Jan 11 2021
As the first FDA authorized doses of vaccine for COVID-19 are now being administered, we wanted to share this update with you. COVID-19 vaccines produced by both Pfizer and Moderna have now received emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Vaccine shipments from these manufacturers are now arriving in Colorado and states …
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Dec 29 2020
By Ginger Lagemann Sometimes the smallest, most simple joys for one person are able to warm the hearts of many. Columbine West, a small neighborhood of about 1600 homes in Littleton, is home to a wonderful couple who have done just that. Dale and Cynthia Zimmerman’s story has changed the very fabric of the neighborhood …
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Dec 22 2020
2020 has thrown us all a lot of curveballs, so it’s no surprise that the concept of self-care is getting a lot of traction in many health and wellness circles. Treating yourself with healthy activities can improve your mental and physical state and help you be more present with friends and family this holiday season. …
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Dec 15 2020
Did you know that 25 percent of the 805,000 heart attacks per year in the U.S. are recurrent heart attacks? The American Heart Association reports that once you’ve experienced a heart attack, your chances of having another one is higher. In fact, nearly one in five patients who’ve had a heart attack will have another …
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Dec 08 2020
Moderna and Pfizer have reported excellent early results from vaccine clinical trials. Vaccines aren’t approved yet, and the rollout will take massive mobilization efforts. An independent safety and data monitoring board reported today that early results from the Moderna Phase 3 clinical trials show the company’s vaccine was 94.5% effective. That news followed equally positive …
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Dec 01 2020
By Marty Coffin Evans During most years, residents and visitors to the Mile High City’s parks, special events, and Downtown on the 16th Street Mall will likely encounter the Mounted Patrol Unit. While their presence may not be as noticeable currently, they continue to support this portion of Denver’s Police Department. This mounted unit was …
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Nov 24 2020
Children look forward to opening their holiday presents all year. However, there are some things to keep in mind to make sure gifts are safe and appropriate. To help you make savvy selections, PlaySafe.org from The Toy Association, the premier site for toy safety information, is offering the following guidance: • Avoid shady sellers: This …
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Nov 17 2020
Even though you probably won’t own a drone anytime soon, it’s likely one may fly to your home and deliver your prescriptions or packages someday. As propeller-driven drones evolve, they are becoming common technology tools – similar to cellphones, the internet, and computers. Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), commonly called drones, have made headlines for …
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Nov 10 2020
It’s open enrollment time for Medicare plans and the landscape is more confusing than ever. In Colorado alone, there are fifty-seven Medicare Advantage plans in total, and while it’s nice to have options, many find it difficult to sort through so many choices. You can’t turn on the TV or open a newspaper without seeing …
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Nov 03 2020
Shop unique and high-quality merchants just in time for the holidays! Join us at the 41st Annual Mile High Holiday Mart, presented by the Junior League of Denver ( JLD), Fri., Nov. 13 through Sun., Nov. 15 at a new location: the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows. This year, masks are required for entry …
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Oct 20 2020
In an effort to better understand how COVID-19 spreads through communities, Arapahoe County is collaborating with the University of Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus on a COVID-19 Arapahoe Surveillance Study (CASES) Project. The project’s goals are to understand who has been infected with SARS-CoV-2 and to learn more about the immune response to the virus. …
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Oct 13 2020
Smile big if you live in Douglas County, Colorado! Your community has been ranked second nationwide as the healthiest community in America, according to the 2020 Healthiest Communities rankings by U.S. News and World Report, released in collaboration with the Aetna Foundation. Los Alamos, New Mexico ranked No. 1. Colorado performed exceptionally well in the …
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