Short of staff and beds, mentally ill remain in jails and on streets
An inefficient system in Colorado leaves gaping holes -- the mentally ill who live on the streets or reside in Colorado's jails often end up in emergency rooms and in the courts.
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An inefficient system in Colorado leaves gaping holes -- the mentally ill who live on the streets or reside in Colorado's jails often end up in emergency rooms and in the courts.
Mental health disclosures can help counter false beliefs around conditions and minimize stereotypes, one expert says, while other health disclosures can bring visibility and reduce stigma.
Easy Healthcare, which owns Premom, has agreed to pay $200,000 in fines but did not admit to any wrongdoing.
Students at Hamilton Middle School gathered for a day with Denver's creative community.
Colorado firefighters are being asked to take part in an effort to track and reduce cancer in their profession. Cancer is the leading cause of work-related deaths among firefighters, accounting for 75% of those fatalities last year.
Dr. Emmy Betz of the University of Colorado School of Medicine is leading the initiative that will bring doctors and scientists together to take a nonpartisan look at the data around firearm injuries and deaths.
Trying to lose weight? Don't rely on non-sugar sweeteners, the World Health Organization advises in newly released guidance.
A doctor is moving her practice to Colorado to avoid strict "abortion restrictions" other states are implementing.
Despite efforts to reduce health disparities, a new study is calling attention to drastic differences in mortality rates among Black Americans compared to the White population.
An evening to share mental health resources was organized by the foundation for Boulder Valley schools.
The initiative is designed to ensure everybody thrives and demonstrate it's never too early to prioritize our emotional health. At Denver Health, specialists are now tackling infant mental health.
From filling prescriptions to administering vaccinations, pharmacies play a major role in people's daily lives and health needs, but over the last three years, the industry has had its struggles.
The CDC is expected to release new vaccine effectiveness data this week.
States will be disenrolling people from Medicaid as pandemic-era policies wind down. But in two states, some who lose coverage may requalify months later, once Medicaid expansion takes effect.
Colorado organizations are collaborating for a month-long "Donate for Mothers" campaign in May hosted by Vitalant.
Rescue crews in Colorado conducted a high-angle rescue near Manitou Springs on Thursday night.
In an interview on "Fox and Friends" Friday morning, President Trump said he is no longer sending the National Guard to Chicago, saying instead that they'll be deployed to Memphis.
Community members in southeast Aurora had the opportunity to present their case to the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission on Thursday night regarding an oil and gas drilling well planned near the Aurora Reservoir.
Safe2Tell, Colorado's anonymous reporting system, saw a 150% increase in tips from July to August as students returned to class.
As shots rang out at Evergreen High School on Wednesday, many students ran for safety. In the ensuing aftermath, first responders began the process of reuniting the children with their families, a process some parents expressed frustration with.
Timnath takes on Thompson Valley High School for this week's Football Friday.
Rescue crews use high-angle technique for rescue near Manitou Springs on Thursday night.
Recovery efforts were underway Friday at Carter Lake after a search for an adult male on a kayak went missing.
Thompson Valley High School students build homes for Habitat for Humanity as they brush up on their math skills.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Denver's women's soccer team announced the name of its new stadium on Wednesday thanks to a partnership with CommonSpirit Health.
The historically underdeveloped La Alma Lincoln Park neighborhood could be the crown jewel of the city, with the Penner-Walton ownership group hoping to transform Burnham Yard.
With all of the excitement around a new stadium for the Broncos, a burning question in Denver's Jefferson Park neighborhood is, what happens to the 80 acres Mile High sits on right now?
Following the announcement that the Broncos plan to build a new stadium in Denver's Burnham Yard district, the mayor called it a "huge win" for the city.
According to Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, the Denver Broncos and the State of Colorado, Burnham Yard could become the site for a new NFL stadium. The stadium will be privately funded and have a retractable roof.
The Trump administration's tariffs are slowly rippling through the economy and starting to push up prices for some products, government data shows.
Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful may be poised for Supreme Court review.
Health officials are warning the West Nile virus season isn't over yet. Here's where the mosquito-borne illness has been spreading.
President Trump called Charlie Kirk a "giant of his generation."
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
In an interview on "Fox and Friends" Friday morning, President Trump said he is no longer sending the National Guard to Chicago, saying instead that they'll be deployed to Memphis.
A U.S. appeals court panel let the Trump administration block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue.
Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful may be poised for Supreme Court review.
The Trump administration wants an appeals court to lift a ruling that blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook before an interest rate meeting next week.
President Trump called Charlie Kirk a "giant of his generation."
Advisory committee meetings help FDA scientists make decisions and increase public understanding of drug regulation, and abandoning them doesn't make sense, former officials said.
Health officials are warning the West Nile virus season isn't over yet. Here's where the mosquito-borne illness has been spreading.
Community members can be affected in a variety of ways following a tragic event like Wednesday's shooting at Evergreen High School. Denver Health is sharing information on what to expect, particularly for younger individuals, and when to seek help.
The death rate in the United States decline by 3.8% in 2024, falling to the lowest level since 2020, according to a federal report.
President Trump ordered the FDA to enforce rules on direct-to-consumer drug ads, after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a report on the administration's approach to healthy outcomes for children and families.
The Trump administration's tariffs are slowly rippling through the economy and starting to push up prices for some products, government data shows.
The Trump administration wants an appeals court to lift a ruling that blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook before an interest rate meeting next week.
Today's CPI report marks the last major piece of economic data before the Federal Reserve's Sept. 17 rate decision meeting.
The Consumer Price Index likely inched higher in August, reflecting higher costs for food and other items, economists say.
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
In late August, more than a dozen animals and three children were removed from a Commerce City home described by police as being in "deplorable" condition. The residence belongs to Demetrio and Araceli Urbina, according to authorities.
Steve Conney is a frequent flier and parker at Denver International Airport, but says after a recent parking experience, "I'm less likely to park here."
Advocates for more affordable housing units in Denver are floating the idea of what's known as a "Ghost Tax" or VHT- vacant home tax- on Denver landlords as a new way to raise money to create more affordable housing in Denver.
A park ranger accused of creating a stabbing hoax at Staunton State Park had lasted only nine months as a police officer before that alleged hoax. Newly acquired video of an incident while he was on the force is raising questions.
Although Waymo is known for its driverless cars, a company spokesperson said the vehicles would initially begin with drivers behind the wheel before transitioning to fully autonomous or driverless, after a period of time.