All Blog Posts Tagged 'Health' (12)

5 Tips for Safely Returning to the Gym This Fall

Your local fitness center is open and misses you. Just like many businesses forced to pivot this year, the fitness industry has been hit hard by the pandemic and mandatory closures. And while some people jumped at the chance to get back into their fitness routine when gyms were cleared to reopen, many are still hesitant about huffing and puffing indoors. But now is not the time to let your physical activity slip. It’s critical to your health to stay active as we head into flu season during…

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Added by Jessica Smith on October 13, 2020 at 10:57am — No Comments

Runners Make a Drug Free Pledge at the Frank Shorter 5K RACE4 Kids’ Health

Thousands of runners of all ages participated in the Frank Shorter 5K RACE4Kids’ Health Sunday, and the Foundation for a Drug-Free World was there to cheer them on.

The Foundation has participated in the annual race for the past three years to help parents and kids understand what drugs do so they can make better decisions about them.

This year, the Foundation offered kids of all ages to take the Youth Drug Free World Pledge. Dozens of kids pledged to live a drug-free life and…

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Added by Patricia A. Ross on April 9, 2018 at 3:09pm — No Comments

100th baby born at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital

Longmont couple’s first baby makes history at city’s new hospital

A little more than two months after opening, more than 100 babies have been born at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital.

Taylor…

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Added by Kelly Tracer on November 17, 2017 at 3:30pm — No Comments

BOULDER COMMUNITY HEALTH RECEIVES NATIONAL OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS’ COMMISSION ON CANCER

Boulder Community Health (BCH) has received a 2014 Outstanding Achievement Award from the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The award, which honors facilities that exceed nationally recognized standards for the delivery of quality cancer care, was given to a select group of 75 accredited cancer programs throughout the United States, approximately 15 percent of programs surveyed by the CoC in 2014.   

 

“These 75 cancer programs…

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Added by Amy Moynihan on April 27, 2015 at 4:07pm — No Comments

50% off Fitness - Join our Tough Mudder Team

Define Defense is again participating in the Tough Mudder in Beaver Creek, Colorado on June 16th, 2013! Tough Mudder CO is a 12 mile obstacle course to complete with a team (not a competition!). It’s a blast and gives you a great goal to work towards while having fun with your team mates. And let’s not forget, it gives you bragging rights for a long time!



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We will be training all our participants and have a great…

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Added by Sander V. on December 13, 2012 at 1:02pm — No Comments

How to Get Kids to Try New Foods





“But I don’t like it!” “Yuck!” “Ewww!” Sound familiar? How many times have you heard these words come out of your child’s mouth? Often we hear our children say these words before they have had even one bite of a new food.



Developing a taste for a new food is a learning process. When it comes to fruits and vegetables it is especially important to eat a variety because fruits and vegetables are the primary source of vitamins that… Continue

Added by Crystal Thomas on June 30, 2010 at 10:58pm — No Comments

Landmark Healthcare Act Approved in Colorado

The Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) was pleased to learn that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has given approval to Colorado Medicaid’s proposal to collect a

hospital provider fee. CHA and Gov. Ritter’s office developed the

Colorado hospital…

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Added by Ron Zwerin on April 2, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

2009 Colorado Health Report Card Documents State is Failing Children’s Health

The 2009 Colorado Health Report Card, released today by the Colorado Health Foundation, documents that Colorado continues to fall behind in important areas affecting children’s health. Key indicators track the health status of Coloradans in five different life stages,

and…

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Added by Ron Zwerin on February 11, 2010 at 8:47pm — No Comments

Aerobics Flash Mobs Energize Colorado

Photo Courtesy of: Erik S. Keith PhotographyHundreds of Coloradoans Launch LiveWell Colorado’s Statewide Campaign with Coordinated Three-City Exercise RoutineSeemingly spontaneous aerobics astounded lunch-goers across the state today when flash mobs broke out at 12:10 p.m. on the streets of Denver, Greeley and Grand Junction. More than 100 flash mobbers exercised their enthusiasm for healthy eating and… Continue

Added by Ron Zwerin on October 1, 2009 at 2:57pm — No Comments

Eating Recovery Center Honored as “Champions in Health Care” Award Recipient

Eating Recovery Center ( www.eatingrecoverycenter.com), the only behavioral hospital in Colorado focused on comprehensive and sustainable treatment of eating disorders, was honored as a “Champion in Health Care” by the Denver Business Journal at the newspaper’s annual awards ceremony last night. “Champions in Health Care” annually awards eight organizations and individuals who have… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on September 28, 2009 at 10:17am — No Comments

LiveWell Colorado Launches Aggressive Plan to Reduce Obesity in Colorado

Photo courtesy of Erik Keith Photography With Initial Funding Established and New Board of Directors and CEO in Place, LiveWell Colorado Evolves into Statewide Leader in Obesity Prevention LiveWell Colorado (http://www.livewellcolorado.org), a non-profit organization committed to reducing obesity in Colorado by inspiring healthy eating and active living, today announced the launch of an aggressive five-year strategy to improve the health of… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on May 7, 2009 at 1:55pm — No Comments

LiveWell Colorado Names Maren Stewart as CEO

LiveWell Colorado, a non-profit committed to reducing obesity by providing every Coloradoan with access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity, today announced that it has named Maren Stewart, JD, APR as its first president and chief executive officer. Ms. Stewart is responsible for leading the strategic direction and operational efforts of LiveWell Colorado and will report to the organization’s Board of Directors.



LiveWell Colorado, which has been funding local… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on April 20, 2009 at 3:38pm — No Comments

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