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Category: Education/Health
A Colorado Doctor Rejects Norms to Treat Refugees and Immigrants, Part One
Although it’s not part of the formal U.S. refugee resettlement program, Mango House is in many ways emblematic of refugee health care in the US…
Colorado Will Allow Four-Year Colleges to Grant Associates Degrees to Those Who Dropped Out
Over 13,000 Colorado residents have earned more than 70 college credits at four-year state universities in the past five years but stopped short of a degree…
Education Organizations Collaborate on ‘Recovery Summer’ Projects
“These grantees will offer the most innovative, student- and family-focused programming designed to accelerate a summer of recovery for Colorado…”
CDPHE Publishes Recommendations for Schools
CDC guidance is aimed at disease control and minimizing the risk of exposure in education settings…
Fleas with Plague Found in La Plata County
Plague has been found in animals in multiple Colorado counties so far this summer. It is caused by bacteria that can be transmitted to humans by the bites of infected fleas…
CDC Guidance for Fall: Open Schools, but Unvaccinated Students Need Masks
“Because of the importance of in-person learning, schools where not everyone is fully vaccinated should implement physical distancing …”
Colorado Sees Huge Spike in Overdose Deaths
Fatal drug overdose deaths increased approximately 38% in Colorado from 2019 to 2020, according to preliminary federal data…
Colorado Celebrates BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
“Our 2020 needs assessment shows we have much further to go in improving access to and responsiveness of services for BIPOC Coloradans…”
Helping Businesses to Help Employees Get Vaccinated
The Workplace Vaccination Program is a great opportunity provided by the State of Colorado to host a vaccine event at your workplace…
Delta Variant Surges in Colorado, as the Bands Play On
Mesa County has the most delta variant cases of any county in Colorado, state health officials report, making the area a hot spot within a hot spot…
Durango Youth Dies of Plague
“Public health wants Coloradans to know that while this disease is very rare, it does occur sometimes, and to seek medical care if you have symptoms…”
Potential Human Case of Plague Under Investigation in La Plata County
SJBPH was notified of the potential case on July 7 and is actively working to support CDPHE, who is leading the investigation…
Combined Vaccination Rate for Adults in La Plata and Archuleta Counties Surpasses 70%
“Surpassing this key milestone set by the White House is a tremendous achievement that SJBPH shares with volunteers, partners, and the entire community….”
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Walmart Closes Its Doors, Temporarily… Due to COVID
“Today when I went to Walmart this afternoon (Wed. 6/30), the manager was standing outside informing customers that the store was closed due to COVID…”
Governor Polis Looks to Businesses to Promote Vaccination Program
Business owners and employees have been innovative and nimble in the face of this crisis…
BILL OF THE MONTH: Colorado Hospital’s Outrageous ER Charges
“Eventually it got to the point where I was like, ‘I don’t really want to go to collections, because this might ruin my credit score’…
‘Delta Variant’ Case Confirmed in La Plata County
The Delta variant was first detected in India and is widely regarded by public health experts to be one of the most transmissible and severe variants of COVID-19 to-date…
Colorado Colleges Work to Erase Hunger, Mental Illness on Campus
The four campuses receiving a Hunger Free designation all operate food pantries and collect and report on student food insecurity…