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Is social media bad for your health

WEBWhile social media has the power to bring people together – building social networks and connecting people around the world – research continues to shed light on …

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5 tips for healthier social-media use

WEBDespite growing concern about the mental-health impacts of social media, it can produce positive effects as well. “If used appropriately, social media can promote …

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Lifestyle is the key to preventing Type 2 diabetes

WEBThe CDC’s guidelines for prevention and treatment of diabetes include: 1. Getting at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week: Regular exercise can help …

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“We’re there to help and to heal”

WEBDenver Health ’s Healthcare Interest Program is changing that, though. The effort matches Metropolitan State University of Denver students with mentors, …

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8 tips to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder

WEBSeasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, has an impact on mental health and mood, more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how you can use phototherapy like …

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UndocuHub centralizes critical resources for Colorado’s …

WEBColorado’s immigrant and undocumented populations can now access health care, legal, employment and other information through a single bilingual phone and …

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7 tips for a healthy morning routine

WEBExercise lightly. Light to moderate routine exercise and stretching can help start your body’s systems and will have energizing effects similar to caffeine, Nuñez …

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‘Telehealth’ booms amid COVID-19 pandemic

WEBMay 20, 2020. With the rapid onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mental Health Center of Denver faced the daunting challenge of moving 100% of its patient visits online in three …

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Navigating the future of patient care

WEBMeanwhile, employment in the “Health Care and Social Assistance” sector is projected to grow by 34 percent by 2027, according to the Colorado Department of Labor and …

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Denver program that diverts 911 calls to medical professionals …

WEBInspired by a successful Denver-based alternative emergency-response program U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet this week unveiled legislation that would send …

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Colorado moves to eliminate food insecurity on campus

WEBA 2019 survey of students at Metropolitan State University of Denver found that more than 40% had experienced food insecurity within the previous 30 days. Covid-19 has only …

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MSU Denver celebrates breaking ground on new Health Institute

WEBMSU Denver received $10 million in state funding for the sim labs during the 2021-22 legislative session, with the support of Colorado lawmakers such as Rep. Tammy Story, …

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Hospitality industry stalwarts serve Colorado’s health care needs …

WEBA Colorado couple known for decades of success in the hospitality industry is also making a mark on the future of health care in the state. Gina and Frank Day …

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Infrastructure bill takes aim at Colorado’s shortage of health care

WEBColorado is among the worst-situated states in the fields of mental health and nursing, according to a 2021 analysis from human-resources consulting firm Mercer. …

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The story behind the viral photos of Colorado health care workers

WEBWhen anti-COVID-19 lockdown protesters descended on Denver, photojournalist and MSU Denver alumna Alyson McClaran captured iconic images of the …

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How overcoming cancer led Valeria Pernas to pursue a career in …

WEBPernas continued her advocacy work in 2023, participating in a documentary by a group called Speak Our Minds, which is dedicated to alleviating youth mental …

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STAR alternative

WEBSTAR (Support Team Assisted Response) is an alternative emergency response service designed to divert 911 calls away from police and toward mental …

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COVID-19 pandemic reveals critical work of medical-laboratory

WEBWhile the country anxiously follows progress in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine, doctors are relying on 19 th-century convalescent-plasma therapy to …

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Addiction recovery a year into Covid-19 pandemic

WEBA year into the Covid-19 pandemic, addiction recovery programs are still adjusting. Mental-health experts and those battling substance-use disorders discuss the challenges and …

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