Coloradans Over 60 Will Outnumber Those Under 18 in 2 Years, Bill Aims To Increase Number Of...

CBS Denver (Health) 5/17 12:43P Health – CBS Denver

DENVER (CBS4) Colorado has the second fastest-growing older population in the country and the number of geriatric doctors has not kept up. In two years, Coloradans 60 and over will outnumber those 18...

Butterfly Pavilion Visitors Can Once Again Hold ‘Rosie’ The Tarantula As COVID Restrictions Loosen

CBS Denver (Health) 5/17 12:10P Health – CBS Denver

WESTMINSTER, Colo. (CBS4) Now that COVID restrictions are loosening, visitors to the Butterfly Pavilion can once again hold Rosie the tarantula. The Butterfly Pavilion announced that starting May 28,...

Colorado’s Comeback: Red Rocks Shares Date Of Full Capacity Concerts

CBS Denver (Health) 5/17 11:53A Health – CBS Denver

MORRISON, Colo. (CBS4)   Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison has its sights set on June 21 when they ll be able to host full-capacity concerts. On Monday, the venue s capacity limit more than doubled,...

Colorado Doctor: Vaccination Status Is ‘Everybody’s Business’ With New Mask Guidance

CBS Denver (Health) 5/17 10:46A Health – CBS Denver

(CBS4) The Centers for Disease Control now says people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks but implemented no system to verify vaccinations. CBS4 Medical Editor Dr. Dave Hnida said he worries the honor system may not...

Crow and Balderson: Let’s launch a $368 million grant program to empower innovators

The Denver Post (Healthcare) 5/17 8:24A Jason Crow, Troy Balderson

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of thousands of small businesses have been forced to permanently close their doors. These businesses, beloved by their communities, are also the lifeblood of our economy. Study after study has...

COVID In Colorado: Independent Pharmacy Hosts Mass Vaccination Clinic For Newly Eligible Teens

CBS Denver (Health) 5/17 4:22A Health – CBS Denver

DENVER (CBS4) While the push to get the shot to children 12 and older continues at big mass vaccination sites across the state of Colorado, some smaller local pharmacies are hoping those still hesitant will sign up with a pharmacist they know and...

Drinks For Shots: A-Basin Offers COVID Vaccines For Hundreds Of Visitors

CBS Denver (Health) 5/16 1:00P Health – CBS Denver

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) Late spring skiing at A-Basin is a vibe. It s not unusual to see tank tops and ski boots, but Sunday having those “guns” out served a dual purpose. A-Basin along with...

Red Rocks Offers More COVID Vaccines, Incentives To Concertgoers

CBS Denver (Health) 5/16 6:31A Health – CBS Denver

MORRISON, Colo. (CBS4) – Red Rocks Amphitheatre expects to more than double its capacity in the next week, increasing it from 2,800 to 6,300, a spokesperson tells CBS4. After that, the hope is for the...

Colorado Kids & Teens Excited To Get Vaccinated At Rocky Mountain Hospital For Children

CBS Denver (Health) 5/15 11:31A Health – CBS Denver

DENVER (CBS4) Waiting for the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine probably isn t how Mollie wanted to spend Saturday. Not because Mollie doesn t believe in vaccines or because she’s afraid of possible...

COVID In Colorado: Unvaccinated Kids Should Continue Health Practices, Health Experts Say

CBS Denver (Health) 5/15 6:24A Health – CBS Denver

DENVER (CBS4) – Pfizer’s latest emergency authorization allows children 12 and older to receive its COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says fully vaccinated people can...

COVID In Colorado: Governor’s Office Lifts Face Mask Mandate For Those Who Are Vaccinated

CBS Denver (Health) 5/15 1:15A Health – CBS Denver

DENVER (CBS4) Gov. Jared Polis office confirmed to CBS4 that the face mask mandate does not apply to those who are vaccinated in Colorado. This comes after revised COVID-19 guidelines from Centers for...

Denver Bar Requires Proof Of COVID Vaccination To Drink Inside Without Face Mask

CBS Denver (Health) 5/14 6:10P Health – CBS Denver

DENVER (CBS4) It’s been more than one month since Bar Max off Colfax Avenue in Denver has required proof of COVID-19 vaccination for patrons to go inside. Now, in accordance with state and CDC...

Downtown Denver Prepares For Busy Summer As COVID Restrictions Like Face Masks And Social Distancing...

CBS Denver (Health) 5/14 6:09P Health – CBS Denver

DENVER (CBS4) Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said the city would join the state move to peel back the mask order for the fully vaccinated on Sunday. He joined leaders outside the Denver Performing Arts...

COVID In Denver: Independent Pharmacist Hopes To Vaccinate Hundreds In Just A Few Hours

CBS Denver (Health) 5/14 6:05P Health – CBS Denver

DENVER (CBS4) A Denver pharmacist is hoping to match what is being done at major sites around the states, with hundreds of vaccinations in just a few hours. But in order to meet her goal Dr. Kristin...

‘It’s Wonderful Getting Our Lives Back!’: Gov. Jared Polis Hosts First Post-Pandemic Mask-Free Event...

CBS Denver (Health) 5/14 4:56P Health – CBS Denver

DENVER (CBS4) You can show your face in public again if you are vaccinated. As CBS4 was first to report Thursday , Gov. Jared Polis lifted Colorado s mask mandate and wasted no time hosting a...