After a stroke, one Colorado woman found comfort in a choir for survivors
People who have had a stroke on the left side of their brain, or non-fluent aphasia, can struggle with language. But music and singing can be a detour.
By John Daley
2 Colorado children die from strep A as the state sees a rise in cases
Both deaths were young children who were not yet in school.
By John Daley
Leadville hospital struggles to cover payroll amid financial troubles
Rural hospitals in the U.S. face a host of major challenges, including staffing and low reimbursement rates. The pandemic has added to the financial woes.
By John Daley
More questions than answers for long COVID patients as the pandemic grinds on
Colorado researchers are zeroing in on one part of the puzzle: the brain.
By John Daley
Moms of newborns with RSV found hospitals busy but ready to help as respiratory virus surges
The five-country metro Denver area had recorded 895 RSV hospitalizations, the vast majority in children.
By John Daley
How to think like an aerosol scientist this holiday season to stay healthy
People worried about COVID, flu or RSV ruining the holidays can do one simple thing to reduce the risk of infection — think about ventilation and airflow as you go about your day.
Here’s how Coloradans can help flatten the curve(s) as a triple threat of COVID, RSV and flu hit this winter
Colorado faces a triple threat of RSV, flu and COVID-19.
By John Daley
Voters appear to pass Proposition FF, which provides free school meals to all public school students
The measure will also fund pay increases for frontline school cafeteria workers, helping schools dealing with staff shortages and would incentivize schools to buy Colorado products.
By John Daley
‘Unprecedented’ amount of kids are hospitalized with RSV in Colorado
Colorado now has just three pediatric ICU beds available.
By John Daley
The last two winters in Colorado saw COVID surges. Are there signs of a 3rd big wave in a row?
Many Coloradans still need to get the bivalent booster.
By John Daley
Colorado health insurance rates climbing higher next year
Prices are going up across the board, but Coloradans who buy health insurance from the state’s exchange will see an increase of more than 10 percent.
By John Daley
What would Colorado’s senate candidates do about the mental health crisis?
At a recent debate, Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and Republican challenger Joe O’Dea discussed the mental health crisis that grips Colorado and the nation.
By John Daley
Universal free lunch for Colorado’s public school students? Voters will decide
Proposition FF would create a program to offer free meals for all public school students and help schools pay for them.
By John Daley
Propuesta FF: Explicación sobre las Comidas saludables para todos los estudiantes en las escuelas públicas
La medida proporcionaría almuerzos gratis a todos los estudiantes y se pagaría con el aumento de los impuestos de aquellos que ganen $300,000 o más al año.
By John Daley
Proposition FF: Healthy meals for all public school students, explained
The measure would provide free lunch to all students and would be paid for by increased taxes on those making $300,000 or more annually.
By John Daley
Rare monkeypox-related illness that causes brain inflammation reported in Colorado
The rare case of encephalomyelitis — a condition that causes brain and spinal cord inflammation — was recorded in July of this year, according to a newly released medical report.
By John Daley