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Open Enrollment Season: Review Before You Renew

Why is open enrollment important? It’s important to check that your health insurance plan still covers everything you need, as insurance companies often change their plans from year to year, and your healthcare needs could have changed too. While the best plan for you and your family might be the same as last year, there could be options with...

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Advancing Health Equity: Advocating for Culturally Informed Care for Coloradans with Chronic Conditions

In order to achieve health equity in Colorado, we must advocate for adequate and culturally informed care, particularly for individuals living with chronic diseases. There is an importance in advocating for comprehensive healthcare services that consider the unique needs and experiences of diverse communities in Colorado. Health disparities are...

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Highlights from the 2023 Colorado State Legislative Session

The Colorado 2023 Legislative Session proved to be a pivotal time for the state, with legislators tackling pressing issues, driving policy changes, and shaping the future of Colorado. From climate action and education reform to social justice and economic development, the session witnessed spirited debates and decisive actions that aimed to...

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Colorado Medical Exemption Program

Energy assistance programs can be a crucial lifeline for people with medical conditions who need to maintain a consistent temperature in their homes or run medical equipment that requires electricity. In many cases, medical conditions can increase energy bills, making it difficult for low-income households to keep up with the costs. The Colorado...

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Living With Chronic Diseases in Colorado

Living with a chronic disease can be challenging, especially in Colorado. The state is known for its outdoor lifestyle, which can make it difficult to manage a chronic illness. However, coping strategies and resources are available to help individuals with chronic diseases live in Colorado. Coping Strategies: Find a Support System: Living with...

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Senator Bennet’s New Legislation Will Help Find and Diagnose Cancers Earlier and Save Lives

After the 50-year-long fight against cancer, new technologies are beginning to open a new front in detecting cancer earlier, when they can be better treated. Sens. Bennet (D-CO) Crapo (R-ID), Cardin (D-MD), and Scott (R-SC) recently reintroduced S. 1873, the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act, in the Senate, which would...

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COVID-19 Vaccine Coming to a Vaccine Site Near You

COVID-19 Vaccine Coming to a Vaccine Site Near You December 2020, when the first COVID-19 vaccine received emergency approval and was slowly rolled out to the public, seems like a lifetime ago. We all felt relief as our older loved ones, and other high-risk members of the population got their first shot. 

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