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
Safety report ranks Colorado hospitals 10th in nation
Thirty-eight percent of Colorado hospitals earned “A” grades.
By John Daley
Colorado healthcare system preps for surge of seniors
The “senior tsunami” is set to stretch the state’s social safety net, raising questions about who will care for a greying Colorado.
By John Daley
Colorado’s ‘senior tsunami:’ Over 65 population up 15 percent
Colorado’s over 65 population keeps expanding steadily, adding more than 77,000 people.
By John Daley
Update: Plane exposed to Ebola virus still out of service
Last week, the aircraft stopped in Denver for cleaning after it carried the nurse between Cleveland and Dallas.
By John Daley
Three hospitals agree to treat any Ebola patients in Colorado
Denver Health, Children’s Hospital and University of Colorado Hospital say they’re ready to provide the higher level of care for a patient with Ebola.
By John Daley
Ebola: Colorado health officials say state is prepared against virus
“We’ve been preparing in the state for several months,” Colorado’s chief medical officer says.
By John Daley
New studies: Colo. uninsured need more specifics of costs, services
The new studies find the uninsured include so-called “young invincibles,” those 18 to 34, Latinos and seasonal workers.
By John Daley
With open enrollment nearing, Colorado health officials promise improvements
Last year, some people faced delays to see if they qualified for government insurance.
By John Daley
Another Colorado kid diagnosed with paralysis-causing virus
Doctors at Children’s Hospital in Denver have identified another case of the mysterious virus.
By John Daley
Six Colorado children with paralysis symptoms released from hospital
But doctors, who held a news conference Tuesday, say the cause remains a mystery.
By John Daley
Colorado launches push to fight prescription drug overdoses
Drugs like oxycodone are now killing more people than traffic accidents in Arapahoe County.
By John Daley
Colorado health insurance rates jump slightly
Premiums will go up a little over 1 percent on average in Colorado.
By John Daley
Low-income Colorado kids more likely to be uninsured than US average
The Census Bureau also found nearly 63 percent of low-income Colorado children are covered by government health insurance programs.
By John Daley
Colo. non-profit shipping critical medical supplies to Ebola-stricken countries
As the death toll mounts in West Africa from Ebola, one Colorado non-profit is among the groups racing to help.
By John Daley
NFL looks to treat youth football moms’ concussion worries
The league is reaching out to moms of young players to teach about health risks and concussion prevention, but some question the approach.
By John Daley