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Healthcare has evolved significantly in recent years to include various options for treatment. While patients were once limited to visiting a family doctor during normal business hours, this is no longer the case. Due to the advent of urgent care centers, there is a more comprehensive, convenient option, that is able to accommodate a wide range of non-emergency medical needs. If you've never visited an urgent care facility before, you may be confused about all…

October 9, 2024—Today, in Boulder, Colorado, the Leave No Trace organization concluded a three-day Global Summit event that drew more than 300 attendees for presentations, networking, and discussions about protecting natural resources through responsible outdoor recreation. The summit marks 30 years since the international organization,…

All throughout the year, illnesses abound. Particularly during the school year, when children are in close proximity to one another, sickness can seem nearly continuous. One common illness that affects both children and adults is strep throat. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the throat and tonsils. It is caused by the Streptococcus bacteria, specifically the group A Streptococcus (GAS) bacteria. Strep throat is highly contagious…

Your Family Doctors Want To Know All They Can To Help You

If you haven’t already found an excellent family medical practice to help take care of your family’s health care needs, the time is now.

It’s almost universally known that families face new and growing health threats, and one of the best protective measures you can take is to…

Is It Better to Visit Urgent Care or Utilize Telehealth?

Over the last several decades, there has been a literal explosion of healthcare options. With the advent of greater technology, telemedicine options have rapidly grown in popularity and accessibility. Similarly, while medical visits were once limited to family medicine practices, specialists, and emergency care, most people now have access to one or more urgent care centers conveniently…

As healthcare has evolved to include urgent care centers, turning to this method of treatment when you're unable to visit a family doctor promptly and do not meet the criteria for a trip to the ER has become commonplace. Even though urgent care facilities are not meant to replace emergency rooms or family practices, they play an important role in ensuring that minor injuries and common ailments receive prompt attention, so you can get on the road to recovery…

Over the last decade, healthcare has evolved significantly with the advent of urgent care clinics. While patients were once limited to a family physician or the local emergency room, they now have nearly endless choices when it comes to where they can receive routine medical care. As such, if you have come to love the convenience of visiting a urgent care center, you may be wondering if it is necessary to continue to maintain a primary care…

Over the last decade, healthcare has evolved significantly with the advent of urgent care clinics. While patients were once limited to a family physician or the local emergency room, they now have nearly endless choices when it comes to where they can receive routine medical care. As such, if you have come to love the convenience of visiting a urgent care center, you may be wondering if it is necessary to continue to maintain a primary care…

When it comes to making decisions about your medical care, your health is at stake. As such, it is important to carefully weigh out your options. In modern times, we have nearly endless specialists, primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, family practices, emergency rooms, and urgent care facilities. With so many different choices, it can be difficult to determine where to turn when you need care. While every type of care provider…

Colorado Proud, along with the Colorado Department of Agriculture and Colorado Department of Education, is inviting every Colorado school to participate in the annual Colorado Proud School Meal Day on Oct. 1, 2024. Interested schools can sign up by registering online before Sept. 20, 2024.

Held annually during…

Urgent care centers have seemingly popped up overnight. What started out as a few clinics has developed into a nationwide phenomenon with many family practices and even specialists adding on urgent care associated with their main facility. Particularly for those growing up prior to this comprehensive healthcare movement, concerns abound over the quality of care one is likely to receive at such a facility.

One…

Full-time, tuition-free online public schools welcome students in grades K-12 from across the state back to the virtual classroom

Englewood, Colo. (August 12, 2024) – It's the time of year when students are returning to school for the 2024-2025 school year. That includes students who don't step foot in a physical classroom, but log into school on their computers with Colorado Connections Academy, a tuition-free…

The Gilpin County Food Pantry and Colorado Community Health Alliance (CCHA) unveiled a dedicated vehicle to bolster food distribution efforts for the Gilpin County Food Pantry and provide vital assistance and nutritious food to Gilpin County households. Food insecurity is a challenge in many rural areas, such as Gilpin County. Through funding the large-capacity vehicle, CCHA will enable the Gilpin County Food Pantry to establish pop-up food options, ensuring community members have…

Calling all pickleball players! Registration is now open for our Spring Fundraiser event – Pickleball Palooza.

Join us on Saturday, May 4, 2-5 pm for open play and challenger courts. We will also have:…

For 15 years Boulder nonprofit Project AnimalAid has been “healing the planet one animal at a time”.  In that time we have rescued over 100 TONS of medical equipment and supplies from the landfills and repurposed it by sending it to animal welfare organizations around the world. 

We currently partner with over 125 organizations in over 40…

Denver, CO -April 19, 2024 - Rocket House Pictures, a prominent video production company based in Denver, proudly

announces the release of their latest project in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County. This impactful

fund raising…

Boulder Community Media (BCM) presents “The Arapaho Covered Wagon Redux” (Arapaho Redux), a documentary by Alan O’Hashi, which retells “The Covered Wagon,” an epic 1923 silent film.

The screening in the Boedecker Theater at the Dairy Center is free, but attendees must …

Welcome to Twin City Security-Denver, your trusted partner for customized, round-the-clock fire watch services in both commercial and residential locations. Our expertly-trained fire watch guards ensure your property and personnel are protected, keeping you in full compliance with the law.

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As elementary school classrooms evolve, diversity becomes a central theme, shaping the educational experience for students of all backgrounds.

Implementing diversity in the classroom is very delicate. However, it can be done successfully when simply valuing imminent historical context. 

Columbine Elementary, located in Boulder, Colorado, honors the state's rich history,…