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Ripple Cannabis Company co-founder Justin Singe

Potential for contaminated cannabis products in Colorado creates risk for buyers

The new pharmacy inside Tepeyac Community Health Center.

Government and Politics

Colorado hits record for health marketplace signup, though federal uncertainty is on the horizon

A medical professional wearing black scrubs over a red long-sleeved shirt and blue gloves administers a vaccine to the shoulder of a younger woman.

Driven by the shared air of the holiday season, flu and other viruses hit Colorado hard this January

The Taylor Farms facility in Colorado Springs

FDA finds multiple health violations at Colorado Springs-based food processing facility linked to fatal E. coli outbreak

By Andrea Chalfin

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Mesa County settles with sheriff’s deputy for $1M in COVID-19 lawsuit

A man named Oliver, who said he slept outside last night, shakes hands with Chris Richardson, the Denver Police Department’s lead social worker, as Richardson picks him up to bring him to a local resource center. Dec. 10, 2024.

Listen: Denver moved 2,000 people off the streets. What about everyone else?

By Kevin J. Beaty

Steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.

As the 119th Congress gets to work, Colorado members look to advance national priorities and local interests

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Colorado businesses respond to surgeon general’s push to warn public about the cancer risks of alcohol

A booklet that reads "2024 Colorado Black Health Resource Directory" sits on a table. The cover of the booklet has six square photos and the phrase "Working Together for Our Health" is printed under the pictures.

‘The care just is different.’ Directory aims to provide comprehensive source of health information for Black Coloradans

CPR Host with guest

Thinking about a senior living community for yourself or a loved one? Here’s some expert advice

A close-up pf a man as he gets a CT scan. The light in the machine casts a blue hue on the man;s face and arms that are stretched above his head.

CU Cancer Center part of groundbreaking lung cancer screening program with promising results

A girl in ski gear inincluding a white helmet, gray pants and a number 51 on a red shirt, makes a tight turn as she holds a ski pole in her right gloved-hand and her left gloved-hand is in a sling that the girl is holding close to her body.

Children’s Hospital Colorado patient finds resilience after 10 years of dealing with polio-like illness

Drew Jarvis speaks about her new product.,

Colorado entrepreneur pursues her high school dream: creating a better period product

Clear water running from a kitchen tap.

Colorado suspends water testing after accusing another chemist of data manipulation

Supporters wave a pride flag in front of the U.S. Supreme Cour

Government and Politics

Lawsuit challenges Colorado’s conversion therapy ban, saying it violates free speech

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