Colorado oncology nurse goes from treating patients to becoming 1
Jackie Cooper has been a nurse for 47 years, with 10 of those years spent at the AdventHealth Parker Cancer Center.
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Jackie Cooper has been a nurse for 47 years, with 10 of those years spent at the AdventHealth Parker Cancer Center.
Tens of thousands of workers at Kaiser Permanente health care locations -- including in Colorado -- are now on strike.
For years, the options for family planning visits for people living in Clear Creek County meant they either needed to drive down to Golden, or up to Summit County in order to receive things like birth control.
The 2023 Denver Walk to Defeat ALS® is Oct. 8 at Sloan's Lake.
Troy Huffman, Food Safety Team Manager for CDPHE, joins CBS News Colorado to discuss Food Safety Month and explain how to prevent food-borne illnesses.
There have been more than 100 reported cases of West Nile virus in Colorado. Many experience flu-like symptoms, being hospitalized, or even death.
Health expert Kate Dugan joins CBS News Colorado to discuss Gynecologic cancer in women and why it's beneficial to detect it early.
A Coloradan is improving in a French hospital after getting botulism poisoning at a French restaurant earlier in September.
Robbie's Hope is a nonprofit started after high school student Robbie Eckert died by suicide.
A former employee of Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing Home received a bill from Discover Labs last month for $22,735.
Traverse Academy will open on October 23rd, serving students in Cherry Creek Schools
The Colorado Avalanche and the Colorado Rapids are teaming up to cheer on a group of cyclists who are riding cross country to raise money for cancer research.
Dr. Scott Joy is the chief medical officer for HealthONE medical services and has some recommendations for how to live a better life as you get older.
Dr. Mary Warner is the Chief Medical Officer of North Suburban Medical Center in Thornton and spoke about the dangers of sepsis, a potentially life threatening and life altering response to infections.
Dr. Tara Gregory, Medical Director at the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute talks about how blood cancer is different from other cancers.
A Colorado woman who has experienced heartbreaking personal loss is determined to save lives by sharing the simple steps each of us can take to support people who are struggling with their mental health.
September is Suicide Prevention Month and it is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Matt Mishkind, the Deputy Director of the Johnson Depression Center talks about how to change the trend.
Abput 30% of Black, Hispanic, and multiracial women report beng mistreated or experiencing discrimination in maternity care.
Patients at Tepeyac can expect a new dental suite, pharmacy, mental and behavioral health wing. Many of these services have already helped families in this community.
A Colorado man was part of new gene therapy trial for hemophilia.
Women continue to seek refuge in Colorado for reproductive care. With the help of telehealth services, many don't have to see a doctor face to face. Virtual visits are providing more access to abortion services.
Various locations in the Denver metro area are offering free screenings during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
According to her office, she is "symptomatic and experiencing minor symptoms."
Diane Mock, an ovarian cancer survivor sits down with CBS News Colorado anchor Karen Leigh to discuss her battle with the disease.
Melanie Wuzzardo is the injury prevention coordinator at Swedish Medical Center and talks about staying safe this Labor Day weekend.
Some parents in Colorado's Brighton community are feeling frustrated after they say there was a lack of communication from school administration after bullets were found on the school campus.
CDOT says there are too many pedestrians getting killed on Colorado roadways. As the number of pedestrian deaths climbs at an alarming rate, the survivor of one crash is urging drivers to pay more attention.
In a new federal court document filed on Monday, the team of attorneys for detained immigrant rights activist Jeanette Vizguerra, and herself an immigrant fighting deportation, asked a judge to grant her immediate release.
Bettye Garrett has been a Denver Broncos fan since the beginning. And that's a lot of commitment, considering that she celebrated her 108th birthday this year.
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
Some parents in Colorado's Brighton community are feeling frustrated after they say there was a lack of communication from school administration after bullets were found on the school campus.
CDOT says there are too many pedestrians getting killed on Colorado roadways. As the number of pedestrian deaths climbs at an alarming rate, the survivor of one crash is urging drivers to pay more attention.
In a new federal court document filed on Monday, the team of attorneys for detained immigrant rights activist Jeanette Vizguerra, and herself an immigrant fighting deportation, asked a judge to grant her immediate release.
Bettye Garrett has been a Denver Broncos fan since the beginning. And that's a lot of commitment, considering that she celebrated her 108th birthday this year.
The City of Loveland will shut down the South Railroad facility on Tuesday.
Garfield County Search and Rescue crews rescued two people after rappelling 250 feet down JQS Road.
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Check out these videos of some of the CBS Colorado team's ventures into the mountains to check out the fall foliage.
Recovery Works is a nonprofit in Lakewood and on Monday volunteers helped transform a space into a central meeting area for unhoused people.
In a new federal court document filed on Monday, the team of attorneys for detained immigrant rights activist Jeanette Vizguerra, and herself an immigrant fighting deportation, asked a judge to grant her immediate release.
Bettye Garrett has been a Denver Broncos fan since the beginning. And that's a lot of commitment, considering that she celebrated her 108th birthday this year.
The Denver Broncos routed the Cincinnati Bengals Monday night 28-3 to snap a two-game skid.
The Denver Broncos on Monday night broke a streak of 37 straight games without a 100-yard rusher.
To avoid traffic troubles and parking nightmares ahead of the Denver Broncos vs. Cincinnati Bengals game Monday night, RTD said it has some affordable transit options for those heading to the game.
The Rockies' season is over, and it marks the first time Colorado has had the worst record in the league, along with the worst record in the team's history
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
"The last thing we want to do is just keep raising prices on our guests," Gregory's Coffee founder Gregory Zamfotis said. That might be easier said than done.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
Active-duty troops and National Guard members on missions will continue to work with the promise of back pay after Congress passes legislation to fund the government.
McDonald's is bringing back its Monopoly after nearly a decade, with prizes ranging from $1,000,000 in cash to a 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
In a new federal court document filed on Monday, the team of attorneys for detained immigrant rights activist Jeanette Vizguerra, and herself an immigrant fighting deportation, asked a judge to grant her immediate release.
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
A group of Democratic senators is asking the Justice Department to help prevent convicted U.S. Capitol rioters from being reimbursed by taxpayers for court-ordered fines.
Congress has until midnight Tuesday to pass a federal funding bill or the government will shut down. Colorado has 54,300 federal workers.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
Albertsons Companies is recalling several store-made deli products due to potential listeria contamination, which can lead to serious illness.
Under a new law, many Americans will have to meet a work requirement to obtain and keep their Medicaid coverage. But due to an exemption, millions living in areas of high unemployment could be spared.
About 58 million pounds of corn dogs and other sausage-on-a-stick products are being recalled across the U.S. because pieces of wood may be embedded in the batter, with several consumers reporting injuries to date.
Conservatives have criticized the abortion medication, particularly after it became available through telehealth.
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
"The last thing we want to do is just keep raising prices on our guests," Gregory's Coffee founder Gregory Zamfotis said. That might be easier said than done.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
We are officially in what's called "shoulder season," the months between the peak season, usually during the summer months, and the offseason in the winter.
McDonald's is bringing back its Monopoly after nearly a decade, with prizes ranging from $1,000,000 in cash to a 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
A series of three attempted armed robberies targeting men with Rolex watches in Denver's Cherry Creek North neighborhood led police and federal investigators to deport one suspected Venezuelan TdA gang member.
A Colorado man is warning others after falling victim to an elaborate romance scam that cost him more than a million dollars in savings.
Neighbors living next to Denver's Elati Village micro community are asking the facility be shut down or moved "immediately" after an RV parked outside the facility burst into flames during the night of Sept. 11.
A 58-year-old pastor was sentenced to 12 years probation after he pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return, a felony, and attempting to commit theft, a misdemeanor charge.
There are no federal or state laws in Colorado to regulate the license plate reading cameras, which have been misused and abused in some cases.