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River Gassen extends lead in CD5 Democratic Primary overnight, pulling nearly 500 votes ahead of Joe Reagan
The winner faces Republican Jeff Crank in the general.
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By John Daley
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Calvarese has won the Democratic primary for 4th Congressional District, claims victory
Trisha Calvarese held a healthy lead Tuesday night in the Democratic Primary for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District.
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By John Daley
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Investigations reveal ‘culture of fear,’ year-long delay in heart surgeries at VA hospital in Aurora
Federal investigators made a number of recommendations on how to improve morale and patient care at the facility.
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By John Daley
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More cows are getting avian flu in Colorado, officials are trying to stop it from spreading to humans
Currently, there have been a total of 10 Colorado livestock herds, mostly dairy milking cows, affected during the last 30 days as of the middle of this week.
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By John Daley
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Hundreds of surgeries canceled or rescheduled at Aurora VA hospital after equipment problem. Patients continue to wait
Black residue was found on some equipment, halting surgeries, and leading to an investigation by hospital officials.
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By John Daley
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Colorado led the nation in West Nile virus deaths last year. Here’s how to protect yourself this summer
More than 50 people died in Colorado after contracting the virus last year.
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By John Daley
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As measles makes a comeback, Colorado vaccination rates are ‘an accident waiting to happen’
Measles is making a comeback globally and in the U.S.
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By John Daley
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Hooked: Stories about how Colorado is addicted to nicotine and the money behind tobacco
CPR News spent a year investigating the tobacco industry in Colorado and how it has preyed on people of color in the state.
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By John Daley
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Colorado schools to get more than $11 million from Juul settlement to address youth vaping
AG Phil Weiser says mental youth mental health is an underlying problem with teen vaping.
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By John Daley
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Quitting tobacco begins improving health within minutes — and it’s good for your wallet, too
Within minutes of stopping smoking, the heart rate drops. In a day, nicotine levels drop to zero and the health benefits continue improving.
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By John Daley
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Health care needs of Colorado’s new immigrant population adds strain to a hospital system already stretched thin
Denver Health provides care for people regardless of their ability to pay. But that comes at a hefty price tag.
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By John Daley
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Colorado Democrats once again kill bill to regulate flavored tobacco
The proposal would have allowed a board of county commissioners to ban flavored tobacco and nicotine products.
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By John Daley
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Library archives uncover long-lost history of Colorado women dying trying to get an abortion before it was legal
A special collection librarian at the Denver Public Library found documented cases of nearly 50 women who died, most from before the 1940s, but it’s likely a small fraction of the total.
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By John Daley
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Long COVID may have hit more than 700,000 Coloradans, and clinics are struggling to keep up
Tens of thousands of Coloradans face major challenges returning to everyday life after Long COVID, according to a new state report.
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By John Daley
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The Wild West of weather: Mountains and mid-continent location combine to make Colorado home to big swings
Matt Mackenzie reached out to CPR’s Colorado Wonders to ask what is with the state’s super-changeable weather?
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By John Daley
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State launches first-ever firearm data dashboard meant to help Coloradans better understand gun violence, prevention
State leaders and community advocates are turning to a new avenue — a public health approach to gun violence prevention.
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