May 02 2022
Fort Collins Police Services announced in April that its officers will begin using the Vitals™ App in becoming the first public safety agency in Colorado to use the cutting-edge technology. This also marks the launch of a first-of-its-kind partnership between UCHealth and Fort Collins Police Services providing the Vitals App to all officers and UCHealth …
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Apr 11 2022
Tanya Matthias with A Little Help in Denver presented this month’s program on A Little Talk. Three speakers, Peggy Budai with UCHealth presented Advanced Directives, Charlie Goldsmith with American Heart Assn. presented charity giving, and Cheri Mayott with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) presented taxes. Peggy discussed all citizens should have a Medical Durable Power …
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Mar 08 2021
Though you may have already received or scheduled a COVID-19 vaccine, this update is intended to keep you informed as UCHealth and Colorado move into the next phase of vaccine distribution. You are welcome to share this information with family members and friends. People do not need to be UCHealth patients in order to get …
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Jan 28 2021
For residents of the Rocky Mountain West, it’s a good idea to check your home for radon, a radioactive gas known to cause lung cancer. Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in rock and soil, an abundant metal in the West. As it decays, it produces a gas that rises from soil. That …
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Jan 18 2021
Some people have been alone for months. For those who are feeling profoundly lonely now, help is available. It’s important to know that loneliness during the CO-VID-19 pandemic has been common and that sadness and depression can be worse for everyone during the December holiday season. Part two in February will cover acts of kindness …
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Dec 02 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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Nov 24 2020
It’s very difficult to tell the difference between COVID-19 and the flu. Prepare for the flu season by getting a flu vaccine. Then, if you’re sick, stay home and call your medical provider for advice. Hopefully, you already have gotten your flu shot. If not, get it as soon as possible at your doctor’s office, …
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Aug 11 2020
Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and UCHealth at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus will be conducting a vaccine trial throughout Colorado for a study on testing a promising COVID-19 vaccine candidate. UCHealth and the CU School of Medicine will recruit 1,000 patients for the upcoming trial, and participants will be monitored …
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Sep 24 2019
In August, A Little Help nonprofit organization presented their Tough Talk series class on Medicare 101 at the Berthoud Public Library. Medicare presenters Alan Heileman from the UCHealth Aspen Club and Rosie from the Health District explained the benefits and recent changes on Medicare and Medicaid. Susan Schneider with Colorado State University’s Extension Dept. explained …
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