sexually transmitted infections
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Colorado House unanimously OKs offering more STI preventing drugs to sexual assault victims
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The state House unanimously passed legislation Monday to increase the amount of prescription drugs hospitals can supply to sexual assault victims to prevent sexually transmitted infections. Under current law, hospitals can only provide a 72-hour supply of prescription drugs to any emergency room patient. If enacted, House Bill 1309 would allow hospitals to offer between…
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Bill advances to provide more STI preventing drugs for sexual assault victims
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A Colorado panel advanced legislation Tuesday to increase the amount of prescription drugs hospitals can supply to sexual assault victims to prevent sexually transmitted infections. Under current law, hospitals can only provide a 72-hour supply of prescription drugs to any emergency room patient. If enacted, House Bill 1309 would allow hospitals to offer a seven-day…
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DeGette praises new regulation protecting abortion doctor funds
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Colorado 1st Congressional District U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Denver, stepped back into the abortion debate last week with her praise for a new Obama administration regulation that forbids states from withholding federal family planning services from low-income persons. DeGette said the regulation ensures “vital” health care for low-income women. DeGette is co-chair of the Congressional…
