Layoffs hit Colorado programs for substance abuse and mental health services www.cpr.org/2025/10/20/l... via @codaleynews.bsky.social #copolitics

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. denverite.com/2025/10/08/m...

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

“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

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...

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. Read/listen:

“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...

“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...

“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...

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. Coming soon.

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...

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...

“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...

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...

“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." www.cpr.org/2025/07/31/c...

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...' www.cpr.org/2025/07/31/c...

“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...

“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." www.cpr.org/2025/07/25/c...

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...

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...

“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." www.cpr.org/2025/07/25/c...

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

“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...

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...

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 www.cpr.org/2025/07/02/c... via @codaleynews.bsky.social #copolitics

“People like me shouldn't be sentenced to a coffin or to permanent disability. Seconds matter.” www.cpr.org/2025/06/24/c...

"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...

The law lists groups for which the Board of Health may seek recommendations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. www.cpr.org/2025/06/18/n...

“We're going to shift the cost of care onto everybody who buys insurance, gets insurance through their employer. We'll pay more, employers will pay more. Bad for business and bad for workers,” Polis said. www.cpr.org/2025/06/16/c...

“Cuts to Medicaid really aren't showing any sort of support here, no matter really what the subgroup is,” said Courtney Sievers, Magellan’s director of survey research. www.cpr.org/2025/06/13/s...

More Coloradans seem to be responding to news of measles cases in the state by getting vaccines with the MMR vaccine, according to state data. That includes sharp increases among both children of all ages and adults. www.cpr.org/2025/05/30/w...

The state reported a sharp increase in MMR vaccinations in recent months. www.cpr.org/2025/05/30/w...

The state reported a sharp increase in MMR vaccinations in recent months. www.cpr.org/2025/05/30/w...

Colorado is reporting a sharp increase in the number of people getting the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, including children of all ages and adults. www.cpr.org/2025/05/30/w...

Colorado is reporting a sharp increase in the number of people getting the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, including children of all ages and adults. www.cpr.org/2025/05/30/w...

As GOP Reps Gabe Evans & Lauren Boebert tout ‘Big Beautiful’ budget bill in Denver event, opponents provide noisy backdrop www.cpr.org/2025/05/29/c... via @codaleynews.bsky.social #copolitics

It’s the first case this year in which the patient was hospitalized. www.cpr.org/2025/05/28/c...

“The changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act would save the federal government a substantial amount of money and represent the biggest rollback in federal support for healthcare ever,” said KFF's Larry Levitt. www.cpr.org/2025/05/16/r...

“The changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act would save the federal government a substantial amount of money and represent the biggest rollback in federal support for healthcare ever,” said KFF's Larry Levitt. www.cpr.org/2025/05/16/r...

As Republican Medicaid proposal advances in Congress, Colorado’s health officials worry about potential impact www.cpr.org/2025/05/14/m... via @codaleynews.bsky.social & me #copolitics

The fight over whether to keep Denver’s tobacco flavor ban is shaping up, with Big Tobacco at the heart of it. denverite.com/2025/05/02/d...

The future for kids like Gabe Wilson depends on medical research taking place at the CU Anschutz medical campus and other research hospitals and universities across the country. www.cpr.org/2025/04/30/c...

The future for kids like Gabe Wilson depends on medical research taking place at the CU Anschutz medical campus and other research hospitals and universities across the country. www.cpr.org/2025/04/30/c...

Folks met in Thornton Friday night to oppose cuts by Congressional Republicans to Medicaid, urging 8th district Rep. Gabe Evans to vote no. Roughly 200,000 people, almost a third of the district, is covered by the program.

If deep Medicaid cuts go through, Colorado could lose as many as 12,000 jobs and $1.3 billion in state economic productivity, according to one estimate. www.cpr.org/2025/04/25/c...

Measles cases in Colorado are adding up and it seems to be happening at a quicker rate. All the cases have come in the last few weeks. www.cpr.org/2025/04/25/c...

Measles cases in Colorado are adding up and it seems to be happening at a quicker rate. All the cases have come in the last few weeks. www.cpr.org/2025/04/25/c...

Fifth confirmed measles case in Colorado, adult with recent international travel. The individual has verified vaccination records for MMR.