Health & Wellness

…NE News Updates

…NE News Updates

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

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

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

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

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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Healthy Foods for Pets

Healthy Foods for Pets

Bob Corman’s first job was as a bagger at an Albertson’s grocery store; today, customers may find him bagging healthy pet foods—but now he’s the owner of his own store in Park Hill.

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