Lower Teen Pregnancy, But Overall A Mixed 2016 Colo. Health Report Card
In all, the health report card shows a mixed bag for Colorado. Where the state has dedicated resources there have been some improvements.
Colorado Drug Overdoses Up In Almost Every County And Ahead Of National Average
“Rarely do we see a health metric that moves so quickly and is so widespread,” said Tamara Keeney, a policy analyst at the Colorado Health Institute.
In Colorado, There’s A Significant Decline In Those Without Health Insurance
Colorado’s uninsured rate for adults between the ages of 18 and 64 fell almost five percentage points to 8.4 percent in the first nine months of 2015.
Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood Expected To Reopen Next Week
The group says it is adding “increased security measures” and that part of the facility will be under construction as repair work continues.
Report: Colorado’s 2014 Drug-Related Deaths Above US Average
In a dozen Colorado countries, drug overdose deaths topped more than 20 per 100,000 residents.
State Senate Panel Rejects End-Of-Life Options Bill
Emotional testimony lasted hours before the committee, voting along party lines, shot down the bill.
Physician-Assisted Death Bill Pits Push For Choice Against Abuse Worries
On Wednesday, lawmakers begin hearings on a bill to let a terminally ill patient end their life with drugs prescribed by a doctor.
Chipotle Served With New Subpoena
The disclosure came as Chipotle announced its fourth earnings results.
Modest Increase For Colo. In Health Insurance Open Enrollment For 2016
Colorado’s health exchange says it has signed up more than 153,000 people in private health coverage between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31.
Campaign To Defeat Single-Payer Health Initiative Kicks Off
Former Gov Bill Ritter, a Democrat, says if passed it would put another “inflexible fiscal constraint” in the state Constitution, cost too much and hurt businesses.
Hickenlooper Opposes Single-Payer Ballot Measure
“We do not support this proposal,” his spokeswoman Kathy Green said. “Ultimately, it will be up to voters to decide on the merits of this initiative.”
As Boomers Age, Alzheimer’s Research Picks Up. Will A Cure Follow?
Just as the ranks of Alzheimer’s patients is growing, so is the political will to find a cure.
Insurance Deadline Looms For Coloradans
Coloradans who don’t have insurance have until Sunday to sign-up, or face a tax penalty of about $700.
Colorado Health Care Facilities Improve Against Some Infection Types
But infection rates for a bacterium called C Diff and for breast surgery were both higher than the national average.
Has Flint Got You Worried About Water? Here’s How To Check It
There’s no reason to worry that Colorado water has elevated amounts of lead, but here’s how to be sure.
Mindfullness Training Aids Postpartum Depression, CU Study Finds
“This is a viable option for women who want to take a non-pharmacological approach to maintaining their well being,” the lead researcher says.
