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Arapahoe County takes first steps in setting up health department …

WebAURORA | The Arapahoe County Commissioners will form a board of health for its new health department this summer, at which point it can then begin the process …

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PRESCRIPTION FOR CHANGE: 2023 bringing public health …

WebTri-County’s conclusion was sealed last fall when first Douglas County and then Adams County voted to exit, driven primarily by disagreements over public health …

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After its first year in existence, Arapahoe health department adds 5

WebThe Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners appointed them during a meeting on Dec. 12, according to a county press statement. Their roles will begin in …

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Tri-County Health's Dr. John Douglas on being on the forefront of …

WebIt’s a space the czar of Aurora’s local health agency, the Tri-County Health Department, has come to know well. It’s where he’s spent umpteen hours, often seven …

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Arapahoe County health department launches mobile drug-abuse …

WebAURORA | Arapahoe County Public Health has launched a new mobile service to serve people who use narcotics and other drugs in an effort to “reduce harm” …

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COLUMN: Six healthy lifestyle habits to shape your heart health

WebRecent statistics from the CDC show Colorado ranking fifth best in the country for heart health, with more than 82% of its adults living a heart healthy lifestyle. …

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STILL HERE: COVID-19 infections rising across Aurora and the state

WebThe Sentinel not only cares deeply about bringing our readers accurate and critical news, we insist all of the crucial stories we provide are available for everyone — …

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MAISHA FIELDS: Confronting health disparities — A call to action …

WebThe Sentinel not only cares deeply about bringing our readers accurate and critical news, we insist all of the crucial stories we provide are available for everyone — …

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THINK BIG: With increasing community needs, Aurora Mental …

WebThe Sentinel not only cares deeply about bringing our readers accurate and critical news, we insist all of the crucial stories we provide are available for everyone — …

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Aurora Public Schools partners with virtual mental health company …

WebFor some students, those six sessions may be all they need. For others, they can provide a bridge while they wait for more intensive treatment at a local facility, said …

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OPED: Colorado could improve health through housing and …

WebThe State of Colorado has an opportunity now to include food and housing in health care, leading to better health outcomes, reduced health care costs, and the …

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JULIAN ROBERTS: Vision health is essential to overall health — …

WebI encourage you to celebrate Healthy Vision Month by ensuring you and your family have the vision care plan that best meets your needs, and to put that plan to use …

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MENTAL GYMNASTICS: Athletes have long pushed past mental …

WebSimone Biles' legacy as a gymnast is already well established, but it is when and how she put the spotlight on the mental health of athletes that could be more long …

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DIVIDED and CONQUERED: Tri-County health department divorce …

WebF or the second time in 13 days, the Tri-County Health Department board of health gathered virtually on Aug. 30 to discuss public health orders regarding whether …

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ON EDGE: Mental healthcare safety net failing in Aurora, across

WebThis investigation is part of the ongoing “On Edge” series about Colorado’s mental health by the Colorado News Collaborative, a nonprofit that unites more than 160 …

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Arapahoe County approves $2 million in opioid settlement …

WebThe county allocated more than $2 million in 2023 to several local organizations that will tackle the opioid crisis from multiple angles, the county said in a …

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Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry …

WebFILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answers questions from the media, March 7, 2023, at the state Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida's ban on abortions after six weeks …

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Mayors Coffman, Mobolade and Johnston: Mental health services …

WebAs mayors with varying political affiliations representing the three largest cities in our state, we—Mayors Johnston, Mobolade, and Coffman—share a key priority: …

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Denver, Aurora, other big cities move toward answering mental …

WebSome observers wonder if safety worries will grow as non-police programs do. While there’s an appeal to the idea of pulling cops out of psychiatric crisis calls, “the …

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DIAGNOSIS: DEBT — UCHealth sues thousands of patients every …

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