UCHealth and AdventHealth have filed concept plans for hospitals at the I‑25/Baseline interchange in Broomfield; city concept reviews are scheduled for Feb. 17. The filings raise zoning, traffic and tax questions.

Denver Public Schools and local doctors are warning after the Benadryl social‑media challenge appeared to resurface; East High sent parents a notice and the district pointed families to prevention resources. Medical experts warn overdoses can cause seizures, arrhythmias, coma or death.

UCHealth clinicians say about 45% of their liver transplants are now linked to alcohol-related liver disease, with younger adults and women hardest hit. Patient groups are calling for more recovery and monitoring resources.

Acting Gov. Dianne Primavera issued a verbal disaster declaration after a presumptive HPAI detection at a Weld County egg farm, unlocking state emergency resources.

Governor Jared Polis criticizes the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO, highlighting the risk to public health and pledging that Colorado will continue its commitment to global health collaboration.

Colorado launches the eHealth Solutions Challenge, led by Lt. Governor Primavera and the OeHI, offering up to $150,000 for technological solutions to improve health data interoperability and analysis.

Denver testing found Polkadot chocolate bars with psilocybin and other hallucinogens. City officials urge shoppers to avoid the products and report them.

Children’s Hospital Colorado and Denver Health paused prescriptions for trans youth under 18 after HHS scrutiny, leaving families searching for care and legal action building.

Preliminary Denver medical examiner figures show 515 overdose deaths in 2025 and a 24% rise in fentanyl-involved fatalities; city officials are expanding naloxone and outreach.

Boulder County residents worry about potential health insurance premium hikes if tax credits expire in 2026, potentially forcing some to drop coverage.

Denver Public Health emphasizes the importance of hepatitis B vaccination at birth, despite changing federal recommendations, highlighting the vaccine's safety and effectiveness.

Colorado promotes Get Covered Colorado Day, urging residents to enroll in health insurance for 2026 while addressing premium hikes and potential loss of federal tax credits.

Experts advise on managing holiday stress, citing financial worries, packed schedules, and family dynamics as common stressors. They suggest establishing routines, practicing sleep hygiene, and seeking social support.