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Backlog of people waiting for treatment at Colorado's mental …

WebMichael Pyle killed himself May 27, 2021, by hanging while in the Adams County County Jail. He had been waiting for five months for a bed to open up at the …

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Colorado's pediatric mental health crisis continues, professionals say

WebA year after Children’s Hospital Colorado declared a state of emergency for pediatric mental health on May 25, 2021, officials say the situation has worsened, as …

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Schizophrenic brother from 'Hidden Valley Road' struggles to find …

WebMatthew Galvin is stuck in a hospital bed at UCHealth Memorial with nowhere to go. He’s schizophrenic, but medically stable, and having a hard time finding placement …

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El Paso County youth suicides again rise to record level amid state

WebThat was up from 19.5 in 2015. In El Paso County, 177 residents died by suicide last year, according to preliminary totals from El Paso County Coroner Leon …

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Search for Obituaries

WebThomas J. Wall. Published 04/06/2024. Thomas J. Wall, age 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5th, 2024, at Englewood Hospital, with his loving family …

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1,000 Neighborhood Gatherings to debut in Colorado Springs

WebAbbey Mobolade, Colorado Springs' First Lady, will roll out the first program of her new mental health initiative on March 28. Called "1,000 Neighborhood …

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Immigrants taking toll on hospitals, including in Colorado Springs

WebOf 12 hospitals surveyed statewide in the UCHealth system, Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs saw the second-highest jump over the past three …

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Springs paramedics providing blood transfusions in the field

WebA new whole blood transfusion program Colorado Springs Fire Department expects to roll out in May, with the partnership of UCHealth, could save more than 40% …

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UCHealth rolls out behavioral health services inside primary care

WebUCHealth is rolling out a model of doing business that places a behavioral health specialist in all 60 of its primary health care clinics statewide. Under the new …

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The cost of caring for mentally ill inmates Health gazette.com

WebJERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE. State spending on mental health care for prison inmates has nearly quadrupled in the past two decades. Expenditures on the …

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Cook County jail in Chicago known for mental health care despite

WebJails and penitentiaries across the country have become repositories for the mentally ill. Many, including El Paso County’s jail, have taken incremental steps to …

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Behind Friendly Lines: Five important updates about veteran …

WebVeterans who receive their care through VA Western Colorado Health Care System should call 970-242-0731. Veterans in northern Colorado who receive their care …

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TOXIC LEGACY: Air Force studies dating back decades show …

WebThe 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron conducts a foam suppression system test in hangar one Oct. 1, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The foam is known as …

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Colorado legislators push obesity prevention bill, governor's …

WebSen. Julie Gonzales, D- Denver, who was substituting on the committee, alluded to the Governor's hesitancy to sign insurance mandates into law, saying, "If our …

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Savvy Senior: Healthy travel tips for older travelers

WebFor airport security requirements visit TSA.gov — click on “Disabilities and Medical Conditions.”. You can also call TSA Cares at 855-787-2227 prior to traveling …

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Savvy Senior: Choosing a senior community that offers all levels of

WebMost communities have entry fees that range from less than $100,000 to more than $1 million, plus ongoing monthly fees that generally range from $2,000 to …

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Colorado Springs area wellness events starting April 2

WebPint Night — To benefit Your Hearing Dog, 4-7 p.m. June 18, Seven's Gate Taproom, 77 S. 7th St.; 719-381-4318. Relay for Life — To benefit The American Cancer …

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Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson visits Colorado Springs hospital

WebDenver Nuggets’ Reggie Jackson does a FaceTime with UCHealth Memorial Hospital North patient Gena Rosales to her son while visiting patients at the hospital on …

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