John Daley, Colorado Public Radio

Receloso del secretario de Salud, RFK Jr., Colorado comenzó a renovar sus políticas de vacunación

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Cuatro estados del oeste —California, Hawaii, Oregon y Washington— han formado una alianza para proteger el acceso a las vacunas. Varios estados del noreste han tomado medidas similares.

Wary of RFK Jr., Colorado Started Revamping Its Vaccine Policies in the Spring

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Amid concerns that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is undermining trust in vaccines and public health science, some states are seeking new sources of scientific consensus and changing how they regulate insurance companies, prescribers, and pharmacists. Colorado has been at the front of this wave.

Recortes a Medicaid impactarían muy fuerte en esta comunidad rural de Colorado

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La región es una de las más pobres del estado. En el condado de Alamosa, 2 de cada 5 residentes están inscritos en Health First Colorado, el programa estatal de Medicaid.

Medicaid Cuts Could Have Vast Ripple Effects in This Rural Colorado Community

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In rural Colorado and across rural America, Medicaid is a lifeline, especially for people who wouldn’t otherwise have easy access to health care. That includes low-income seniors who need supplemental coverage in addition to Medicare, and people of all ages with disabilities.

Dogs Paired With Providers at Hospitals Help Ease Staff and Patient Stress

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Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staffers cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout.

Muchos adultos jóvenes que empezaron a vapear de adolescentes no pueden dejar el hábito

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El marketing de las empresas de cigarrillos electrónicos, que promocionan atractivos nombres con sabores frutales similares a los caramelos, llevó a muchos adolescentes a probar el vapeo.

Colorado Voters to Decide Whether All Schoolkids Get a Free Lunch

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In September, a popular pandemic benefit expired: free school lunch for all children attending public schools. Some states are stepping up to try to keep the free food available, and it is on the ballot next week in Colorado.

Colorado Moves Toward Statewide Coverage of Wastewater Surveillance

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Colorado was among the first states to embrace wastewater testing to track the coronavirus, an important public heath intervention that can give early warning of outbreaks.

The Stress of Restaurant Work Is Reaching a Boiling Point. Could a Staff Therapist Help?

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A Denver restaurant chain has a novel approach to address employees’ stress. It has hired a full-time mental health professional to help with group and one-on-one counseling.

Fútbol, banderas y diversión: estrategias creativas para vacunar a los latinos en Colorado

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Colorado, y la mayor parte de la nación, han entrado ahora en una nueva fase que involucra el uso de personas influyentes y de confianza en la comunidad para persuadir a los que todavía dudan.

Fútbol, Flags and Fun: Getting Creative to Reach Unvaccinated Latinos in Colorado

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A vaccine clinic came to an international soccer tournament in Denver recently. It was an attempt to reach Latino Coloradans, whose vaccination rates trail those of non-Hispanic whites.

What Happened When the Only ER Doctor in a Rural Town Got COVID

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Hospitals across the country are struggling as staffers get infected with the coronavirus. It’s especially tough for small, rural hospitals, where even one doctor out sick can upend patient capacity.

Don’t Toss That E-Cig: Vaping Waste Is A Whole New Headache For Schools And Cities

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E-cigarettes may look sleek, but they create toxic trash, especially at high schools where vaping is widespread. Disposable nicotine pods can be poisonous, and vape pens contain batteries and metals. Safely disposing of them can mean a trip to the local recycling center.

‘Invincible’ Teen Vapers Face Fears, Ask For Help

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Starting to vape is easy, but quitting a nicotine habit can be tough, teens are finding. Some vaping cessation programs have begun to reach out to teens where they live — on their phones.

He Started Vaping As A Teen And Now Says Habit Is ‘Impossible To Let Go’

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Public health officials worry vaping is an emerging disaster that could reverse years of decline in smoking by young people. What’s the latest evidence that e-cigarettes are a gateway to tobacco?