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Fishing the Good Fight expands mental healthcare access for men across Colorado
As men's mental health becomes a topic of national conversation, Fishing the Good Fight is working to expand access for men in Colorado.
Abortion myths loom large in a post-Roe Colorado
Misinformation and disinformation are spreading fast throughout Colorado as advocates reckon with the fallout of a post-Roe nation.
Undetected: The misconceptions surrounding men with eating disorders
Eating disorders are the deadliest mental illness. But due to media and medical misconceptions, large swaths of sufferers go undiagnosed.
After a century, Colorado’s Black doulas and midwives carry on the legacy of Dr. Justine Ford
Black midwives and doulas in Colorado continue the legacy of Dr. Justine Ford, the state's first Black community midwife in the early 1900s.
How Annie Lee plans to tackle healthcare disparities as CEO of Colorado Access
In January, Annie Lee became the first woman and first woman of color to lead Colorado Access, the state's largest Medicaid contractor.
The Brazen Project smashes abortion stigma with conversations on college campuses
Youth-led The Brazen Project seeks to quash stigma and establish pro-abortion student groups on college campuses across the state.
As American medical debt balloons, PriceMedic comes to the rescue for Colorado patients
As medical care prices surge, two college students from Colorado have created PriceMedic, a database that allows patients to compare costs.
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains and Colorado Access provide patients comprehensive healthcare
Last fall, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains and Colorado Access rolled out a program to provide patients with mental health checks.
Reproductive Health Equity Act: COLOR, Cobalt on the future of abortion access in Colorado
Three Colorado Democrats announced they'll offer the Reproductive Health Equity Act this legislative session, with support from COLOR and Cobalt.
‘I want to do everything before I can’t’: Negotiating with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Elise Lopez, a jewelry maker from Denver, describes what it's like to live with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, a disease the writer also has.
What could abortion clinics look like in a post-Roe world?
Lorenne Gavish from Keep Abortion Safe says the anti-abortion law passed in Texas this summer has put a huge strain on Colorado's resources.
Hannah Liska brings a holistic approach to sex, love and relationship coaching
Sexuality coach Hannah Liska left her job in clinical research to work with clients on healing the shame they feel around love and sex.
Vulva anxiety and the rise of labiaplasty
With the rates of labiaplasties skyrocketing in recent years especially among teens, many experts are calling for more awareness of genital diversity.
Colorado passes sweeping birth equity reform protecting the rights of pregnant people
The Birth Equity Package passed by Gov. Polis in July included a bill that aims to protect the rights of pregnant people, especially in jails and prisons.
Residentes indocumentadas en Colorado ganan una victoria sobre derechos reproductivos y Medicaid
El 6 de enero, se promulgó Senate Bill 21-9. La legislación proporcionará a las personas indocumentadas asistencia reproductiva, incluyendo anticonceptivos.
Undocumented Coloradans score a victory for reproductive rights with Medicaid policy
On Jan. 6, Senate Bill 21-9 was into law. The legislation will provide undocumented people with reproductive care, including birth control.
The catastrophic barriers to treatment for endometriosis
A general lack of understanding and widespread misinformation often prevents those with endometriosis from receiving desperately needed care.
With Roe v. Wade hanging in the balance, Colorado is a beacon in the West
In October, the Supreme Court will be hearing a case that could overturn Roe v. Wade. How could the change impact Colorado?
Has Colorado cracked the code on birth control access?
Over a decade ago, Colorado expanded access to free contraceptives for those under 25. Today, the teen birth rate is down and graduation rates are up.
The harmful myth of vaginal cleansing
Douches, feminine washes and wipes are medically unnecessary. In addition to possible infections, these products cause psychological harm, especially to young women.
The connection between sexual assault and pelvic health
There's strong evidence of a connection between sexual assault and pelvic floor disorders. Those issues often go undiagnosed for several reasons.
Colorado’s birth equity package aims to improve maternal mortality rates
Birth justice organizers, midwives and mothers are fighting for more effective and racially equitable maternal health care in Colorado.
Pregnant during a pandemic: How will COVID-19 impact future generations?
There are still many unknowns about how COVID-19 will impact us long-term. Evidence suggests future generations may live with the trauma.
Menstruation equity advocates bring free period products to Denver area girls
Menstruation equity advocate groups like Period Kits provide period supplies directly to Denver area girls and aim to end stigma.
Colorado doctors, feeling alone and anxious, look to strangers for support in the fight against COVID-19
Colorado doctors on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 are receiving help and support from strangers through Project Lift.
Volunteers offer a brighter future as Colorado experiences dual crises
Colorado ranks among the lowest states for mental health, which has been further exacerbated by the pandemic and holiday season.
COVID-19 halted fertility treatments for hundreds, one of many devastating pandemic side effects
The COVID-19 pandemic put a hold on "nonessential" medical procedures earlier this spring, including in-vitro fertilization.
Self-isolation brings new recovery measures
Being forced into an unexpected situation like this could cause someone in recovery to revert back to their old ways to find familiarity and comfort.
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