national institutes of health
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Science is clear on the matter: Abortion saves women’s lives
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As a practicing OB/GYN in Denver, and an abortion provider, I’d like to correct some misstatements made in the media lately about women’s health care and the role the governor of Colorado will play – especially under the threat of Roe v. Wade being overturned. U.S. Rep. Jared Polis is absolutely correct. If Roe v.…
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THE PODIUM | Good news for Colorado — epicenter of Down syndrome research
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For nearly 20 years, Down syndrome has been one of the least funded genetic conditions by our National Institutes of Health (NIH) despite being the leading cause of developmental delay in the U.S. and the world. That’s surprising, especially since birthrates and the lifespan of people with Down syndrome have nearly doubled during the same…
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Diana DeGette: After 11 terms in Congress, she’s here to stay
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WASHINGTON – Diana DeGette just completed her 21st year as the Democratic congresswoman representing the district that includes the heart of Denver, making her the most senior member of the Colorado delegation and a force not to be overlooked in Washington’s hard knocks politics. While…
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Down syndrome advocates tell Congress research leads to breakthroughs
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WASHINGTON – Actor and Down syndrome advocate Frank Stephens was greeted by a standing ovation after he testified at a congressional hearing Wednesday. Stephens, who lives in the Washington, D.C, area, spoke on behalf the Denver-based Global Down Syndrome Foundation at a hearing to determine whether Congress should fund more research into the genetic abnormality.…
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Feds award $7.8 million grant to fight opioid abuse epidemic
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Colorado will receive $7.8 million in federal grant money to help battle opioid abuse in the state, as part of a landmark medical research bill signed late last year. The 21st Century Cures Act, signed into law late last year, boosted funding for medical research and accelerated the development and approval process of medical treatments.…
