Mystery child paralysis infections appear played out in Colo.
In October, doctors said that new cases of Acute Flaccid Myelitis were winding down. At that time, two children were still hospitalized.
By John Daley
‘Fairly severe’ flu season winding down in Colorado, officials say
So far, a total of 1,900 people have been hospitalized from 50 counties. But officials don’t expect the numbers to rise much more.
By John Daley
Running helps you stay young, CU-Boulder study suggests
Seniors who run several times a week burn about the same energy walking as a 20-year-old.
By John Daley
VA brokers deal to restart over-budget, late hospital project in Aurora
The move comes after the Veterans Administration says it agreed to come up with an extra $234 million. The project cost is now expected to top $1 billion.
By John Daley
Connect for Health Colorado sees spike in complaints
On Monday, 12,600 people enrolled in health and dental coverage on the state healthcare exchange, more than any single day ever before. That volume lead to more complaints as well.
By John Daley
New, $623M Saint Joseph’s is Denver’s first downtown hospital in 20 years
One of Colorado’s oldest hospitals moves to a brand new facility Saturday.
By John Daley
For Colorado dementia patients, musical memories still stir while others fade
She struggles with her memory, but 85-year-old Margaret Simon can still play song after song she learned as a child on a piano.
By John Daley
New Denver office takes aim at mental health, substance abuse issues
The Office of Behavioral Health Strategies would be the first of its kind for a major U.S. city, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.
By John Daley
Audit: Colorado health exchange needs more financial oversight
Auditors found Connect for Health Colorado hasn’t “sufficiently ensured” millions in public money was spent according to both its own and federal rules.
By John Daley
More than a dozen Colo. long-term care facilities hit by flu outbreak
Ninety-five people from 17 Colorado counties have been hospitalized due to flu.
By John Daley
Colorado health exchange: Enrollment rate outpacing last year
More individuals and families have signed up for health insurance coverage than at this time last year, officials say.
By John Daley
14 Coloradans hospitalized in 2014 flu season arrival
Flu-related hospitalizations are “the tip of the iceberg” said the state epidemiologist.
By John Daley
Report: Transgender Coloradans face daunting mental health challenges
An advocacy group says transgender Coloradans face daunting mental health challenges.
By John Daley
As Obamacare enters second year, Colorado targets uninsured
A rural county in Colorado’s high country saw one of the state’s biggest drops in the number of uninsured. That mirrors a solid decline statewide.
By John Daley
Colorado warns pharmacies of potential ‘doctor shoppers’
The state is warning hundreds of drug stores in Colorado to be looking out for patients who may be abusing prescription medications.
By John Daley
Child paralysis infections appear to be winding down in Colo.
For the past two weeks, no new infections have been reported in Colorado for the virus that caused children to have weakness in limbs or facial muscles.
By John Daley