denver health
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Council’s tax hike proposal will make Denver’s sales tax highest in metro area
Councilmembers are pushing for a sales tax hike to help fund Denver Health that, if approved, would make Denver the highest-taxed major city in the wider metro area. The proposed 0.34-point hike would put Denver’s total sales tax rate above the 9% mark — to 9.15%. That would make Denver one of the highest taxed municipalities…
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Denver Health expands syphilis testing
A Denver Health infectious disease doctor warns sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise, but the “dramatic” increase in syphilis cases means anyone sexually active between the ages of 14 and 44 should get tested. Dr. Sarah Rowan, an infectious disease physician at Denver Health, called the sharp increase nationally and in Colorado an “epidemiological…
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Denver Health expands syphilis testing
A Denver Health infectious disease doctor warns sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise, but the “dramatic” increase in syphilis cases means anyone sexually active between the ages of 14 and 44 should get tested. Dr. Sarah Rowan, an infectious disease physician at Denver Health, called the sharp increase nationally and in Colorado an “epidemiological…
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Douglas County extends public health order on immigrants, communicable disease
The Douglas County Board of Health voted unanimously on Thursday to extend a public health order requiring health information disclosure from organizations transporting immigrants into the county. Board members originally voted on the order in December, deciding to extend it Thursday as a precaution, the officials said in a news release. Douglas County aims to…
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Douglas County extends public health order on immigrants, communicable disease
The Douglas County Board of Health voted unanimously on Thursday to extend a public health order requiring health information disclosure from organizations transporting immigrants into the county. Board members originally voted on the order in December, deciding to extend it Thursday as a precaution, the officials said in a news release. Douglas County aims to…
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Douglas County extends public health order on immigrants, communicable disease
The Douglas County Board of Health voted unanimously on Thursday to extend a public health order requiring health information disclosure from organizations transporting immigrants into the county. Board members originally voted on the order in December, deciding to extend it Thursday as a precaution, the officials said in a news release. Douglas County aims to…
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Immigrants pose ‘difficult dilemma’ for Denver Health, justices draw line on fines against firm-switching lawyers | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Jan. 16, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Denver Health – the city’s hospital safety net – saw $10 million in additional “uncompensated care” in the last year, which the health system attributed to the tens of thousands of medical visits from immigrant patients from South and Central America. The rise…
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Denver officials say to believe survivors as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Denver is recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month by reminding people to believe survivors. Kimberly Corban, a survivor, said when she was 20, a stranger broke into her apartment and raped her. She chose to report it to police, and said her experience in the aftermath was defined by police, prosecutors and health care workers believing…
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More young Colorado children are consuming marijuana despite efforts to stop them
The number of children – especially very young ones – ingesting marijuana is rising in Colorado despite regulations meant to keep edibles out of kids’ hands, and state leaders said they have no plans to revisit those rules this year. The number of reports the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety office received of kids…
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Denver City Council talks rapid transit bus, other business today
The Denver City Council typically approve more than five resolutions and bills during their Monday meeting. Most resolutions are approved during the first part of the meeting, which starts at 3:30 p.m. Here’s a is a list of the major happenings during council today: Contracts Resolution 22-1524: Approves a three-year, $25 million contract with Burns…