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New year marks start of new health departments in metro area

WEBDENVER — The start of the new year marks a new beginning of three new health departments in Colorado. Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties have spent …

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Current health issues facing Colorado

WEBHere are the current disease advisories or ongoing health concerns affecting Colorado, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment: Hepatitis A. Health officials say the infection rate of this viral disease is increasing in Colorado. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and …

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Colorado hospitals, the state tell different stories about profits

WEBAccording to the report, UCHealth had a total profit margin of 26.1% and a patient services margin of 8.5% in 2021. During that same year, the University of …

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CommonSpirit dropped from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield amid …

WEBLAKEWOOD, Colo. — After failed contract negotiations, more than 40,000 Colorado patients with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance no longer have in …

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Centura Health, one of Colorado's largest hospital systems

WEBCENTENNIAL, Colo. — Centura Health, one of the largest hospital systems in Colorado, announced on Tuesday that its hospitals will split up to be managed independently by CommonSpirit Health and Adventist Health System. Centura Health was formed in 1996 under the sponsors CommonSpirit Health — which is the result of a …

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Why the US faces a shortage of doctors

WEBIn the next decade, the over-65 population is expected to grow by 45%. That includes the 2 in 5 active physicians who’ll reach retirement age— without as many …

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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, CommonSpirit negotiate

WEBDENVER — Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and CommonSpirit Health continued contract negotiations Wednesday morning. CommonSpirit sent Denver7 the …

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Physician takes free healthcare to the streets

WEBA University of Colorado Hospital doctor took her medical skills to the streets to help people who can't afford it, Friday. The group called Yahweh Health Care Clinic …

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US cities reclaiming health through Blue Zones initiative

WEBFort Worth, TX, another Blue Zones Project certified community, has made impressive strides in just a few years: Between 2014 and 2018, Fort Worth’s national city ranking in Gallup’s WBI moved up from 185th to 31st, placing it in the top 20% of American’s healthiest cities. Childhood obesity dropped 6%. Smoking dropped 31%.

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Polis responds to Denver7 reporting, questions about surprise …

WEBResponding to Denver7’s reporting on Johnstown Heights, Polis has launched a special hotline and email address, asking for tips to identify the state …

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Investigation uncovers potentially dangerous culture inside Denver

WEBDENVER — A year-long Denver7 Investigates investigation has uncovered a potentially dangerous culture inside Denver Health’s paramedics division. The concerns …

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Denver Health says migrant surge causing strain on hospital

WEBDENVER — The surge of migrants in Denver is taking a toll on our local healthcare system. Denver Health estimates that 10% of patients walking through its …

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Two state agencies confirm Johnstown Heights Behavioral Health

WEBTwo state agencies are investigating accusations made against Johnstown Heights Behavioral Health in previous news reports, Denver7 Investigates has learned. Denver7 Investigates aired multiple stories in late 2022 where patients said they believed they were kept at the mental health facility longer than necessary while often not seeing …

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State finds Jogan Health willfully violated Colorado wage laws

WEBJogan Health, LLC, a healthcare staffing company that was started only three months before the state paid it $72 million to vaccinate thousands in Colorado, …

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Concerns over mental health transitional housing opening near

WEBNORTHGLENN, Colo. — Hundreds of neighbors have signed a petition to stop a state-run mental health transitional living home from opening in a former assisted …

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Death at Johnstown Heights detox unit raising new questions

WEBJOHNSTOWN, Colo. — A recent death at Johnstown Heights Behavioral Health was ruled accidental by Johnstown police, but insiders with knowledge of the …

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Colorado moves to revoke license of mental health facility

WEBJOHNSTOWN, Colo. – The state of Colorado on Monday moved to revoke the psychiatric hospital license for Clear View Behavioral Health in the wake of months …

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Cyber identity thieves target Greenwood Village medical practice

WEBGREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — A Greenwood Village medical practice is warning other businesses after cyber thieves stole its identity to make fraudulent …

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After Clear View Behavioral Health shut down, its successor

WEBJOHNSTOWN, Colo. — The mental health facility that once housed Clear View Behavioral Health – roughly an hour’s drive north of Denver – has a new name …

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