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A Clinic for Whatever Ails Your Foot or Ankle

A Clinic for Whatever Ails Your Foot or Ankle

Mar 26, 2019

Teacher Jamie Snyder had to stay off her foot for several weeks due to a fall down the stairs at her school; a series of follow-up visits at the UCHealth Foot and Ankle Center in Stapleton returned her to full mobility. The state-of-the-art 6,100-square-foot clinic specializes in orthopedics, podiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation. It offers comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a host of injuries and conditions. Moon says it is the only facility of its kind in the state, and one of only a handful in the nation.

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…NE News Updates

…NE News Updates

Jan 30, 2019

This month in NE Updates: Measles Outbreak in Stapleton; Trampoline & Adventure Park Coming to Stapleton; and I-70 Construction Update.

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Measles Exposure in Stapleton — Health Department Warning

Jan 16, 2019

Denver Public Health says to be alert for these measles symptoms 7 to 14 days after exposure (but up to 21 days):
• Fever, runny nose, red eyes that are sensitive to light and coughing.
• Two to four days after the first symptoms, a red rash appears on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.
A person with measles is contagious for four days before and four days after the rash appears. Call the doctor’s office to tell them about your symptoms before going there to avoid exposing others.

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UCHealth Trauma Docs Rebuild Bodies & Lives

UCHealth Trauma Docs Rebuild Bodies & Lives

Dec 27, 2018

Alina Miller jumped from a four-story building to escape a fire. Luckily she lived near the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) Emergency Department, where experienced trauma doctors treated her injuries.

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Preventing Suicide: Don’t Be Afraid to Ask the Difficult Questions

Preventing Suicide: Don’t Be Afraid to Ask the Difficult Questions

Dec 27, 2018

As he begins a suicide prevention training on a chilly Saturday morning, James Gallanos emphasizes “If you don’t remember anything else, remember that if you feel something in your gut, or something doesn’t feel right, and you feel someone may be thinking about suicide, it’s ok to ask.

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Training Helps Keep You Agile as You Age

Training Helps Keep You Agile as You Age

Dec 27, 2018

Simply bending down to pick up a box off the porch, carrying a child, or sitting at a desk calls into action what our bodies are meant to do. Yet we often do those moves incorrectly.

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