slowdown in cancer research could have huge implications.
Colorado confirms its 5th measles case, this time a vaccinated adult in Denver County
The case was identified in a vaccinated adult with recent international travel.
Rep. Evans says Medicaid can be streamlined without cuts to ‘lawful beneficiaries’ as Republicans work on federal budget
GOP Rep. Gabe Evans could play a critical role in how the debate plays out.
Fourth measles case confirmed in Colorado in 2025, an adult in Denver
The new case is an adult from a household contact of the first Denver case, a child under the age of 1.
Rep. Crow warns of potential brain drain of health providers and catastrophic impacts on Coloradans’ care
The loss of federal funding could lead to a brain drain of health providers who also conduct research, the Democrat said.
Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd signs on to letter urging House leadership ‘to preserve’ Medicaid
The letter comes as a budget blueprint, which could contain steep Medicaid cuts, makes its way through Congress.
Polis urges Colorado’s Congressional delegation to oppose cuts to Medicaid funding
At least 100,000 Coloradans in each Congressional district could lose Medicaid coverage, Polis administration says, if Congress approves the cuts.
Looming cuts to Medicaid would shake entire San Luis Valley health care system — and its economy
From hospitals to doctors to new moms to community leaders, seeing the federal program dramatically cut would create a ripple effect in rural Colorado.
Colorado confirms third measles case, nationwide numbers continue to climb
The detection in Archuleta County comes after cases in Denver and Pueblo.
Second measles case confirmed in Colorado, this time in Denver
Colorado now has a second measles case this year, an unvaccinated infant who traveled internationally
Colorado’s measles vaccination rate is just a bit too low for herd immunity
Health officials say the real concern are certain pockets where immunization rates may be well below average.
Colorado measles case reported in Pueblo adult who traveled internationally
Officials are telling people they may have been exposed in mid-March if they visited one Walmart, one deli or a specific clinic in Pueblo.
Rep. DeGette calls major health cuts ‘shocking,’ says they’ll cost lives
The administration announced a overhaul of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services including cuts to 20,000 jobs.
Federal Medicaid cuts would put Colorado in a “huge vise” says treasurer Dave Young
About 1.2 million people, a fifth of the state’s population, depend on the program, which Young said accounts for about a third of the state’s budget.
Deep Medicaid/SNAP cuts would cost Colorado’s economy 14,000 jobs next year, according to new report
The state’s gross domestic product could shrink by almost $1.6 billion while the loss in state and local taxes could be $106 million next year.
Parkinson’s patient finds hope in computerized advances to brain stimulation treatment
“It’s an honor to be a part of this process to, as a basic scientist, be able to play a small role in improving the lives of these patients.”
