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Colorado Care Planning
It’s not something we like to think about, but it’s important: if you are seriously ill or injured and unable to express your decisions regarding …
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COVID-19 Map Series from the State Demography Office
Looking for demographic information on COVID-19 in Colorado? The State Demography Office has put together a COVID-19 map series that combines official data from various …
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New Resources on Federal and State Laws Pertaining to COVID-19
Several new memos and Issue Briefs have recently been released by Colorado Legislative Council Staff that provide some guidance on how Colorado and federal laws …
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Colfax: Metro Denver’s Most Famous (or Infamous!) Street
The Colorado State Library is located on Colfax Avenue, as is the State Capitol. It’s one of the city’s busiest thoroughfares, with a colorful reputation …
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1918 Influenza
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the great Spanish influenza pandemic that claimed the lives of an estimated 50 million people worldwide — more …
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Time Machine Tuesday: In Search of the "Climate Cure"
Today we often think of early settlers coming to Colorado seeking wealth, but in fact, just as many — if not more — were seeking …
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Emergency Medical Services in Colorado
In Colorado the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) oversees emergency medical services (EMS), including training and certification, trauma services, funding, air and ground …
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Loan Repayment Program for Healthcare Professionals
The State of Colorado has found a clever way to encourage health care practitioners to move to rural and underserved areas where their services are …
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National Breastfeeding Month
August has been designated National Breastfeeding Month. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) encourages breastfeeding as the natural, healthy way to feed …
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Find and Compare Health Facilities
Health facilities such as assisted living centers, clinics, dialysis centers, hospices, nursing homes, and other facilities, in addition to hospitals, are required to be licensed …
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Assisted Living
Did you know that September 13-19 is National Assisted Living Week? The State of Colorado has a number of resources that can help you find …
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Colorado’s Growing Health Industry
The Colorado Department of Higher Education and its subsidiary, College in Colorado, have teamed up with three Colorado community colleges to to offer a new …
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Colorado State Hospital
The Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (CMHIP), formerly known as the Colorado State Hospital, is celebrating its 135th anniversary this year. The institution was …
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Hospice Care
Did you know that November is National Hospice Palliative Care Month? If you are searching for hospice care for a loved one, be sure to select the best …
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History of Colorado Medicine
Colorado has a long history of medical care and innovations, with many of the state’s early settlers choosing Colorado for it’s “climate cure” of consumption …
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Check Up On Your Doctor
Your health depends on having a quality physician you can trust. So how do you find out if your physician has had any suspensions, restrictions, …
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Colorado Hospital Prices
If you know you’re going to need to check in to the hospital, you may want to check hospital prices beforehand to find the best …
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Colorado Health Care Resources
For anyone seeking Colorado health care, trying to find out where to get help can be a daunting task. The Department of Health Care Policy …
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Colorado Hospital Report Card
The Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado Hospital Association have unveiled a new Internet database, the Colorado Hospital Report Card. Created by …