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Monday, April 15, 2013  Colorado is closer to expanding Medicaid for needy adults as part of the federal health care overhaul.

Friday, April 12, 2013  The Colorado Senate plans to debate some big health care changes Friday, including a proposal to become one of the first states in the nation with universal health care.

Friday, February 08, 2013  A national health charity is offering to pay Colorado grocers to provide more healthy food.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  The parents of a 5-month-old Colorado baby recovering from botulism are warning others about the fairly rare and potentially fatal disease.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The Colorado Health Department says there were 87 work-related deaths in 2011, two more than were reported the year before.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Two months after joining the University of Colorado Health, Memorial Hospital has hired more than 90 new medical professionals. They include 14 cardiologists, a breast surgeon, two neurosurgeons and dozens of support staff.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Memorial Hospital is now official under the control of the University of Colorado Health.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Voters decided the future of Memorial Hospital for the next few decades on Tuesday.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  In just three weeks voters will decide the future of Memorial Hospital. The city's municipal election is slated for August 28, 2012.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is launching a program to help gay, bisexual and transgender Coloradans get better health care.

Friday, June 08, 2012  A year after starting their Culture Change Campaign, LiveWell Colorado spokesperson Mina Liebert said there is improvement in the state's obesity epidemic.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Civil unions are close to becoming law in Colorado amid last-minute drama in the Republican-controlled House.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  The Estee Lauder Companies give you some tips for helping your skin in the dry Colorado air.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Colorado Springs residents will have the chance Wednesday to hear presentations and ask questions of Memorial Health Systems bidders.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  The Colorado health department has released its second health facility infections report for 2011.