KUSA - Health

CSU launches free mental health clinic for those convicted of crimes

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:46:29 GMT

CSU and Larimer County have opened a free mental health and substance use clinic in Fort Collins to support people with criminal convictions.

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2nd case of measles confirmed at Broomfield High School

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:20:53 GMT

The second student was also unvaccinated. The health department said exposure locations include the high school, a Broomfield Chick-fil-A and a Westminster Chipotle.

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Health officials investigating Legionnaires’ disease in Eagle County hotel

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:31:42 GMT

All three cases are associated with the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch in Avon, with the onset of symptoms between July and December 2025.

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Health officials warn public after measles case in Broomfield

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:05:31 GMT

Boulder Valley School District warned families that students and staff at Broomfield High School may have been exposed to measles.

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How health experts track measles exposure after a case at the airport

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:51:43 GMT

The public learned about contact tracing with infectious disease during the coronavirus pandemic. The same strategy helps health departments track measles exposures.

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Life-threatening recall issued on 55,000 pounds of blueberries

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:06:19 GMT

The FDA classified the recall at "Class I" severity, meaning there's a potential of serious health consequences or death.

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Potential measles exposure at Denver airport and Littleton church

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:14:28 GMT

Health officials alerted Coloradans of potential measles exposures from an out-of-state traveler at Denver International Airport and St. Mary's Catholic Church.

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CU Boulder researcher warns of untested toxins in cannabis, calls for expanded safety measures

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:52:37 GMT

Tess Eidem, Ph.D. said certain toxins tested for in food are not being screened in marijuana. She worries about the potential risk this could pose to consumers.

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Potential 'holy grail' nasal spray that may protect against COVID-19, flu and pneumonia aims for human trials

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:08:22 GMT

The tool may be the next step in the once-mythical idea of a universal vaccine, researchers said.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield to begin paying $2.6B after class-action lawsuit: Are you eligible?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:56:13 GMT

The money stems from a settlement reached with the health insurance giant nearly six years ago.

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CDC: Nearly 1,000 US measles cases confirmed in first two months of 2026

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:01:45 GMT

The number of confirmed cases so far this year are already nearing the total number of cases identified in 2025, according to the U.S. CDC.

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Supporting women at every stage of life

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:07:28 GMT

a conversation with Dr. Tiffany Wilson | PAID CONTENT

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Gender-affirming care for minors faces legal and legislative scrutiny

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:57:01 GMT

A judge denied an order that would have forced CHC to resume gender-affirming care for minors. This comes as lawmakers debate banning it for minors statewide.

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Skunk is Colorado's first rabid animal of the year

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:06:59 GMT

Colorado reports its first rabid animal of 2026, with a rabid skunk found in Arvada.

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Cancer victims to get $7.25 billion from Bayer under proposed Roundup settlement

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:31:49 GMT

Thousands of lawsuits alleging the company failed to warn Roundup users that the product causes cancer would be settled by the payments.

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Recalled peanut butter packets were distributed in Colorado

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:33:42 GMT

Over 22,000 peanut butter products recalled in 40 states, including Colorado, due to contamination with foreign material.

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Meet the Aspen doctor who saves the coldest patients from hypothermia, frostbite

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:15:07 GMT

The trauma team of doctors at Aspen Valley Health can warm patients with cold injuries with an inflatable Bair Hugger, and sometimes, a blood-warming device.

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CDC data ranks Colorado as one of the nation's leaders in RSV vaccinations

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:25:49 GMT

The vaccine became available in 2023 and has quickly gained usage in the Mountain West.

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Researchers to study universal health care, as Coloradans face $1 billion in medical debt

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:04:11 GMT

The study is expected to provide answers about a single-payer system that residents did not have when they voted down Amendment 69 in 2016.

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Emergency care in the air

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:33:09 GMT

Q & A with Flight for Life Chief Flight Nurse Sean McConnell | PAID CONTENT

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CU Anschutz to participate in early cancer detection trial

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:53:08 GMT

Researchers at CU Anschutz Cancer Center are trialing blood tests to detect 10 cancers earlier, potentially allowing for early diagnosis and treatment.

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Winter Olympics: Chinese snowboarder taken off on stretcher after scary fall trying to qualify for women's halfpipe

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:55:13 GMT

There was no immediate word from the Chinese team on Liu's status, but she was taken off the course on a stretcher after the fall.

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Colorado Health Network to see grant funding cuts as Trump administration axes funding for public health in blue states

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:37:46 GMT

The Trump administration wants to withhold hundreds of millions dollars in public health and transportation funding from four Democrat-led states.

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Aaron Gordon on injury and the mind-body connection behind his absence

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:45:38 GMT

Nuggets forward Gordon is sidelined again with a hamstring injury, but he believes the root cause goes deeper than basketball.

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Aurora City Council advances tobacco license ordinance

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:19:38 GMT

The city's licensing manager recommended altering a subsection of the ordinance that vape shop owners worried would wreck their businesses.

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Evergreen Resiliency Center opens to provide trauma support for community

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:55:50 GMT

In response to ongoing trauma from the Evergreen High School shooting, a new resiliency center offers resource connections to support the Evergreen community.

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Colorado families await court ruling on Children’s Hospital gender-affirming care pause

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:45:21 GMT

Attorneys for the families said the ruling could affect hundreds of patients statewide. Families said refusing care based on gender identity is discriminatory.

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Repackaged M&M’s distributed in 20 states recalled by promotion company

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:54:27 GMT

The recall covers promotional packages of M&M's distributed in 20 states that contain undeclared milk, soy and peanut ingredients.

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Colorado proposal to ban sugary drinks from SNAP draws overwhelming opposition at public hearing

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:48:29 GMT

Colorado officials consider banning sugary drink purchases with SNAP benefits, sparking strong public opposition over health claims, and potential stigma.

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Conflicting guidance leaves parents uncertain about Medicaid services

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:25:01 GMT

Last week, the state’s Joint Budget Committee voted to deny some proposed Medicaid program reductions for the current fiscal year.

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Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:47:38 GMT

President Trump first mentioned TrumpRx in September, highlighting deals with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices.

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Alcohol-related liver disease now drives nearly half of UCHealth liver transplants

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:59:37 GMT

As many Coloradans wrap up Dry January and prepare for Super Bowl Sunday, UCHealth is warning about a troubling trend.

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Aurora launches program routing non-emergency 911 medical calls to physicians

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:59:24 GMT

Aurora Clinical Navigation connects low-acuity 911 calls with emergency physicians, aiming to save resources and streamline patient care.

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Aurora launches new service to connect some 911 callers with doctors

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:40:04 GMT

The city said people with mild infections, injuries or chronic condition management can get linked with an emergency medicine doctor over the phone or virtually.

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Disaster declaration issued for bird flu outbreak in Weld County

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:12:22 GMT

A suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was found at a poultry farm.

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'All hands on deck' | US prepares for possible infestations of flesh-eating fly as Texas issues disaster declaration

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:52:55 GMT

Numerous federal agencies recently conducted a simulation exercise in preparation for the pest's possible U.S. arrival.

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'She was just laying there, like lifeless': Family recounts 7-year-old’s GLP-1 overdose as poison centers see spike in calls

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:44:15 GMT

Indiana Poison Center reports GLP-1 calls doubled last year. National Poison Data System, America's Poison Centers reports a 1,500% increase in GLP-1 related calls.

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What is the Nipah virus? What to know as India confirms 2 cases

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:54:05 GMT

Two confirmed cases of the rare virus prompted the WHO and other health officials to activate their outbreak responses.

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Colorado reports season's 1st child death from COVID-19

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:51:57 GMT

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said the child was high school-aged and lived in metro Denver.

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Salmonella outbreak linked to supplements sickens people in over half of US states

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:38:33 GMT

A leaf used in multiple "superfood" products is, instead, causing illnesses in people across the country, Food and Drug Administration Officials said.

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