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Denver records first human case of West Nile Virus of 2025 Jefferson County also reported three human cases.

11 Coloradans total have been infected in 2025 so far. Colorado has recorded one death, an adult from Lafayette, with three people hospitalized. denverite.com/2025/08/04/w...

Like wind on a campfire, respiratory viruses can reignite the flames of cancer, new CU Anschutz study finds In a study involving mice exposed to COVID-19, researchers found the respiratory infections triggered dormant cancer cells to wake up, setting the stage for new tumors.

“We showed that for both influenza virus, which causes flu, and for SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, in both cases we got a dramatic awakening of these cancers within this model."
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Like wind on a campfire, respiratory viruses can reignite the flames of cancer, new CU Anschutz study finds In a study involving mice exposed to COVID-19, researchers found the respiratory infections triggered dormant cancer cells to wake up, setting the stage for new tumors.

CPR News: 'Like wind on a campfire, respiratory viruses can reignite the flames of cancer, new CU Anschutz study finds'

'Of course, we've already learned that with COVID-19, and there's a whole study of long COVID...these infections can have long-term consequences...'

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Colorado identifies first human West Nile virus cases of 2025, in Adams County Neither of the two people infected so far has been hospitalized, but one has unspecified neurologic symptoms, according to the state’s dashboard.

“Mosquitoes are more than just an annoyance — they can pose a real danger,” said Dr. Ned Calonge, the state’s Chief Medical Officer. www.cpr.org/2025/07/22/f...

Colorado records first human death from West Nile virus in 2025 The case was an adult from Boulder County.

“This tragic loss underscores the serious nature of this virus and why personal prevention is so vital,” said Dr. Ned Calonge, chief medical officer at CDPHE. “I cannot stress enough the importance of taking simple steps to protect yourself."
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Colorado sees a dramatic comeback in life expectancy, other health measures, after historic drop during the pandemic And the life expectancy of Coloradans has rebounded sharply, following improvements in 2023, almost making up for the historic slide.

Life expectancy improved in 2024 and deaths in most categories fell. Public health experts and doctors hope the trends continue but see storm clouds on the horizon. www.cpr.org/2025/07/25/c...

Colorado sees a dramatic comeback in life expectancy, other health measures, after historic drop during the pandemic And the life expectancy of Coloradans has rebounded sharply, following improvements in 2023, almost making up for the historic slide.

Life expectancy improved in 2024 and deaths in most categories fell. Public health experts and doctors hope the trends continue but see storm clouds on the horizon. www.cpr.org/2025/07/25/c...

Colorado records first human death from West Nile virus in 2025 The case was an adult from Boulder County.

“This tragic loss underscores the serious nature of this virus and why personal prevention is so vital,” said Dr. Ned Calonge, chief medical officer at CDPHE. “I cannot stress enough the importance of taking simple steps to protect yourself."
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Despite partial court win, Planned Parenthood of the Rockies CEO says Medicaid patients still cannot get services there, due to federal budget bill “This administration is coming after Planned Parenthood, regardless of what kind of solutions that are tried to attempt the bill is doing exactly what it was designed to do, which is punishing people ...

Despite partial court win, Planned Parenthood of the Rockies CEO says Medicaid patients still cannot get services there, due to federal budget bill www.cpr.org/2025/07/23/i... via @codaleynews.bsky.social #copolitics

Colorado identifies first human West Nile virus cases of 2025, in Adams County Neither of the two people infected so far has been hospitalized, but one has unspecified neurologic symptoms, according to the state’s dashboard.

“Mosquitoes are more than just an annoyance — they can pose a real danger,” said Dr. Ned Calonge, the state’s Chief Medical Officer. www.cpr.org/2025/07/22/f...

Colorado health insurance rates expected to skyrocket after budget bill slashes health spending The nearly 300,000 people who get their coverage on the individual market could see a 28 percent increase or higher if you live on the Western Slope.

One of the factors driving the rise is the expiration of the subsidy enhancements, because that's going to reduce the number of people with coverage. “The people who are going to drop their coverage because their premiums go up are the healthiest people,” Norris said. www.cpr.org/2025/07/16/c...

Colorado health insurance rates expected to skyrocket after budget bill slashes health spending The nearly 300,000 people who get their coverage on the individual market could see a 28 percent increase or higher if you live on the Western Slope.

One of the factors driving the rise is the expiration of the subsidy enhancements, because that's going to reduce the number of people with coverage. “The people who are going to drop their coverage because their premiums go up are the healthiest people,” Norris said. www.cpr.org/2025/07/16/c...

‘Let's try for something better than this bill,’ Colorado political and health leaders say as GOP federal budget bill nears passage They made the case that the bill, which amounts to the largest healthcare cuts in history, puts health care, food assistance and jobs on the chopping block.

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$3 million from Colorado's opioid settlement will be used to buy naloxone kits Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Tuesday that money from Colorado's opioid settlement will go into a statewide fund to buy naloxone, also called Narcan, in bulk.

“People like me shouldn't be sentenced to a coffin or to permanent disability. Seconds matter.” www.cpr.org/2025/06/24/c...

In this rural Colorado valley, cuts to Medicaid would have vast ripple effects Cuts to Medicaid moving through Congress would shake up health care in the scenic San Luis Valley — with negative downstream effects on local jobs, businesses and education.

"I looked into our insurance and, oh my goodness, it's just going to take half my check to pay insurance," said mother Julianna Mascarenas. Medicaid has helped her cover her family for years. "Then how do I live? Do I insure my kids or do I keep a roof over their head?" www.npr.org/sections/sho...

Colorado's new law protects vaccine recommendations from RFK Jr.’s CDC overhaul State leads the way in allowing the health department to rely on a high-profile physicians group’s recommendations, not just the CDC, but no guidance has been changed.

The law lists groups for which the Board of Health may seek recommendations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. www.cpr.org/2025/06/18/n...

Colorado leaders, hospitals paint bleak picture of Medicaid cuts if GOP bill becomes law Gov. Polis and Rep. Pettersen say hundreds of thousands of Coloradans would lose health coverage and endanger rural providers.

“We're going to shift the cost of care onto everybody who buys insurance, gets insurance through their employer. We'll pay more, employers will pay more. Bad for business and bad for workers,” Polis said.
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Survey shows strong majority of Coloradans back Medicaid as GOP Congress weighs deep cuts to the program This includes 63% of voters in Colorado's hotly contested 8th Congressional District, who said they were less likely to vote for a candidate who votes to cut Medicaid.

“Cuts to Medicaid really aren't showing any sort of support here, no matter really what the subgroup is,” said Courtney Sievers, Magellan’s director of survey research.
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What to know about measles, now that Colorado has recorded more cases in a year than in all of the prior decade More people are now getting vaccines against measles, the state says.

More Coloradans seem to be responding to news of measles cases in the state by getting vaccines with the MMR vaccine, according to state data. That includes sharp increases among both children of all ages and adults. www.cpr.org/2025/05/30/w...

What Coloradans should know about measles, now that it’s recorded more cases in a year than in all of the prior decade More people are now getting vaccines against measles, the state says.

The state reported a sharp increase in MMR vaccinations in recent months. www.cpr.org/2025/05/30/w...

What Coloradans should know about measles, now that it’s recorded more cases in a year than in all of the prior decade More people are now getting vaccines against measles, the state says.

The state reported a sharp increase in MMR vaccinations in recent months. www.cpr.org/2025/05/30/w...

What Coloradans should know about measles, now that it’s recorded more cases in a year than in all of the prior decade More people are now getting vaccines against measles, the state says.

Colorado is reporting a sharp increase in the number of people getting the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, including children of all ages and adults. www.cpr.org/2025/05/30/w...

What Coloradans should know about measles, now that it’s recorded more cases in a year than in all of the prior decade More people are now getting vaccines against measles, the state says.

Colorado is reporting a sharp increase in the number of people getting the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, including children of all ages and adults. www.cpr.org/2025/05/30/w...

As GOP members of Congress tout ‘Big Beautiful’ budget bill in Denver event, opponents provide noisy backdrop Reps. Gabe Evans and Lauren Boebert faced press and protesters to discuss their support of the Republican package of tax and benefit cuts.

As GOP Reps Gabe Evans & Lauren Boebert tout ‘Big Beautiful’ budget bill in Denver event, opponents provide noisy backdrop www.cpr.org/2025/05/29/c... via @codaleynews.bsky.social #copolitics

Colorado toddler hospitalized with measles, state’s 6th case of 2025 The case is the state’s sixth recorded this year; the previous high in any one year during the last decade was two cases.

It’s the first case this year in which the patient was hospitalized. www.cpr.org/2025/05/28/c...

GOP Medicaid proposal would cost thousands of Coloradans their health coverage, roll back 'federal support for health care' The plan, as it stands on Friday afternoon, would reduce federal spending on Medicaid by $625 billion.

“The changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act would save the federal government a substantial amount of money and represent the biggest rollback in federal support for healthcare ever,” said KFF's Larry Levitt. www.cpr.org/2025/05/16/r...

GOP Medicaid proposal would cost thousands of Coloradans their health coverage, roll back 'federal support for health care' The plan, as it stands on Friday afternoon, would reduce federal spending on Medicaid by $625 billion.

“The changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act would save the federal government a substantial amount of money and represent the biggest rollback in federal support for healthcare ever,” said KFF's Larry Levitt. www.cpr.org/2025/05/16/r...

As Republican Medicaid proposal advances in Congress, Colorado’s health officials worry about potential impact But backers like Rep. Gabe Evans say the proposal’s goal is to ensure only those who qualify for the program are using it.

As Republican Medicaid proposal advances in Congress, Colorado’s health officials worry about potential impact www.cpr.org/2025/05/14/m... via @codaleynews.bsky.social & me #copolitics

'Denver Kids vs. Big Tobacco' campaign wants to protect the city’s ban on flavored tobacco Voters will likely decide this November whether to repeal the city’s restrictions on vape sales.

The fight over whether to keep Denver’s tobacco flavor ban is shaping up, with Big Tobacco at the heart of it. denverite.com/2025/05/02/d...