Denver Health Is One Of Few Places In The US To Offer This Gender Confirmation Surgery
Ellie Klein will be one of Dr. Chris Carey’s first patients to undergo a vaginoplasty, a procedure with pent-up demand in Colorado and nationwide.
How Defensible Space Helped Avoid Catastrophe As The Buffalo Fire Blew Up
“A decision years ago to cut down nearby vegetation and trees killed by beetles made all the difference for firefighters battling the blaze.”
As Colorado Battles 416 And Buffalo Fires, Preparedness And Speed Hold The Line
The residents of about 180 homes out of the 1,900 evacuated because of the 416 Fire returned home today.
6 Questions About Colorado’s Interest In Suing Opioid Drug Makers
In Colorado, nine have already joined in the action and more than a dozen cities and counties say they’re considering the move.
Some Of Colorado’s Biggest Local Governments Eye Joining Opioid Lawsuits
If Denver and others join the litigation there will be nearly 20 Colorado local governments filing suit against opioid makers.
Stigma Is A Barrier To Addiction Treatment. Lift The Label Hopes To Squelch The Shame
Lift The Label provides an array of info, including stories of addiction, tips for recognizing signs of addiction, and treatment resources like medication-assisted treatment.
Southern Colorado Counties File Lawsuit Against Opioid Makers
Conejos, Las Animas, Chaffee, Otero and Alamosa counties and the city of Alamosa have filed suit in U.S. District Court.
7-Day Prescription Limit Among Lawmakers’ Work To Address Opioids
The measure targets prescriptions for acute pain, which may be more sharp and severe but short-term. Not all doctors though are happy with the move.
Colorado’s Health Chief: E-Cigarettes Are A Gateway To Tobacco Addiction
The director of the state health department says e-cigarette companies are marketing to teens and putting them at risk.
Juul E-Cigs Have Been A ‘Game Changer’ For Colorado Teens, But What Of The Risks?
Public health officials worry that teen use of e-cigarettes could be an emerging disaster, reversing years of declines in smoking.
Study: Dispensaries Recommend Marijuana To Pregnant Women, Against Medical Advice
A Denver Health researcher posed as a pregnant woman and called 400 dispensaries inquiring about products for morning sickness.
Pot During Pregnancy? Not A Lot Is Known, But New CU Research Suggests A Risk
Pregnant women who use cannabis are more likely to have babies who weigh less, and possibly adverse brain development.
A Doc From The Big Box? Walmart Wants To Bring You Healthcare At Home
Walmart is in talks to acquire healthcare giant Humana, just one of several big changes on the horizon for the industry.
It’s National Prescription Take-Back Day. Here’s What You Should Know
Expired or unused prescription drugs are dangerous when left behind in medicine cabinets.
As Freestanding ERs Proliferate, Colorado Lawmakers Finally Find Traction On Regulation
In 2014, there were 15 freestanding ERs in Colorado. Now there are more than 50.
Bill Would Allow Pharmacists To Tell Customers Drugs Cost Less With Cash
Republican Rep. Jim Wilson, of Salida, a co-sponsor of the bill, says other states are also looking to reverse this “gag order.”
