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CU College of Nursing launches program to put nurse midwives in rural communities across Colorado

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Publish DateNovember 17, 2023

The College of Nursing at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is launching a new effort to put more maternity specialists in rural parts of Colorado. Thanks to a federal grant, over the next three years, the college will train 14 certified nurse midwives to work in underserved communities.

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CU College of Nursing provides naloxone training for Sheridan School District No. 2 staff

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Publish DateNovember 10, 2023

The Sheridan School District No. 2 is working with the University of Colorado College of Nursing to train teachers and staff members on how to use naloxone, a drug designed to rapidly reverse the opioid overdoses. “In the last year, since COVID, we've had a few students in the district who have lost their lives or lost family members related to overdoses," said Alexis Barrere, CU College of Nursing senior instructor and pediatric nurse practitioner.

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United Airlines travelers fleeing Maui wildfires safely arrive in Denver

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Publish DateAugust 15, 2023

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus shared insights from Dr. Ian Stanley, an assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine and psychological health lead for the CU Anschutz Center for Combat Medicine and Battlefield (COMBAT) Research about how seeing events like the Maui wildfires online and on TV can be triggering for those who have been in similar situations.

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West Nile virus in Denver: Officials urge caution as health department investigates 6 suspected cases

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Publish DateAugust 15, 2023

People older than 60 years old or those with certain medical conditions such as being immunocompromised, diabetic, fighting cancer or those with kidney disease are most at risk of developing neuroinvasive disease, according to Dr. Daniel Pastula, an infectious disease specialist at UCHealth and chief of neuro-infectious diseases and global neurology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Colorado School of Public Health.

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First West Nile virus death in Colorado for the 2023 season reported in Weld County

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Publish DateAugust 15, 2023

People older than 60 years old or those with certain medical conditions such as being immunocompromised, diabetic, fighting cancer or those with kidney disease are most at risk of developing neuroinvasive disease, according to Dr. Daniel Pastula, an infectious disease specialist at UCHealth and chief of neuro-infectious diseases and global neurology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Colorado School of Public Health.

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AEG concert venues use 'Keep the Party Safe' campaign to help prevent overdose deaths

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Publish DateJune 09, 2023

The director for the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse at the Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Jose Esquibel, is also a part of this effort. His main goal is also to teach more people what Naloxone is and how it works.

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Reflections on nutrition and weight loss: Finding the weight loss method that works for you

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Publish DateFebruary 10, 2023

To provide food for thought on meeting your fitness resolutions for 2023 and beyond, we asked some faculty and staff from the University of Colorado College of Nursing to share insights on what has worked for them, and what might work for you.

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American Academy of Pediatrics offers new guidance for treating childhood obesity

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Publish DateJanuary 12, 2023

Haemer, who also serves as an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics/Section of Nutrition at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, noted that price can be a barrier. The generic version of phentermine and topiramate can cost around $30 a month and GLP-1 agonists are upwards of $1,500 per month, he said. However, he noted that drug companies offer programs that will provide the medications at a discounted rate.

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