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Metrics for flu, shown on the state’s dashboard, show a clear uptick, just before the busy holiday season, with increases in emergency department visits, the rate of tests coming back positive and in wastewater samples.
www.cpr.org/2025/11/20/f...
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With a potentially rough flu season on the horizon, Colorado has lost nearly $28 million in federal immunization funding
Federal money pulled back under the Trump administration would have funded and staffed things like a broad paid-media campaign, a statewide vaccine reminder program and a vaccine equity program.
www.cpr.org
November 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Metrics for flu, shown on the state’s dashboard, show a clear uptick, just before the busy holiday season, with increases in emergency department visits, the rate of tests coming back positive and in wastewater samples.
www.cpr.org/2025/11/20/f...
www.cpr.org/2025/11/20/f...
It comes as the nation has seen a huge rise in cases. For the first time in 25 years, the U.S. could lose its measles-free status. www.cpr.org/2025/11/13/m...
Confirmed measles infection reported in Montezuma County, 32nd case in Colorado this year
The state and Montezuma County health departments say the case is in a school-aged child.
www.cpr.org
November 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
It comes as the nation has seen a huge rise in cases. For the first time in 25 years, the U.S. could lose its measles-free status. www.cpr.org/2025/11/13/m...
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Layoffs hit Colorado programs for substance abuse and mental health services www.cpr.org/2025/10/20/l... via @codaleynews.bsky.social #copolitics
Layoffs hit Colorado programs for substance abuse and mental health services
CPR talks to Rep. Pettersen about Trump’s staffing cuts to places that help Coloradans deal with mental health or drug problems.
www.cpr.org
October 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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...
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Mayor Mike (the other one) drops big bucks into Denver’s flavored nicotine fight
Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, gave $1.5 million last month to an anti-nicotine campaign.
denverite.com
October 9, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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...
denverite.com/2025/10/08/m...
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Here’s what to know about undocumented immigrants and health care www.cpr.org/2025/10/02/u... #copolitics
Here’s what to know about undocumented immigrants and health care
It’s at the center of a big fight over a government shutdown in Washington, D.C.
www.cpr.org
October 2, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Here’s what to know about undocumented immigrants and health care www.cpr.org/2025/10/02/u... #copolitics
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“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
Nursing homes and their residents fear Medicaid cuts impacts
Senator John Hickenlooper visited a skilled nursing facility in Lakewood to hear the worries residents, caregivers and administrators have over unprecedented cuts.
www.cpr.org
September 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
“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...
Vaccine questions in Colorado multiply ahead of meeting of key federal vaccine panel
Many Coloradans have questions surrounding vaccines. We’re here to answer them.
www.cpr.org
September 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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...
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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.
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Longtime CPR Morning Edition host Mike Lamp retires after 44 years in radio and TV
Lamp came to Colorado Public Radio in 2000 after a broadcast career in Flagstaff and Phoenix, Arizona.
www.cpr.org
September 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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.
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“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...
Amid federal vaccine uncertainty, Colorado takes steps to insure access to COVID-19 vaccines
State health department and chief medical officer issue orders to expand Coloradans' access to the shots.
www.cpr.org
September 3, 2025 at 9:34 PM
“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...
Music to their fuzzy ears: shelter animals soothed by the sound of strings
If you’re an animal lover with some musical talent, nonprofit Wild Tunes has a deal for you.
www.cpr.org
August 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“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...
Colorado Latinos rank economy, immigration and health care as top concerns in new poll
Large majorities opposed local law enforcement working with ICE, sharing data with ICE for immigration enforcement.
www.cpr.org
August 21, 2025 at 3:03 AM
“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...
Two Colorado insurers pull some plans from individual health care market
Congress hasn’t renewed health tax credits, leaving tens of thousands of Coloradans to shop for new, more expensive coverage.
www.cpr.org
August 21, 2025 at 2:55 AM
About 96,000 Coloradans will be affected by plans being discontinued by Rocky Mountain HMO and Anthem www.cpr.org/2025/08/20/r...
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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.
“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.
August 19, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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.
“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...
Colorado now has 21 measles cases, health officials warn about a possible exposure at DIA
Two-thirds of Colorado's cases are unvaccinated people or those whose vaccination status is unknown.
www.cpr.org
August 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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...
Unvaccinated child hospitalized is state’s 17th measles case this year
The child, who remains hospitalized, had recently traveled with family to Chihuahua, Mexico, where there is an ongoing measles outbreak.
www.cpr.org
August 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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...
Five numbers to know as Colorado navigates looming health care cuts
Republican’s tax and spending bill will affect tens of thousands of Coloradans covered by Medicaid.
www.cpr.org
August 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
“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...
Denver records first human case of West Nile Virus of 2025
Jefferson County also reported three human cases.
denverite.com
August 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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...
www.cpr.org/2025/07/31/c...
Like wind on a campfire, respiratory viruses can reignite the flames of cancer, new CU Anschutz study finds
In a study involving mice exposed to COVID-19, researchers found the respiratory infections triggered dormant cancer cells to wake up, setting the stage for new tumors.
www.cpr.org
July 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM
“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...
www.cpr.org/2025/07/31/c...
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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...
'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...
Like wind on a campfire, respiratory viruses can reignite the flames of cancer, new CU Anschutz study finds
In a study involving mice exposed to COVID-19, researchers found the respiratory infections triggered dormant cancer cells to wake up, setting the stage for new tumors.
www.cpr.org
July 31, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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...
'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...
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“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...
Colorado identifies first human West Nile virus cases of 2025, in Adams County
Neither of the two people infected so far has been hospitalized, but one has unspecified neurologic symptoms, according to the state’s dashboard.
www.cpr.org
July 22, 2025 at 10:26 PM
“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...
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“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...
www.cpr.org/2025/07/25/c...
Colorado records first human death from West Nile virus in 2025
The case was an adult from Boulder County.
www.cpr.org
July 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
“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...
www.cpr.org/2025/07/25/c...
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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...
Colorado sees a dramatic comeback in life expectancy, other health measures, after historic drop during the pandemic
And the life expectancy of Coloradans has rebounded sharply, following improvements in 2023, almost making up for the historic slide.
www.cpr.org
July 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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...
Colorado sees a dramatic comeback in life expectancy, other health measures, after historic drop during the pandemic
And the life expectancy of Coloradans has rebounded sharply, following improvements in 2023, almost making up for the historic slide.
www.cpr.org
July 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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...
www.cpr.org/2025/07/25/c...
Colorado records first human death from West Nile virus in 2025
The case was an adult from Boulder County.
www.cpr.org
July 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
“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...
www.cpr.org/2025/07/25/c...
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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
Despite partial court win, Planned Parenthood of the Rockies CEO says Medicaid patients still cannot get services there, due to federal budget bill
“This administration is coming after Planned Parenthood, regardless of what kind of solutions that are tried to attempt the bill is doing exactly what it was designed to do, which is punishing people ...
www.cpr.org
July 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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