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Colorado hospitals poised to receive $455 million Medicaid funding boost

Updated 2 days ago

After years of losing out on the federal dollars, Colorado has been approved to tap a well-known Medicaid financing tool that is expected to bring...

Rate reductions force Jefferson Center to close key recovery program as Colorado reimbursement rates change

Updated 3 days ago

A second Front Range community mental health center is eliminating services due to new reimbursement rates set by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy...

From Ecuador to Colorado: An immigrant fighter makes his professional debut

Updated 4 days ago

Tears streamed down his mother’s cheeks, hitting the floor of a dark New York basement as she pleaded with him. “Let's go back," she said....

‘Explosive’ diarrhea among symptoms as parasitic illness hits Colorado

Updated 5 days ago

A fecal parasite that can contaminate food and water is causing “explosive” diarrhea across more than a dozen states, including Colorado, health officials said Tuesday....

CSU expert shares air awareness strategies amid rising smoke, ozone risks

Updated 6 days ago

Governor issues health advisory for wildfire smoke affecting much of Colorado

Updated 2 weeks ago

Colorado health officials say federal budget adds pressure to already stressed system

Updated 2 weeks ago

Court snuffs out challenge to Denver’s flavored tobacco ban

Updated 2 weeks ago

PHOTOS: Bike to Work Day in Denver

Updated 3 weeks ago

Gabbard accuses Fauci of steering spy agencies away from lab leak theory

Updated 3 weeks ago

Grand Junction roundtable spotlights public access while Interior faces scrutiny over targeted land sales

Updated 1 month ago

Cigna to pull out of individual health market, affecting thousands in Colorado

Updated 1 month ago

RTD reminds customers and community to practice safety near trains

Updated 1 month ago

Ebola outbreak could be among largest ever, CDC warns

Updated 1 month ago

'The program': Church's cash 'donations' are an anomaly; requests to attend services were ignored

Updated 1 month ago

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a Colorado Watch series that looked into how homeless people were offered housing and "donations" from a church in return...

'The program': Caretakers got millions, some homeless were evicted

Updated 1 month ago

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a Colorado Watch series that looked into how homeless people were offered housing and "donations" from a church in return...

First 2026 Colorado case of West Nile Virus in a human reported in Jefferson County

Updated 1 month ago

The first case of West Nile virus in Colorado in 2026 has been reported in Jefferson County. Jefferson County public health officials announced on Tuesday...

Denver City Councilmember Sarah Parady announces resignation due to health challenges

Updated 1 month ago

At-large Denver City Councilmember Sarah Parady announced her resignation from the council at Monday's meeting, saying medical challenges have made it difficult for her to...

EPA proposes more flexibility in coal ash rules as Colorado sites face ongoing cleanup

Updated 1 month ago

Colorado candidates for governor share plans to tackle youth mental health crisis

Updated 1 month ago

Denver to host 12,000 participants for Transplant Games of America

Updated 1 month ago

VA mammography lapse in Colorado facility raises new concerns about women’s care

Updated 2 months ago

Ebola outruns containment in eastern Congo

Updated 2 months ago

AROUND TOWN: Greenbergs are Quality of Life honorees at Hospice & Palliative Care luncheon

Updated 2 months ago

Marijuana cultivator files class-action lawsuit over state 'distortions' in excise tax collections

Updated 2 months ago

Douglas County hantavirus death tied to possible rodent exposure

Updated 2 months ago

Colorado health officials confirm deadly hantavirus case

Updated 2 months ago

Denver Water to drain Antero Reservoir amid one of Colorado’s worst snowpack years

Updated 2 months ago

Denver unvaxxed singles event canceled by venue due to 'safety concerns'

Updated 2 months ago

An event aimed at bringing together like-minded Denver singles has been canceled by the venue, but the organizer said the show will go on elsewhere....

Hantavirus outbreak is not like COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says

Updated 2 months ago

Hantavirus is not a COVID-19 sequel. Infectious disease experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who refer to the outbreak on the cruise...

Colorado legislature pushes AI rules targeting health care, therapy and chatbots

Updated 2 months ago

With just days left in the 2026 legislative session, Colorado lawmakers are rushing a trio of artificial intelligence bills to Gov. Jared Polis, aiming to...

RTD plans detours, delays for 20th anniversary Colfax Marathon on Sunday

Updated 2 months ago

The 20th anniversary Colfax Marathon will force detours and delays for some Regional Transportation District bus and light rail services Sunday morning. The event will...