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Mayor Mike (the other one) drops big bucks into Denver’s flavored nicotine fight Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, gave $1.5 million last month to an anti-nicotine campaign.

Supporters of the ban now have a 4-to-1 lead in fundraising. The move drew quick criticism from backers of the repeal, who are asking voters to abolish the ban and allow the sale of flavored vaporizers and other products in Denver.

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Here’s what to know about undocumented immigrants and health care It’s at the center of a big fight over a government shutdown in Washington, D.C.

Here’s what to know about undocumented immigrants and health care www.cpr.org/2025/10/02/u... #copolitics

Nursing homes and their residents fear Medicaid cuts impacts Senator John Hickenlooper visited a skilled nursing facility in Lakewood to hear the worries residents, caregivers and administrators have over unprecedented cuts.

“Pretty much everybody here's in the same boat, I don't know how many people here are independently wealthy, but I don't believe it's a lot,” he said with a laugh. “So it's really important for us. It really is.” www.cpr.org/2025/09/24/m... via @codaleynews.bsky.social #copolitics

Vaccine questions in Colorado multiply ahead of meeting of key federal vaccine panel Many Coloradans have questions surrounding vaccines. We’re here to answer them.

Will I be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine? What about my children? Will children be able to get their routine childhood vaccines? If the new federal vaccine panel upends accepted vaccine recommendations, how will Colorado respond? You have questions, we have some answers. www.cpr.org/2025/09/17/c...

Longtime CPR Morning Edition host Mike Lamp retires after 44 years in radio and TV Lamp came to Colorado Public Radio in 2000 after a broadcast career in Flagstaff and Phoenix, Arizona.

It’s Mike Lamp’s last week as CPR’s Morning Edition host. He signs off Friday—his 64th birthday. Mike sat down with me for a conversation about his life on air and off.

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Amid federal vaccine uncertainty, Colorado takes steps to insure access to COVID-19 vaccines State health department and chief medical officer issue orders to expand Coloradans' access to the shots.

“I will not allow ridiculous and costly red tape or decisions made far away in Washington to keep Coloradans from accessing vaccines,” Gov. Jared Polis said. www.cpr.org/2025/09/03/e...

Music to their fuzzy ears: shelter animals soothed by the sound of strings If you’re an animal lover with some musical talent, nonprofit Wild Tunes has a deal for you.

“I mean, I get to play my cello and hang out with dogs, which is like my happy place. So it's basically the best I could ask for.” www.cpr.org/2025/08/29/w...

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Colorado Latinos rank economy, immigration and health care as top concerns in new poll Large majorities opposed local law enforcement working with ICE, sharing data with ICE for immigration enforcement.

“They want folks to be treated with respect and they think it's just obvious that it should be a transparent process,” one pollster said about immigration enforcement. www.cpr.org/2025/08/20/2...

Two Colorado insurers pull some plans from individual health care market Congress hasn’t renewed health tax credits, leaving tens of thousands of Coloradans to shop for new, more expensive coverage.

About 96,000 Coloradans will be affected by plans being discontinued by Rocky Mountain HMO and Anthem www.cpr.org/2025/08/20/r...

Just back from a support group for laid-off feds— mostly aid workers. They dubbed their first meeting a “sad hour,” but now focus on the job search.

“This group feeds my soul,” said one attendee. “And we have snacks to feed you!” chimed another — standing next to pretzels and chips.

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Colorado now has 21 measles cases, health officials warn about a possible exposure at DIA Two-thirds of Colorado's cases are unvaccinated people or those whose vaccination status is unknown.

It's a reminder that travel in crowded public spaces, such as airports, increases the risk of exposure to various communicable diseases says Dr. Rachel Herlihy, the state epidemiologist. www.cpr.org/2025/08/18/c...

Unvaccinated child hospitalized is state’s 17th measles case this year The child, who remains hospitalized, had recently traveled with family to Chihuahua, Mexico, where there is an ongoing measles outbreak.

Five people have been hospitalized with measles this year in Colorado, which has recorded far more measles cases this year than in any over the last decade. www.cpr.org/2025/08/14/u...

Five numbers to know as Colorado navigates looming health care cuts Republican’s tax and spending bill will affect tens of thousands of Coloradans covered by Medicaid.

“Our North Star goal is to mitigate the loss of coverage and its catastrophic consequences to Coloradans, providers and the economy,” said Kim Bimestefer executive director of Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing. www.cpr.org/2025/08/13/c...

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.

‘Let's try for something better than this bill,’ Colorado political and health leaders say as GOP federal budget bill nears passage www.cpr.org/2025/07/02/c... via @codaleynews.bsky.social #copolitics

Congrats, Pat! Happy trails and thanks for keeping us laughing all these years.

$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...