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Medical students care for homeless patients in Hawaii
September 9, 2012 2:59 PM
HONOLULU (AP) - The University of Hawaii medical students have treated homeless shelter patients more than 7,600 times in the six years since the university started its homeless outreach program. The John A. Burns School of Medicine said Friday nearly 450 medical students have volunteered for the program since 2006.... more » -
Council approves University of Colorado Hospital bid to manage Memorial
January 10, 2012 5:27 PM
The Colorado Springs City Council has voted unanimously to approve the bid submitted by University of Colorado Hospitals to manage health care at Memorial Hospital. With approval, City Council will negotiate a lease, and then the issue will be put to the voters. Council woman Jan Martin had said... more » -
Study: 69M must travel longer to a trauma center
October 5, 2011 7:49 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - A new study finds that about a quarter of Americans now have to travel farther to reach the nearest hospital trauma center. That's important because just one hour can spell the difference between life and death for victims of severe injury. And ordinary emergency rooms may... more » -
Government appeals judge's health care ruling
April 3, 2011 1:38 PM
ATLANTA (AP) - The Obama administration has appealed a judge's ruling that found the federal overhaul of the health care system unconstitutional. The Justice Department filed a 62-page motion Friday to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta that said there's clear and well-established precedent that Congress acted... more » -
Rep. Tipton to vote for Obamacare repeal
January 19, 2011 9:30 AM
Newly elected Rep. Scott Tipton, who represents the 3rd congressional district which encompasses Pueblo, gave his first speech in the House yesterday. He spoke in favor of repealing so-called Obamacare, the Health Care Law passed by congress last year. Rep. Tipton said, "Mr. Speaker, the question before us is:... more » -
Job of the Day: Physical Therapist
June 22, 2010 1:54 PM
Complete Home Healthcare is looking for a Physical Therapist. The agency serves clients along the Front Range, including in Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Canon City. The applicant must have a current Colorado PT license, current CPR training, one year of experience and must be able to travel to the homes... more » -
Transit cuts called discriminatory at MLK event
January 18, 2010 7:49 PM
Events we're held in Colorado Springs in celebration of the Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Monday. At Colorado Technical University, James Tucker publisher of the African American Voice hosted a panel of guest speakers to discuss issues facing black families in Colorado Springs. The topics included healthcare, criminal... more » -
Health care bill passes Senate
December 24, 2009 2:11 PM
The Senate has passed it's version of the long awaited health care reform bill. Senators arrived at the Capitol while it was still dark out for the historic vote. The plan will provide health care coverage for over 30-million Americans. Republicans tried to block passage of this version... more » -
Final Senate health care vote likely Thursday
December 23, 2009 7:57 AM
As health care reform cleared more votes, passage is no longer seen as an if. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said, "Health care reform now is a matter of when, and I think the President is enormously encouraged by that." Republicans are discouraged, aiming their fire at deals Democrats... more » -
Tempers flare at health care town hall meeting
October 19, 2009 1:26 PM
The national health care debate played out in Colorado Springs on Monday. Hundreds gathered at the Stargazer Event Center in Colorado Springs for a town hall meeting with Congressman Doug Lamborn (R). A small but loud minority interrupted Lamborn several times, yelling "Tell the truth" and "You lie." Lamborn... more »
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