“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of this community member,” said SJBPH Executive Director, Liane Jollon. “The virus remains a real threat in our communities…”
Category: Education/Health
VIDEO: Colorado Governor Jared Polis Delivers a Pandemic Update
“We are using every vaccine that we get, in our state, every week. No doses are sitting on shelves…”
Light at the End of the Tunnel for Seniors?
During the pandemic, seniors across the nation faced significant change and uncertainty. Countless seniors were isolated in nursing homes and long-term care facilities…
Colorado Graduation Rates Still Climbing…but a Decline on the Way?
“Many things have moved to a virtual space. We are hearing about a big push toward virtual internships and career fairs and an increase in industry-sponsored projects….”
Colorado Reports MIS-C Cases in Children
“There’s still a lot we don’t know about MIS-C, and the notable increase in cases is a clear reminder that our children are also at risk of serious complications from COVID-19…”
LPEA Seeking Scholarship Applicants
“One of my favorite things about being a non-profit electric cooperative is how much we get to give back to our community,” said LPEA CEO Jessica Matlock….
OPINION: Emergency Response
Right now, I would call 911 if I saw a home on fire. That call would make the fire department the first responder. No guns needed…
Local Health Effort Moves from Testing to Vaccination
As we begin 2021, SJBPH will continue its disease investigation functions and we’re excited to have several safe and effective vaccines to address the pandemic…
Colorado’s Teacher Vaccination Effort Hits the ‘Pause’ Button
“It’s not anybody’s fault that this happened,” Miller said. “There wasn’t clear guidance. There was some confusion….”
Colorado to Make Rapid COVID Tests Available to Schools
Polis said the rapid tests would give Colorado schools access to the same level of protection that the White House and professional sports teams get…
Colorado Guidance for ‘Phase 1’ Vaccine Providers
If faced with a choice of wasting vaccine doses or vaccinating someone earlier, providers should choose to vaccinate someone earlier…
OPINION: Early Childhood Councils Can Be Our ‘Super Connectors’
How do we weather the current crises and prolonged period of limited resources without jeopardizing critical support for Colorado children and their families?
Heading Off the Next Pandemic
“Now an infected person can be on a plane to Paris or New York before they know they have it…”
OPINION: A Prescription for US Health Care
The racial and ethnic disparities exposed by COVID-19 have energized the health sector and policymakers to address health equity…
Welcoming Pagosa Students Back for the New Year
Given the recommendations by the Colorado Department of Education and Colorado Department of Public Health, students in grades K-8 can return to in-person learning…
War Trauma Comes Full Circle for Millete Birhanemaskel
“We talked for only a minute. She was terrified. The only thing she would say is ‘I’m in hiding, we’re rationing water, and where’s my daughter, you’ve got to find my daughter’…”
Colorado Adds ‘Age 70 and Up’ to Next Phase of Vaccine Distribution
The Governor also sent out a request to the state’s public health agencies, to move all of the Colorado counties currently in “Level Red”, back to “Level Orange”…
OPINION: There are Better Ways to Respond to the Corona Crisis
Civil debate and open discussions need to happen, so that we can come up with solutions from broader understanding and a more informed place…
ON EDGE: Colorado’s Shadow Epidemic, Part Two
“None of us know when we’re going to experience a mental health crisis, and when we do, many of us don’t know how few and poor the resources are to weather it…”