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August 25, 2010
KUSA 9
Local egg farmers hope consumers put recall in perspective
The current egg recall has been expanded to include over 380 million eggs nationwide. Jerry Wilkins, the president of the Colorado Egg Producers Association, points out that the recall is only for eggs from a single Iowa farm, and all other eggs, including those produced locally, are safe.
| Read storyAugust 15, 2010
KYGO-FM
TUCC Foundation and the 6th Annual Classic Aircraft and Car Show
The Urology Center of Colorado Foundation President, Richard Heppe, M.D., speaks to KYGO-FM news director Simone Seikaly regarding the 6th Annual Classic Aircraft and Car Show at the Front Range Airport as well as the importance of annual prostate cancer screenings.
| Read storyJuly 22, 2010
KUSA, KDVR, KCNC
Organ Donors Honored at Donor Dash 2010
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KCNC CBS4
Jennifer Prinz, chief operating officer of Donor Alliance, Interview
Jennifer Prinz, chief operating officer of Donor Alliance, talks about the 2010 Donor Dash
| Read storyJune 25, 2010
KKTV
Total Longterm Care Helps Seniors Stay Happy and Healthy in Their Own Homes
| Watch videoJune 25, 2010
The Coloradoan
Teachers Tour Farms to Learn Tricks of Agricultural Trade
20 Colorado teachers have spent this week touring farms across Larimer and Weld counties, learning about the science, technology and history behind the state's agriculture business. The course is sponsored by the Colorado Foundation for Agriculture and is geared toward K-12 teachers who have little or no background with agriculture. Bette Blinde is executive director of the foundation as well as executive director of the Colorado Egg Producers Association.
| Read storyJune 20, 2010
Colorado Springs Gazette
Two Springs men win state fatherhood awards
In celebration of Father's Day 2010, the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative, Be There for Your Kids campaign awarded two Colorado Springs men with Be There for Your Kids Awards. Here, the Colorado Springs Gazette announces Kevin Crumley as the winner of the Father of the Year Award and Ken Sanders as the Outsanding Fatherhood Practitioner of the Year.
| Read storyJune 20, 2010
FOX31
Parenting program helps 15-year-old with fatherhood
The statistics are staggering. Approximately 90 percent of teen fathers leave their children. For TeRay Esquibel, that's not an option. As a participant in the Parent Pathways Young Fathers Program, funded by the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative, TeRay was paired with a mentor who helped him prepare for the life changes he would experience as a young father.
| Read storyJune 18, 2010
Denver Post
Stepping up into the role of dad
In celebration of Father's Day 2010, the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative, Be There for Your Kids campaign has honored outstanding fathers, fatherhood programs and individuals with the Be There for Your Kids Awards. Bill Johnson of the Denver Post inteviews Father of the Year, Kevin Crumley, with this column.
| Read storyJune 16, 2010
850KOA News
Denver hosts the premiere of "The Evolution of Dad"
Wednesday, June 16th will mark one of the first premieres of "The Evolution of Dad" - a new fatherhood documentary that examines what it means to be a father in the 21st century. Hosted by the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative, Be There for Your Kids campaign, the free screening (beginning at 6:30 pm) will include a question and answer ichat with Dana Glazer, the creator of the film. 850KOA, Colorado's Morning News, discusses the film with Dana.
| Read storyJune 16, 2010
9News at 6:00 AM
Colorado program helps dads become better men
On June 16th, volunteers from the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative took more than 100 calls from concerned viewers during Fathers Line 9. In this story, Keith Lewis describes the help he received through his participation in the Urban Colors Arts & Mentoring program, a Denver-based fatherhood program funded by this Initiative.
| Read storyJune 09, 2010
Denver Post
President Obama speaks with local senior, Barbara Kulp, about health care reform concerns
83-year-old Barbara Kulp asks President Obama a question concerning options for independent living at a watch party hosted by Total Longterm Care in Lakewood.
| Read storyJune 09, 2010
Denver Post
Obama hears from seniors on health reform concerns
President Barack Obama spoke with seniors on the health care law, discussing everything from waste to fraud — particularly "scam artists" who are trying to cheat seniors out of Medicare. A watch party was hosted by Total Longterm Care in Lakewood.
| Read storyMay 25, 2010
KDVR, KMGH, KWGN
Families of Organ Donors Honored
85 families were honored for giving the ultimate gift: the gift of life.
The Donor Alliance's Donor Family Tribute honored families of loved ones who made organ and tissue donations over the last two years. In Colorado and Wyoming, there are more than 2,000 people waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant.
April 30, 2010
KKTV
Southern Colorado Organ Donation Saves Lives
Becoming an organ donor is a serious decision that everyone must make for themselves. Donor Alliance urges you to share your wishes with your family.
| Read storyApril 30, 2010
KXRM
Denver Couple Start Non-Profit to Help Organ Donors
A Denver couple who faced the need for a kidney transplant have launched a nonprofit to help the families of organ donors.
| Read storyApril 30, 2010
The Casper Star Tribune
A Son's Heart Still Beats
After 8-year-old Danny White was struck by a car in upstate New York, Daniel and Emily White received comfort and council from The Donor Alliance, Colorado's organ and tissue recovery organization. The White's final decision to donate Danny's organs saved the lives of several children in New York.
| Read storyApril 30, 2010
Delta County Independent
Lella's Family Supports Donors
Little Lella Young has had over 19 surgeries in her short life, including a liver transplant. She continues to amaze doctors and her family with how well she is doing, and today she is leading the normal life of a playful 2-year-old. When Lella's family found out about the release of the Donate Life license plate, they knew it was one more way to promote knowledge about organ donation.
| Read storyApril 02, 2010
850 KOA
Easter Bunny bring eggs to the Food Bank
The Easter Bunny paid a visit to the Food Bank of the Rockies with the Colorado Egg Producers riding shotgun. They donated 140,000 eggs, about 10,000 dozen, to the food bank. That's a dozen eggs for Easter for 10,000 families.
| Read storyApril 02, 2010
CBS4, KMGH7, KUSA9
Colorado Egg Farmers Make Huge Easter Donation
The Colorado Egg Producers donated nearly 325,000 eggs to food banks all over Colorado -- 140,000 thousand eggs were given to the Food Bank of the Rockies alone.
| Read storyApril 01, 2010
The Greeley Tribune
Farms give Weld Food Bank gifts by the dozen
Sparboe Farms of Hudson and Morning Fresh Farms of Platteville delivered 60,000 eggs — that's 5,000 dozen — to the food bank Tuesday morning as part of 325,000 eggs that were delivered to food banks throughout the state by the Colorado Egg Producers Association. It marked the third consecutive year Colorado Egg Producers and Feeding America teamed up to help the more than 600,000 people who are at risk of hunger in Colorado.
| Read storyMarch 26, 2010
The Coloradoan
Boy meets his donor's family
9-year-old, Jacob Smirl, recently made the trip from Kansas with his family to meet the family of his organ donor. A liver donation saved his life. According to Donor Alliance, Colorado's organ and tissue procurement organization, almost 2,000 people are currently on the Colorado/Wyoming waiting list.
| Read storyMarch 18, 2010
Denver Post
Farmers and legislators celebrate National Agriculture Day at the Capitol
Farmers, legislators and other members of the agriculture community celebrated National Agriculture Day at the Capitol, sharing lunch served from a flatbed Wednesday. The celebration included a donation by the Colorado Agriculture Council of cash and local food to the Food Bank of the Rockies worth $51,000. The Colorado Egg Producers Association donated 130,000 eggs.
| Read story
March 18, 2010
Colorado Farm Bureau Blog
In Celebration of National Agg Day
The Colorado Agriculture Council celebrated National Agriculture Week /Day today by spotlighting agriculture’s value to Colorado’s economy and sharing its bounty with those in need. The Colorado Egg Producers Association donated 130,000 eggs to those in need.
| Read storyMarch 18, 2010
CBS4, KUSA9, KMGH7
Colorado Ag Council celebrates National Agriculture Day
Wednesday was National Agriculture Day, and Colorado ag leaders celebrated by giving back to the community. The Colorado Egg Producers Association donated 130,000 eggs to the day's event.
| Read storyFebruary 13, 2010
9News Weekend
Colorado Dads
With Valentine's Day being celebrated tomorrow, many are rushing out to buy a last minute gift. But the holiday is also a perfect time for dads to focus on the youngest women in their lives. Fathers play an important role in their daughters academic and relationship success. In this video, Rich Batten from the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative discusses tips for dads looking to improve their relationships with their daughters. | Read storyFebruary 13, 2010
KNUS-AM
Helping Single Parents Succeed
Rich Batten, administrator of the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative, talks with Bill McLeod of the Single Dads Town show about the Colorado Dads Web site, father absence and the importance of strong father/daughter relationships.
| Read storyFebruary 02, 2010
Denver Post
Teen dads, Haitian orphans
As a follow-up to her column on the Young Fathers program at Denver Area Youth Services, Tina Griego of the Denver Post writes of the numerous challenges teen dads face as they try to be there for their kids. DAYS is one of 27 programs currently funded by the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative. | Read storyJanuary 30, 2010
Denver Post
Learning to be the fathers they didn't have
As one of 27 fatherhood programs currently funded by the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative, the Young Fathers program at Denver Area Youth Services is working with young dads (ages 15 - 24) in west Denver to put their children's needs first as they go through various struggles in life. Denver Post columnist Tina Griego, profiles this unique program. | Read storyDecember 30, 2009
9News
Gadgets: scanner keyboard and gloves with iPhone touch
Susie Wargin showcases LifeGuard on the 9News morning show to help Coloradans monitor themselves just in time for New Years Eve. | Read storyDecember 30, 2009
FOX31
Local company cashing-in on personal breathalyzer boom
Now, breathalyzers are available to anyone willing to shell out a few bucks, to several hundred dollars, to buy them. | Read storyDecember 27, 2009
The Broomfield Enterprise
Look To LEAP To Stay Warm
For many Broomfield residents, being warm and comfortable is not taken for granted. Here are some tips to help you stay warm. | Read storyDecember 21, 2009
Denver Post
Dad will be home for Christmas joy
As one of 27 fatherhood programs funded by the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative, the Road Called STRATE provides support to fathers who are incarcerated or recently released from prison. Because of his participation in the program, Mike Irby will spend this Christmas with his four children. | Read storyDecember 15, 2009
Casper Star Tribune
Life from her death
Following Shantel Miller's death in April 2008, her mother made the difficult decision to donate her organs. Today, Shantel's organs have kept eight people alive and her gift will be recognized at the annual Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1st. On December 14, Shantel's family and friends gathered at a ceremony hosted by Donor Alliance to decorate a floragraph that will be placed on the Donate Life float on January 1st. | Read storyDecember 01, 2009
KDVR
LEAP: Help Available to Pay Energy Bills
Need help with home heating bills? The Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) can help. | Read storyNovember 25, 2009
FuelCellsWorks
Lifeloc Technologies, Inc. Launches Fuel Cell Powered Breathalyzer
Monitor yourself and your loved ones like law enforcement officials monitor the roads with LifeGuard. | Read storyNovember 25, 2009
Platinum Today
US firm launches new fuel-cell personal breathalyzer
Platinum fuel cell technology is the basis for a new personal breathalyser launched yesterday (24th November) by US firm Lifeloc. | Read storyNovember 25, 2009
Coolest Gadgets
LifeGuard Personal Breathalyzer Alcohol Tester uses fuel cell
Holiday parties always seem to be the ones that even the most respectable sorts make drunken fools out of themselves. | Read storyNovember 25, 2009
Livestrong.com
LifeGuard Personal Breath Alcohol Tester uses fuel cell
Various portable breathalyzers have been around, but this one has a small difference. It actually uses a fuel cell, whereas most use semiconductors to test your blood alcohol level. | Read storyNovember 24, 2009
Denver Post
Free breakfast and summer lunch for Colorado's hungry kids
Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. joined hunger activists to promote the state's free breakfast and summer lunches for kids in need. | Read storyNovember 24, 2009
9News
Governor Ritter signs a new bill to help Colorado's hungry children
In Colorado, more than 17 percent of kids do not know where their next meal will come from and of those children, two out of three qualify for food assistance but don't get it. Lawmakers and nonprofit groups are starting a new initiative to end childhood hunger in Colorado.
| Read storyNovember 24, 2009
Crunchgear.com
Use a fuel cell to see how drunk you are this holiday season
Worried that Uncle John might be hitting the Night Train a little too hard this holiday season? Well, now you can keep a closer eye on him, and avoid that lawsuit when he crashes into that parked cop car. | Read storyNovember 24, 2009
CBS4
Governor Ritter kicks off campaign to feed hungry children
The Colorado Coalition to End Hunger is hoping to increase the number of children in our state participating in school nutrition programs. The campaign will create a strategic plan to end child hunger by 2015. | Read storyNovember 24, 2009
Entrepreneur
Lifeloc Technologies, Inc. Launches Most Accurate Consumer Breathalyzer on the Market
For the first time, Lifeloc Technologies, Inc. is putting fuel cell technology, the only choice for United States law enforcement, in the reach of the average consumer with LifeGuard. | Read storyNovember 24, 2009
NexGadget
Use a fuel cell to see how drunk you are this holiday season
Sure, breathalyzer technology has been around for years. So have portable versions. This however, is the first portable breathalyzer that uses a fuel cell. | Read storyNovember 20, 2009
The Greeley Tribune
Guinness World Records holder helps out Weld Food Bank with egg expertise
Howard Helmer can make an omelet faster than a hen can lay the egg. | Read storyNovember 20, 2009
KWGN-TV - The Deuce
World's Fastest Omelet Maker
Watch as Howard Helmer teaches Daybreak on the Deuce's anchor Tom Green how to make a perfect omelet in under 60 seconds! | Read storyNovember 19, 2009
Westword - Cafe Society blog
Colorado Egg Producers make an egg-cellent gesture
Kudos to the Colorado Egg Producers, whose Good Egg Project is lending a helping hand to Food Bank of the Rockies and the Weld Food Bank. | Read storyNovember 17, 2009
9News Weekend
Getting fathers to read to their children
According to a 2009 poll by the National Center for Fathering, 39 percent of U.S. fathers never read to their children. As part of the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative's promotion of the Fathers Reading Every Day (FRED) program in November, Rich Batten, fatherhood specialist, recently sat down with 9News to discuss the importance of fathers reading with their kids. | Read storyNovember 12, 2009
Modern Medicine
AMA launches flu website for physicians, patients
The American Medical Association (AMA) has launched AMAfluhelp.org to improve physician-patient communication and the coordination of care. | Read storyNovember 02, 2009
FierceHealthIT
AMA site assesses flu symptoms, facilitates patient-physician communication
The American Medical Association has started a new online service, AMAfluhelp.org, a health assessment program that aims to help improve communication and care coordination between physicians and patients for both seasonal influenza and the H1N1 virus. | Read storyNovember 02, 2009
Urology Times
Adding a physician extender? Weigh these factors first
As the number of baby boomers seeking medical care increases and the number of available physicians decreases, many urology practices have turned to physician extenders to help manage patient flow. Bob Asinof, CEO of The Urology Center of Colorado was recently featured in a Urology Times article focused on weighing the costs and benefits of hiring a physician extender. | Read storyOctober 29, 2009
Tri-City Herald
Swine Flu help online
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WebProNews
AMA launches Web site focused on flu symptoms
There are a number of online resources available about the flu and the H1N1 virus and the list keeps growing with the American Medical Association launching AMAfluhelp.org. | Read storyOctober 26, 2009
5News Arkansas
Flu help online
The American Medical Association recently unveiled AMAfluhelp.org, a flu health-assessment site that allows patients to assess symptoms quickly and interact with their physician. | Read storyOctober 25, 2009
HealthNews
AMA launches interactive flu Web site
Just three weeks into flu season, officials say the H1N1 flu has become widespread in 46 of the 50 U.S. states, a level comparable to the peak of ordinary flu seasons, which usually occurs sometime between late November and early March. | Read storyOctober 23, 2009
The Denver Daily News
Flu Web site
Gov. Bill Ritter announced Colorado’s support of a new patient flu health-assessment Web site yesterday. | Read storyOctober 23, 2009
7News
Web site helps assess flu symptoms
Colorado has a new Web site to help people determine how severe their flu symptoms are and whether they should see a doctor. | Read storyOctober 23, 2009
KOA
Governor Ritter unveils new flu assessment Web site
Colorado is getting a new website to help people determine how severe their flu symptoms are and whether they should see a doctor. | Read storyOctober 23, 2009
Durango Herald
Web site enables home flu diagnosis
Ding. You’ve got swine flu! That’s the message patients across the country might get from a new online tool that a Colorado company unveiled Monday. | Read storyOctober 23, 2009
ABC News
U.S. Doctors Answer Flu Questions on New Web site
Worried about your child's flu symptoms but don't want to risk a visit to a germ-infested waiting room? A free interactive website from The American Medical Association, built with partners Microsoft and personal health record provider Healthy Circles, may be able to help. | Read storyOctober 23, 2009
U.S. News & World Report
Think you have the flu? These 3 Web sites help evaluate symptoms
You're feeling feverish and tired and have a runny nose, sore throat, and cough. Could this be the flu? A handful of websites can help you find the answer from the comfort of home. | Read storyOctober 23, 2009
redOrbit
Web site aims to help diagnose patients with flu symptoms
The American Medical Association has launched a new interactive Web site aimed at helping patients get answers about possible flu symptoms. | Read storyOctober 23, 2009
Saudi Gazette
SFDA to test swine flu vaccine today
The American Medical Association has launched a free interactive website built with partners Microsoft and personal health record provider Healthy Circles. | Read storyOctober 23, 2009
The Med Guru
AMA launches nation's first Web-based H1N1 flu tool
Do you think you have flu-like symptoms but fear visiting the germ-infected waiting rooms? A FREE flu assessment website from American Medical Association (AMA), AMAfluhelp.org, may provide some respite. | Read storyOctober 22, 2009
HealthLeaders Media
AMA Launches Web-based Flu Assessment Program
The American Medical Association today launched a new Web-based program to improve patients' and physicians' communication and coordination of care for seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus. | Read storyOctober 22, 2009
Medical Marketing & Media
AMA, FICS coalition launch consumer flu site
The AMA partnered with the Flu Information Care System (FICS) – a coalition of pharmacies, drug makers, state governments, tech providers and others – to launch a flu assessment site for consumers. | Read storyOctober 22, 2009
KRDO-TV
Colo. getting Web site to help assess flu symptoms
Colorado has a new Web site to help people determine how severe their flu symptoms are and whether they should see a doctor. | Read storyOctober 22, 2009
Physicians News Digest
AMAfluhelp.org, The Nation's First Web-Based Flu Health Assessment Tool for Patients and Docs
To help patients and physicians better communicate and improve care coordination, the American Medical Association (AMA) today unveils AMAfluhelp.org, the nation’s first comprehensive Web-based patient flu health-assessment program. | Read storyOctober 22, 2009
9News
New Web site to help determine flu symptoms
Colorado is getting a new Web site to help people determine how severe their flu symptoms are and whether they should see a doctor. | Read storyOctober 22, 2009
FOX31
New Web site helps assess flu symptoms
Do you want to know if your fever is really the flu? Or if you need to see a doctor?On Thursday, Governor Bill Ritter announced his support for -what he calls- the nation's first comprehensive flu assessment website, AMAfluhelp.org. | Read story
September 17, 2009
9News at 4:00 p.m.
15 seconds that could save a man's life
As numerous health care agencies hold free prostate cancer screenings in recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this September, The Urology Center of Colorado physician Brian Smith, M.D., was recently featured on 9News regarding the critical importance of men taking charge of their health. | Read storySeptember 15, 2009
Reverb: Denver Post blog
Live Review and Photo Essay: Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival
Saturday’s misty weather — not the sun-drenched end-of-summer variety — provided the perfect backdrop for this year’s Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival, held in Estes Park. | Read storySeptember 09, 2009
9News
Scottish-Irish Highland festival coming to Colorado
The Scots guards from Buckingham Palace in London traveled to Colorado to be part of the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival. While in Denver, they performed for the 9News team in the Backyard. | Read storySeptember 09, 2009
The Deuce
Angus Mohr and the Scottish Irish Highland Festival
Angus Mohr, a highland rock & roll band, performs on The Deuce and gives the scoop about the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival. | Read storySeptember 09, 2009
Denveater
Pasties & bangers & tatties, oh my!
The author of the Denveater blog provides a different view of the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival and includes pictures of all of the Scottish food present on the fairgrounds. | Read storySeptember 08, 2009
The Deuce
Centennial State Pipes & Drums and the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival
Centennial State Pipes & Drums performed on The Deuce and discusses the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival. | Read storySeptember 05, 2009
9News
Scottish Irish Festival
Michael, the festival Leprechaun, and his Irish dancers grace the 9News stage to discuss the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival as well as Irish dancing. | Read storySeptember 05, 2009
CBS4
Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Highlands Festival
The Michael Collins Pipes and Drums band performed on CBS4 and the festival leprechaun discusses the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival. | Read storySeptember 04, 2009
Estes Park Trail Gazette
A Highland Festival
The Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highlands Festival began in 1976 and is now one of the largest and most majestic Celtic festivals in the U.S. The Estes Park Trail Gazette provides readers with a preview of the entire festival. | Read storySeptember 01, 2009
7News at 4:00 p.m.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
The Urology Center of Colorado physician, Jesse Mills, M.D., was recently featured on 7News at 4:00 p.m. in recognition of national Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Mills spoke of the importance of early detection through annual prostate cancer screenings and the strides that are being made every day in the fight against this disease.July 17, 2009
The Colorado Statesman
Ritter urges Coloradans to plan for long-term care
At the kickoff for the “Own Your Future” campaign, Gov. Bill Ritter urged his fellow Coloradans to plan for the day when they can no longer independently handle such essential everyday activities as bathing, dressing and eating. | Read storyJuly 16, 2009
7News
State campaign urges Coloradans to plan for long-term care
The Colorado Partnership for Long-Term Care had the opportunity to participate in a call-in at 7News to kick off the Own Your Future campaign and answer callers questions about long-term care planning. Volunteers were able to answer more than 120 phone calls during the call-in. | Read storyJuly 08, 2009
The Denver Post
Long-term-care policies urged for Coloradans
On Tuesday, July 7th, Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. launched the "Own Your Future" to encourage Coloradans to purchase long-term care insurance . | Read storyJuly 08, 2009
The Denver Daily News
Ritter: You can own your own future
Through a partnership with the federal government, private long-term care insurers and state agencies, the Own Your Future campaign — led by the Colorado Partnership for Long-Term Care — encourages Coloradans to start planning their long-term care needs now. | Read storyJuly 08, 2009
850 KOA
The Governor may be sending you a letter
Governor Ritter will be mailing more than 800,000 letters to Coloradans ages 45 to 65 to encourage them to purchase long-term care insurance. | Read storyJuly 07, 2009
9News @ 6 a.m.
Governor Ritter launches Own Your Future campaign
9News previews the Own Your Future campaign at 6:40 a.m. in advance of the news conference with Governor Ritter.
The State of Colorado has partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help Coloradans with the long-term care planning process through the Own Your Future campaign. Own Your Future encourages Coloradans ages 45 to 65 to start planning now for their future long-term care needs.
July 07, 2009
The Denver Business Journal online
Colorado launches long-term care insurance program
The Denver Business Journal spotlights the Own Your Future campaign on its Web site.
Colorado officials are launching a new public-private effort aimed at encouraging state residents to begin planning for their long-term care needs and offering a new insurance program.
| Read storyJune 20, 2009
CBS4 @ 5 p.m.
Rally Held For 100th Anniversary of Father's Day
On Saturday, June 20, hundreds of Colorado families gathered at City Park for the 2009 Colorado Fatherhood Rally. Governor Ritter, Denver Mayor Hickenlooper and others gave remarks in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Father's Day and the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative. CBS4 reports from City Park. | Read storyJune 16, 2009
Colorado Connection Powered by Fox 21
Free physicals and shots offered to children
On Saturday, June 20, KidsBlitz is holding an enrollment fair for parents to apply for health care services for their children through Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) and Medicaid. | Read storyMay 18, 2009
CBS4
Uninsured Children Can Get Affordable Health Care
Sonya Wood shares her story about how The Kids Clinic at Crawford, which is located at Crawford Elementary School in Aurora, helped her son, Dominic, be more focused so that he could do better in school. Dr. Larry Wolk, founder of The Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics, talks about how they are trying to help Coloradans beat the recession. | Read storyApril 30, 2009
Denver Post
Doctors recall white-knuckle transplant ride
On the eve of an April snowstorm, three patients at the University of Colorado Hospital were waiting for their second chance at life. Donor Alliance and Dr. Jeff Campsen of CU braved the weather to recover needed organs in Vail and bring them back to Denver. The Denver Post chronicles the intricate process of organ donation. | Read storyApril 24, 2009
Denver Post
Time to end violence against women
Following a horrific six weeks of family violence in Colorado and the release of an international domestic violence PSA starring actress Keira Knightley, the Denver Post features an editorial from Colorado Men Against Domestic Violence chair, Rich Batten, on statewide efforts to end domestic violence. | Read storyApril 03, 2009
9News at 8:00 a.m.
"Daddy Hunger" looks at impact of absent fathers
On Thursday, April 2, the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative hosted a screening of the acclaimed fatherhood documentary "Daddy Hunger". The executive producer of the film, Ray Upchurch, was interviewed by 9News to promote the screening. | Read storyMarch 02, 2009
The Denver Post
Charities, foundations to huddle on finances
Colorado's largest charity groups, including Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics, are holding an emergency recession summit starting Monday, trading ideas on how vulnerable kids like 10-year-old Sam Drattlo can keep their teeth.
| Read story
February 09, 2009
Longmont Times-Call
A father's second chance
Longmont resident Mark Garrigan received a special gift this year - the opportunity to spend Christmas with his son for the first time in four years. A participant in a Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative community access program, Mark shares his story with the Longmont Times-Call. | Read storyJanuary 16, 2009
Colorado Public Radio
A life lost but a life saved
Carole Pirri, who lives in Colorado Springs, was living a happy and normal life in 1995, until the day she went in for a routine physical and was told that her liver wasn't functionally well. Three years later, her condition worsened. She was no longer able to live a healthy life and doctors told her she needed a liver transplant. She was put on the transplant list and over the next five years, she waited. Carole met her donor's mother, Melody, at Donor Alliance's race, the Donor Dash, in 2007.| Read story
January 15, 2009
KJCT8
Your kids may qualify for CHP+
With a new bill passed by the House today and moving onto the senate tomorrow, more families may qualify to have their kids covered by Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). The bill will increase the funding of the State Children's Health Insurance Program by more than $32-billion dollars over the next 5 years | Read storyJanuary 14, 2009
Colorado Public Radio
With a little help, a family blossoms
In only one year, Carl Anderson has transformed himself from a man living on the streets to a proud, working father. Colorado Public Radio tells his story of a chance encounter with a Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood program. | Read storyDecember 31, 2008
Colorado Springs Gazette
Liver of woman killed in car crash saves another's life
Donor Alliance is sponsoring Carole Pirri and Melody Connett, joined together through tragedy, to travel to Pasadena together to participate in the events leading up to the Rose Parade. On Thursday, Jan. 1 Melody will ride on the float to honor the memory of her daughter Jill's ultimate gift, the donation of her liver. This gift saved the life of Carole Pirri, who will watch Melody and the rest of the Rose Parade from the grandstands. | Read storyDecember 25, 2008
Rocky Mountain News
Life was slipping, but man got traction
Only one year ago, Carl Anderson was homeless and worried that he would not be able to be a father to his daughter once she was born. But thanks to a chance meeting with Ray Washington, a Colorado fatherhood program administrator, this year Carl spent Christmas at home with his family. Gary Massaro chronicles this incredible story. | Read storyDecember 18, 2008
The Denver Post
More Xcel bills going unpaid
Due to the economic downturn, many Coloradans are struggling to pay their utility bills. So far this year, Xcel Energy's shut-offs have increased by 32 percent because of delinquent bills. LEAP is available to help eligible Coloradans manage their utility costs and provide emergency assistance if applicants are facing a shut-off of their electricity.| Read story
December 16, 2008
KKTV- CH 11
Families United Through Tragedy
Donor Alliance, the organ procurement organization serving Colorado and most of Wyoming hosted an event to decorate a floral portrait of organ donor, Jill Connett that will travel to Pasadena and appear on the Donate Life Rose Parade Float, “Stars of Life” on January 1, 2009. Jill’s mother Melody Connett and the recipient of Jill’s liver Carole Pirri gathered, supported by friends and family, at the event to put the final touches on the floragraph. | Read storyDecember 10, 2008
The Rocky Mountain News
LEAP offers shield from winter's wrath
This year, many are having a hard time paying their utility bills because of unemployment rates and increasing energy costs. Assistance is available through the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). Patty Hancock shares her story of how LEAP is helping her get back on her feet and provide a nice holiday for her family. | Read storyDecember 04, 2008
Altitude
Fathers Reading Every Day
As we approach the season of giving, many Denver Nuggets players have been out in the community. Guard Anthony Carter was recently at the Blair-Caldwell African-American Research Library promoting the Fathers Reading Every Day program. This program encourages fathers to spend time with their kids by reading with them and is part of the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative, Be There for Your Kids campaign.November 04, 2008
9News
Getting a little help for your heating bills
The Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) began processing applications for the 2008-2009 season yesterday, November 3. Due to tough economic times and an increase in heating costs, there are many Coloradans that are working hard but having trouble paying their utility bills. LEAP offers assistance in paying these costs, freeing up money for other necessities. | Read storyOctober 31, 2008
Fox31 News
Colorado families have health insurance options
An estimated ten million children 18 and under are uninsured nationwide, and a new study shows two-and-a-half million children go uninsured...even when their parents have insurance through work. Child Health Plan Plus is a solution for these families.| Read story
October 06, 2008
Rocky Mountain News
Shoes tell tales of domestic violence
On Monday, October 6, numerous state agencies, shelters and survivors gathered at the State Capitol to recognize National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Rich Batten of the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative spoke at this event and the Rocky Mountain News covered it this week. | Read storyOctober 04, 2008
9News
Walk In Her Shoes
As Colorado celebrates National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Rich Batten from the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative was interviewed by 9News about the Colorado Men Against Domestic Violence campaign. | Read storySeptember 21, 2008
Denver Post
Teen dads often cropped out of picture
Several of the 42 programs currently funded by the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative focus their outreach efforts on teen dads. In the past, the struggles these fathers face have often been overlooked. Recently, Rich Batten, fatherhood and family specialist with the Colorado Department of Human Services was interviewed by the Denver Post on the work being done in Colorado to reach teen dads. | Read storySeptember 16, 2008
CBS4 News @ 6:00 p.m.
Robot Assists in Prostate Removal Surgery
Every year, the American Cancer Society designates September as Prostate Cancer Awareness month. In order to encourage Colorado men to participate in prostate cancer screenings, The Urology Center of Colorado physician Stephen Ruyle, M.D., was recently interviewed by CBS4 News on the latest treatment advancements for the disease. | Read storySeptember 16, 2008
Longmont Times-Call
Lifesavers: Without a donor, Jim Telson would be another heart disease statistic
Jim Telson shares his experience of receiving a heart transplant. His story is an example of how a donor’s death changes the life for a sick person waiting on an organ donation list. Jennifer Moe, communications director for Donor Alliance shares information about organ donation in Colorado and Wyoming and how people can register to be organ donors. | Read storySeptember 02, 2008
Summit Daily News
Colorado dads take a stand against bullying
While the start of a new school year means back to the books for children, it doesn’t have to mean back to bullying. Today, the fear of being bullied is a common experience for many children and adolescents across the nation. Colorado dads are taking the time to educate themselves on the realities of bullying in an effort to become part of the solution for their children. | Read storyAugust 02, 2008
9News
Tri for the Cure on Sunday
A diagnosis of breast cancer is devastating for anyone, and for the people who love them. It came as a shock for a 25-year-old mother of three. But with aggressive treatment, Taryn Young survived. In honor of that she is participating in the Tri for the Cure, a women-only triathlon that raises money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. As seen on 9News, Taryn talked about her battle against breast cancer. | Read storyJuly 25, 2008
Colorado Daily
Kresock cruises, on and off the golf course
Elizabeth Kresock, the 4A Colorado State Golf Champion, was chosen to compete in a national selection process in New Hampshire through The First Tee of Denver. Qualifying in New Hampshire could land her a spot in the fifth- annual Wal-Mart First Tee Open in Pebble Beach. Elizabeth has been volunteering with The First Tee since 2004. | Read storyJuly 25, 2008
Englewood Herald
Whaley's crusade for cure leads her to first triathlon
The Englewood Herald profiled Tri for the Cure participant, Jackie Whaley. Sporting a pink mohawk, Jackie is a dedicated supporter of cancer research and raced in the Tri for the Cure in memory of her mother, who is her inspiration. | View PDFJuly 12, 2008
Rocky Mountain News
Quite by accident
Carole Pirri received a miracle when she went under surgery for a lifesaving liver transplant. That same day, Melody Connett grieved for the loss of her daughter, Jill who was also an organ donor. The two women were unexpectedly brought together during the 8th annual Donor Dash -the liver transplant came from Jill's selfless gift. | Read storyJuly 11, 2008
Colorado Daily
From First Tee to first class
Aaron Guereca, a 17-year-old from The First Tee of Denver, was the only boy chosen from the state of Colorado to compete in a national selection process in Kansas. If chosen, Aaron will then compete in the fifth- annual Wal-Mart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach. Aaron has been involved with The First Tee (which used to be Denver Junior Golf) for 12 years. | Read storyJune 15, 2008
KYGO-FM
Celebrating Father's Day
On the 99th annual Father's Day, fatherhood specialist Rich Batten was interviewed on the weekly Lincoln Financial Media public affairs show. In this interview, Rich discusses the Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative and tips for fathers looking to connect with their children. | Read storyJune 15, 2008
9News at 6:30 and 7:30 a.m.
Father's Day - The Best Time to Celebrate Dad
On June 6, 2008, the National Center on Fathering released a new study indicating that more fathers are spending time with their children and meeting with other dads for support than ever before. On this Father's Day, fatherhood specialist Rich Batten was interview on 9News regarding the results of this study and the Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative.June 12, 2008
FOX 31-TV
Responsible Fatherhood
It's time to concentrate on Dad this weekend. On June 12, volunteers from the Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative answered calls from families throughout the metro area regarding available free services. Fatherhood specialist, Rich Batten was interviewed throughout the call-in regarding the benefits fathers can receive from funded programs. | Read storyMay 12, 2008
KOAA-TV
One single dad's story
There are more than 2.3 million single fathers in the U.S. today. KOAA-TV sat down with one Colorado Springs single father and a Promoting Responsible Fatherhood community access funded program to learn more about the struggles single dads face and the resources that are available to them in the Colorado Springs/Pueblo area. | Read storyApril 28, 2008
9News
CHP+ provides a solution for Colorado working families
During the sixth annual Cover the Uninsured Week, 9News featured Child Health Plan Plus as a health insurance solution for Colorado working families. Sue Williamson with the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing was interviewed live at 5:10 a.m. and talked about CHP+ and the commitment the state has made to cover the uninsured. | Read storyApril 28, 2008
Denver Daily News
Transplant demand skyrockets
In Colorado and across the nation, the number of people who are waiting for a lifesaving transplant far outweighs the number of organ that are available. The Denver Daily News interviews Jennifer Moe from Donor Alliance about the incredible need for more organ and tissue donors. | Read storyApril 27, 2008
Rocky Mountain News
On your mark, get set, Sneak!
Sunday, April 27th marked the 26th annual Cherry Creek Sneak in Denver. More than 10,000 registered participants were ready to race in a series of events and support the fight against childhood obesity. | Read storyApril 23, 2008
7News at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Legislators screened for prostate cancer
On Wednesday, April 23, The Urology Center of Colorado physicians and staff were honored to host a prostate cancer screening at the Colorado State capitol. House and Senate members received PSA examinations and prostate cancer educational materials. In addition, the House passed Joint Resolution 1025, designating September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. 7News at 11:00 am and 4:00 pm captured all of the excitement.April 17, 2008
Colorado Springs Gazette
Home heating assistance is still available
LEAP director Scott Barnette was interviewed about how Colorado residents behind on utility payments still have time to apply for help, but only until April 30. LEAP is a federally funded program that provides cash assistance to help families and individuals pay home heating costs and hopes people take advantage of this help while it is still available. | Read storyApril 17, 2008
Aurora Sentinel
Common-sense lessons for dads
Since January 24, 20 men have been participating in the Nurturing Fathers Program at the Medical Center of Aurora. This program, administered by fatherhood specialist Rich Batten, teaches dads how to connect with their children in a more nurturing and loving way. The Aurora Sentinel profiles this unique program and the Colorado fatherhood movement in this article. | Read storyApril 17, 2008
Broomfield Enterprise
Gift of life takes flight in Broomfield
As April is National Donate Life Month, the Broomfield Enterprise recognized one company that plays an integral role in making sure the girft of life continues, Mountain Aviation, the charter plane organization that flies organs to be transplanted. | Read storyApril 15, 2008
Rocky Mountain News
Drugs lost out to baby girl
Columnist Gary Massaro profiled, CWEE alum Rebecca Towne about life before CWEE, which was consumed by drug addiction and daily survival. While at CWEE and after CWEE, Rebecca gained the skills and confidence to become employed and support herself and her family. | Read storyApril 11, 2008
People
Three Heart Transplants One Family
Refugia Moore, grandmother and legal guardian to Samantha (16), Gary (15) and Brandi (11) was given shocking news when she learned that all three of her grandchildren were diagnosed with restrictive cardio myopathy, a fatal heart defect that would mean all three children needed heart transplants in order to have a chance at survival. The Ronald McDonald House of Denver welcomed the Moore family as they prepared for two of the children to get their transplants. Vickie Bane reported on this story. | View PDFApril 08, 2008
9News at 10:00 p.m.
4 get cancer from teen's donated organs
Sue Dunn, president and CEO of Donor Alliance, was interviewed about the rarity of the situation that involved four transplant recipients receiving organs from an organ donor was misdiagnosed to have bacterial meningitis when in fact he had a rare form of cancer. Dunn hopes that this one case does not deter people from registering to be organ and tissue donors. | Read storyApril 07, 2008
Rocky Mountain News
Parents savor gift of a life reborn
Three-year-old liver recipient, Vienna Danna will compete in the 2008 U.S. Transplant Games this summer as the youngest member of Team Rocky Mountain. James Meadow captures a day in young Vienna's life as she trains in the pool with her father, Paul. | Read storyMarch 27, 2008
CW2 at 9:00 p.m.
Nene returns to the hardwood
As Denver Nuggets forward Nene returned to the court last night after a two month absence, The Urology Center of Colorado physician David Ragan, M.D., was interviewed by CW2 on his treatment and fast recovery. | Read storyMarch 26, 2008
Fox News
CHP+ provides health insurance for kids and pregnant women
The CHP+ team and community advocates came together to staff a call-in on Fox news to answer questions about health insurance for kids and pregnant women. Joanne Lindsay, the CHP+ spokesperson, did three live interviews about CHP+ with reporter Shaul Turner throughout the morning news program.March 16, 2008
NBC 11 News
Furthering Fatherhood
As one of the 42 community access funded programs of the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative, Hilltop Community Resources' Young Dads program gives support to many fathers in the Grand Junction area. A feature story on the unique services and benefits of the program recently aired on NBC 11 News. | Read storyMarch 10, 2008
Ft. Worth Business Press
Mineral owners software
Editor Bob Francis, of the Ft. Worth Business Press, wrote about the launch of Agelio Networks' newest software, MineralFile, which allows mineral and royalty owners to track and organize their assets within a web-based application. | Read storyMarch 09, 2008
The Colorado Springs Gazette
Heart still beats: One boy's death helps another boy live
Donor Alliance, the organ procurement organization that serves Colorado and most of Wyoming was quoted in an article about a young boy who got a second chance at life after he received a heart transplant at the Children's Hospital from another young boy, who was also receiving medical care at Children's. The chance of families being in the same hospital at the same time is extremely rare, Jenn Moe said to the Gazette. | Read storyMarch 05, 2008
The Denver Post
The effect of incarceration on prisoners' families
Following an article on the rising costs of prisoners on State governments, Rich Batten, fatherhood specialist with the Colorado Department of Human Services, responded with a letter to the editor explaining the lasting emotional costs of prison on children and family members. | Read storyFebruary 29, 2008
Denver Business Journal
New software lets owners manage their mineral rights
Energy reporter Cathy Proctor, wrote a feature about software entrepreneur, Bill Sinclair and his newest software, Mineralfile. In an industry where mineral management is not up to speed with the fast pace of technology, Sinclair invented MineralFile for mineral owners to effectively and efficiently manage their assets. | Read storyFebruary 24, 2008
Broomfield Enterprise
Raising better dads steps to forefront
This weekend, the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative will co-host a parent and staff training conference in Broomfield. They keynote speaker at this conference, John Badalament, is one of the foremost lecturers and researchers in the fatherhood field today. As a preview to the conference, the Broomfield Enterprise interviewed John on his research and the current state of fatherhood in Colorado. | Read storyFebruary 20, 2008
9News
Morning Gadgets: The Com-mu'-ni-ca'-tion Game
Throughout the month of February, the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative is encouraging dads to connect with their daughters by playing the Com-mu'-ni-ca'-tion Game. The game, along with all of the benefits that come with playing it, were featured on the 9News morning show. | Read storyFebruary 18, 2008
7News
As Seen on 7News - The Com-mu'-ni-ca'-tion Game
Throughout the month of February, the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative is promoting the Com-mu'-ni-ca'-tion Game as a great way for dads to build relationships with their daughters. Rich Batten, fatherhood specialist at CDHS, was recently interviewed by 7News regarding this promotion. | Read storyFebruary 15, 2008
Cherry Creek News
CHP+ reminds pregnant women of the importance of prenatal care
The Child Health Plan Plus program shares important tips for prenatal care with the community. | Read storyJanuary 17, 2008
9News at 10:00 p.m.
LEAP applications down, more expected
As temperatures across Colorado continue to plummet, this week was the perfect time to hear that the Low-income Energy Assistance Program would receive an additional $8 million from the federal government. 9News broke this story on January 17. | Read storyJanuary 16, 2008
9News at 9:00 and 10:00 p.m.
Rare form of cancer affects young men
After news broke of Denver Nuggets' player Nene's surgery to remove a potentially cancerous testicle, 9News sat down with The Urology Center of Colorado physician David Ragan, M.D., to discuss current risks and treatments for testicular cancer. | Read storyJanuary 01, 2008
Denver Urban Spectrum
Caring Men Contribute to Confident Children
The 42 programs currently funded by the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative provide fathers with the resources they need to make an impact on their children's lives. The efforts of the Initiative are featured in the January issue of the Denver Urban Spectrum. | Read storyDecember 29, 2007
The Greeley Tribune
Weld man to walk in Rose Parade in memory of son
Donor father, Arthur Stone was chosen to walk in the annual Rose Bowl Parade in honor of his son, Nicholas, who died last year in a car accident and donated four of his organs to people waiting for a lifesaving transplant. Donor Alliance sponsored Arthur's trip to Pasadena, California. | Read storyDecember 29, 2007
Wyoming Tribune-Eagle
Rescued by robots
Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers today and there are many treatments associated with the disease. daVinci robotic prostatectomy is a highly advanced surgical procedure currently performed by The Urology Center of Colorado physicians. TUCC physician Stephen Ruyle, M.D., and patient Matt Potter were recently interviewed by the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle about the procedure. | Read storyDecember 26, 2007
Summit Daily News
Healthy choices in the new year may help prevent prostate cancer
Although prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among American men today, mortality rates are declining. The Urology Center of Colorado physician, Lawrence Karsh, M.D., is featured in this story about prevention of the disease in the Summit Daily News. | Read storyDecember 12, 2007
Fort Collins Now
New fatherhood program challenges the stereotype of the dead-beat dad
Another one of the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Programs was recently profiled in Fort Collins Now. The Responsible Fatherhood Project in Larimer County helps dads obtain the skills they need to build happy and stable relationships with their children. | Read storyDecember 10, 2007
KJCT-TV
Giving dads in the valley a helping hand
The Hilltop Community Resources' Young Dads program is one of 38 programs currently being funded by the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative. During the season of family and giving, KJCT recently visited the program to give Grand Junction families a glimpse into what it truly means to be there for your kids. | Read storyNovember 27, 2007
Rocky Mountain News
Liver transplant provided a second chance to live
Colin Shearn, a two-time liver transplant recipient is giving thanks this holiday season for his second chance at life. As a volunteer for Donor Alliance, Shearn helps people understand the importance of organ and tissue donation. | Read storyNovember 22, 2007
Rocky Mountain News
Anonymous kidney donor helped boy
Five-year-old Joseph Sampson celebrated his first Thanksgiving since he received a kidney transplant earlier in the Spring. His grandmother, Yolanda, remembers Joseph's donor and sends prayers to the family who will be without their loved-one this holiday. | Read storyNovember 15, 2007
Westminster Window
Waiting and hoping
Amy Meyer, has been on the wait list for a kidney transplant for for than three years. The Westminster Window interviewed her about her experiences with donation and includes some of the most common myths about donation. | Read storyNovember 03, 2007
7News
As seen on 7News - Fathers Reading Every Day
Throughout the month of November, the Colorado Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative is encouraging Colorado fathers to participate in Fathers Reading Every Day (FRED). Rich Batten, fatherhood specialist with the Colorado Department of Human Services, was recently interview by 7News about this unique program. | Read storyNovember 02, 2007
Rocky Mountain News
Looking to LEAP for relief
November 1 marked the kick-off of the 2007/2008 LEAP season. In order to raise awareness of the program benefits and application requirements, the Rocky Mountain News featured a local kick-off event at the Denver Department of Human Services. | Read storyNovember 01, 2007
CBS4News
LEAP now accepting applicants for heat bill relief
As hundreds of Denver residents arrived at the Denver Department of Human Services on November 1 to be among the first to receive LEAP assistance, News4 profiled a local LEAP recipient and the benefits she has received from the program. | Read storyNovember 01, 2007
Lakewood Sentinel
Girl thrives on gift of life
Alicia Valdez is a 10-year-old liver recipient who lives in Lakewood, Colorado. Her mother, Consuelo West, was interviewed and recounted the devastating roller coaster her and her family took while Alicia fought for her life until a liver was available. Donor Alliance urges people to register their decision to be organ and tissue donors to help curb the incredible wait for a transplant. | Read storyOctober 28, 2007
Rocky Mountain News
Responsible fatherhood is a cause to celebrate
On October 1, 2007, Governor Ritter announced the launch of the "Be There for Your Kids" campaign. As a follow-up to the news conference, Ed and Eddie Reinhardt submitted this speakout article to the Rocky Mountain News about the importance of continued coverage of responsible fatherhood. | Read storyOctober 26, 2007
9News @ 5 p.m.
Residents get help paying energy bills
To kick off the 2007/2008 heating season, the Low-income Energy Assistance Program held an energy expo with Energy Outreach Colorado to provide Denver residents with the opportunity to apply for LEAP assistance ahead of the November 1 program start date. 9News was there to capture the event. | Read storyOctober 26, 2007
Denver Business Journal
Urology Center Screens Men
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among American men today. In order to continue to raise awareness of the importance of early detection and the benefits of comprehensive screenings, The Urology Center of Colorado held a free men's health screening on September 22. The Denver Business Journal recently featured this event in its Good Works section. | Read storyOctober 18, 2007
Parker Chronicle
Renewed appreciation for life
Eighteen-year-old Chelsey Heffron received a rare bone transplant that helped restore her mobility after she was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. Now cancer-free, Chelsey had the opportunity to share her story and give thanks at the annual Donor Family Tribute, which is hosted by Donor Alliance and honors families who lost their loved and chose to donate their organs and tissues. | Read storyOctober 16, 2007
KREX (CBS) in Grand Junction
SCHIP fight hits Colorado
Child Health Plan Plus Regional Outreach Coordinator, Candice Talkington, was interviewed by Grand Junction station KREX regarding the CHP+ program. This was part of a larger story about the national reauthorization of the State Children's Health Insurance Program. | Read storyOctober 13, 2007
Rocky Mountain News
Safety net for state's kids
As a result of the national spotlight on the reauthorization of the State Children's Health Insurance Program, the Rocky Mountain News did a feature on the Colorado Child Health Plan Plus program. | Read storyOctober 08, 2007
The Daily Camera
Fit profile: Melissa Pruitt
Fitness instructor for The Academy and The Academy at Bella Vista, Melissa Pruitt, was interviewed by The Camera about her favorite fitness routines and advice for its readers. | Read storyOctober 03, 2007
Colorado Springs Gazette
Ritter to dads: get involved
According to national research, children with involved fathers are less like to participate in at-risk behavors than children with uninvolved fathers. The Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative is designed to help Colorado fathers become more involved in their children's lives. The Colorado Springs Gazette featured the kick-off news conference and current grant recipients in its October 2 issue. | Read storyOctober 02, 2007
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Hilltop dads program honored in Denver
At the kick-off news conference for the Be There for Your Kids public awareness campaign, Sam Rason spoke about the struggles he's faced as a father and his daily work to ensure that all dads have the opportunity to be there for their kids. In order to continue to highlight this important campaign, the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel featured Sam and the Hilltop Young Dads program in its October 2 issue. | Read storyOctober 01, 2007
Rocky Mountain News
$10 million helping hand for single dads
Monday, October 1 marked the official launch of the "Be There for Your Kids" public awareness campaign designed to promote responsible fatherhood across the state. Following the event, the Rocky Mountain News continued to promote this important campaign for Colorado dads. | Read storyOctober 01, 2007
9News @ 10 p.m.
$10 million grant created to help local dads
Sam Rascon knows what it's like to be a dad looking for help. Sam, the current director of Grand Junction's Hilltop Community Resources' young dads program and former participant, helped mark the official launch of the "Be There for Your Kids" public awareness campaign on October 1. 9News was there to cover all the details of the day's event. | Read storySeptember 22, 2007
The Denver Post
A plea to Latinos to increase organ donation
As Hispanic Heritage month spans from September 15- October 15, Donor Alliance is urging those in the Latino community to register their decision to become organ and tissue donors. Tony and Bea Garcia have been married for more than 37 years and have shared lots of ups and downs including both of them needing a kidney transplant. In his letter to the editor, Tony Garcia shares his story as well as a plea for for more Coloradans to register their decision at coloradodonorregistry.org. | Read storySeptember 09, 2007
Rocky Mountain News
Helping flawed fathers measure up
In light of recent articles published in the Rocky Mountain News about notable Colorado fathers, Rich Batten, fatherhood specialist with the Colorado Department of Human Services - Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Campaign, submitted the following letter to the editor. | Read storyAugust 23, 2007
The Denver Post
Ritter joins call to get health care for youths
The Denver Post ran a story about the recent news conference with Governor Ritter. The Governor joined community advocates and Colorado kids on the West steps of the Capitol to support the reauthorization and expansion of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) – known as Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) in Colorado. | Read storyAugust 23, 2007
The Associated Press
Ritter calls on Bush to reauthorize child health insurance plan
The Associated Press posted a brief about the recent news conference with Governor Ritter. The Governor joined community advocates and Colorado kids on the West steps of the Capitol to support the reauthorization and expansion of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) – known as Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) in Colorado. | Read storyAugust 22, 2007
9News
State health insurance program has questionable future
Governor Ritter, community advocates and Colorado kids gathered on the steps of the Capitol on Wednesday, August 22 to support the reauthorization and expansion of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) – known as Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) in Colorado. 9News was on hand to cover the important and profile the Ortiz family whose children are on CHP+. | Read storyAugust 22, 2007
7News
Governor Ritter supports State Children's Health Insurance Program
7News highlighted a news conference with Governor Ritter on the 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. broadcasts. The Governor joined community advocates and Colorado kids on the West steps of the Capitol to support the reauthorization and expansion of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) – known as Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) in Colorado.August 22, 2007
The Denver Business Journal Online
Ritter backs increase in SCHIP funding
The Denver Business Journal ran a story on the Web site about the recent news conference with Governor Ritter. The Governor joined community advocates and Colorado kids on the West steps of the Capitol to support the reauthorization and expansion of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) – known as Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) in Colorado.
| Read storyAugust 17, 2007
Summit Daily News
Fathers - impacting children through play
As the Promoting Responsible Fatherhood public awareness and media campaign kicks off, the Summit Daily News highlights why it is so important for fathers to be invloved in their children's lives.
| Read storyAugust 10, 2007
Parker Chronicle
Tri-umvirate finds inspiration in race
Mary Summitt, three-time winner of the survivor division for the Tri for the Cure particpiated in the 4th annual triathlon this year on a relay team with two of her close friends. Cancer has returned to Summitt's hip; however, she is currently batting the disease with treatment and participated in the swimming portion of the race. Her courage and strength are highlighted in the story. | Read storyAugust 07, 2007
Mountain Mail
Male role model focus of Nurturing Fathers Program
The First Presbyterian Church in Salida, Nurturing Fathers Program training was recently profiled by the Mountain Mail. This organization is one of the community access grant recipients of the Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Campaign.
| Read storyAugust 06, 2007
Rocky Mountain News
Blind triathlete says she can, then does
Nancy Stevens, a 47-year-old triathlete, has been active throughout her life. From downhill ski racing, cross country and triathlons, Nancy is an inspiration to people, not only for her athleticism, but because she is blind.The Rocky Mountain News followed Nancy and her guide, Tailor, as they competed in the 4th annual Tri for the Cure on Sunday, August 5. | Read story
August 06, 2007
The Denver Post
Tri for the Cure: Goal beyond finish
Three thousand women gathered on Sunday, August 5 to compete in the 4th annual Tri for the Cure at the Cherry Creek State Park. Hundreds of women who participated are fighting cancer or proudly triumphing over it and thousands more were racing on behalf of a loved one who was touched by the disease. Founded by The Downing Group in 2004, the triathlon raised $170,000 for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
| Read story
August 03, 2007
Aurora Sentinel
Triathlon: Emotions fuel Tri for the Cure athletes
Joani Jackson, an Aurora resident and breast cancer survivor is training to particpate in the 4th Annual Tri for the Cure, which will be held on Sunday, August 5 at the Cherry Creek State park. Joani has been training vigorously with the coaching help from her family and is looking forward to her first triathlon. | Read storyJuly 15, 2007
9News
Runners, walkers gather for the 8th annual Donor Dash
The 8th annual Donor Dash was a huge success. With more than 1,600 participants, the 5k walk and run was the largest in Donor Alliance's history. Each year the Donor Alliance hosts its signature event to encourage people to register to be organ and tissue donors. | Read storyJuly 14, 2007
Rocky Mountain News
When life comes from death
Lori Sanchez and Cheryl Badger are two Colorado moms who have been touched by organ donation in very different ways. Lori, mother of 10-year-old Vince, is so thankful today for the organ donor that saved her son's life after he received a kindey/liver transplant. Cheryl, mother of three-year-old Brianna, lost her daughter to Long QT syndrome. In the midst of her grief, Cheryl and her husband agreed to donate their daughter's organs and help save lives. Both women were honored at Donor Alliance's 8th annual Donor Dash on Sunday, July 15. | Read storyJuly 13, 2007
Intermountain Jewish News
Regional Rabbis visit Flying J Ranch site
The Intermountain Jewish News published an in-depth article about the recent Flying J Ranch Rabbi Retreat. The article highlights the Ramah in the Rockies at the Flying J Ranch project and the continued fundraising efforts. | View PDFJuly 12, 2007
Rocky Mountain News
Coalition goal: Cover the kids Health insurance for every child is group's aim
A front page story in the Rocky Mountain News highlights the importance of the Child Health Plan Plus program in Colorado as well as the need to reauthorize State Children's Health Insurance Programs nationally. | Read storyJuly 12, 2007
Rocky Mountain News
Medical plan a financial lifesaver for ill girl's family
The Ortiz family, whose children have been members of the Child Health Plan Plus program for more than five years, were recently featured in the Rocky Mountain News. Angelina Ortiz has asthma and without CHP+ the Oritz family would have to pay $1,200 a month for her medications alone. With CHP+ they pay just $12 a month - a financial lifesaver for the family. | Read storyJuly 04, 2007
9News @ 4:00 p.m.
Three siblings need heart transplants
The Moore family has faced more difficulities in the past year than most families will endure in a lifetime. Three siblings, Samantha, 16; Gary, 14; and Brandi, 10 have been diagnosed with a rare heart disease that can only be cured with heart transplant surgery. Samantha has already undergone her surgery and will serve a big-sister duty unlike any other as she stands by for when her little borther and sister will need their heart transplants. | Read storyJuly 03, 2007
9News
Donor Dash
The 8th Annual Donor Dash will be held on Sunday, July 15 at 8:00 a.m. in Washington Park. Donor Alliance's signature event is for the entire family to honor the lives of organ and tissue donors, celebrate the lives of organ and tissue recipients and recognize the lives of those waiting for a lifesaving transplant. | Read storyJune 20, 2007
850 KOA-AM
Urology Close Up
As the only fully comprehensive urology center in the Rocky Mountain region, The Urology Center of Colorado provides patients with the latest advancements in urologic care. 850 KOA-AM's April Zesbaugh recently sat down with the TUCC physicians to learn more about this unique facility. | Read storyJune 17, 2007
9News
Tips for building a good father/child relationship
On the 98th annual Father's Day, 9News sat down with Rich Batten, a fatherhood specialist at the Colorado Department of Human Services, to discuss simple activities kids and dads can do to connect with each other. | Read storyJune 16, 2007
Rocky Mountain News
Author of his own life
Professor Ken Hammond, a 90-year-old resident at The Academy in Boulder, has recently published his twelfth book, Beyond Rationality / The Search for Wisdom in a Troubled Time. The article reflects on Professor Hammond's accomplishments throughout his life. | Read storyJune 14, 2007
9News @ 4 p.m.
The week before Father's Day is Men's Health Week
Prostate cancer is a disease that affects many American men. Fortunately, new research is continuously advancing the cure rates of this disease. During Men's Health Week, 9News sat down with The Urology Center of Colorado physician Lawrence Karsh to discuss a new clinical research trial for the treatment of prostate cancer. | Read storyMay 25, 2007
Parker Chronicle
Partnership yields symbolic public art piece
Newland Communities, in partnership with Chaparral High School, invited students from the sculpture class to compete in an art contest to create a scultpure concept for the Stonegate and Park Guell neighborhoods. The winning piece is slated to be constructed in the fall of this year. | Read storyMay 17, 2007
Littleton Indepedent
Son's miracle transplant inspires Littleton mom to give back
Donor Alliance volunteer, Lori Sanchez, talks about her experience with organ donation as her 10-year-old son, Vince, was the youngest person in the world to receive a rare organ transplant to help fight his disease. In the article, Lori urges people to sign up to be organ and tissue donors as one donor can save up to eight lives and enhance up to 100 lives. | Read storyApril 29, 2007
Colorado Springs Gazette
Linking people with disabilities
Disaboom Inc., was founded to develop the first online community dedicated to transforming the way Americans with disabilities live their lives, and serving as a comprehensive online resource for the disabled, their caregivers, immediate families, rehabilitation providers and employers. Founded and designed by doctors and fellow Disaboomers to meet this untapped market's specific needs, Disaboom.com will bring together content and tools ranging from specialized health information to social networking to daily living resources, in a single interactive site. | Read storyApril 26, 2007
7News
Covering the Uninsured in Colorado
On Thursday, April 26, 7News hosted a call-in for families to learn more about public health insurance programs. Bill Clark, 7News reporter, interviewed Angela Rayes about her experience on Medicaid as part of his Cover the Uninsured Week coverage. | Read storyApril 25, 2007
9News, CW2, Univision
Denver Hosts Fourth Annual Health Fair for Cover the Uninsured Week
One of the highlights of Cover the Uninsured Week in Denver each year is the free health and enrollment fair for uninsured residents. This year, more than 400 adults and children were screened for various health issues and informed of local health care resources. 9News, the CW2 and Univision were all there to capture this great event.April 24, 2007
KOAA-TV
The Struggle of the Uninsured in our Community
Following several community events in Colorado Springs coinciding with Cover the Uninsured Week, KOAA-TV ran two stories on the plight of the uninsured in Colorado Springs and available community resources.April 24, 2007
KREX-TV, KJCT-TV
Low-Cost Health Insurance for Children Available
The focus of Cover the Uninsured Week 2007 is enrolling eligible families in available public health insurance programs. These two Grand Junction television stations highlighted those enrollment programs by informing viewers of the resources available through Child Health Plan Plus.April 23, 2007
9News @ 5 a.m.
Cover the Uninsured Fair
On Monday, April 23, 9News hosted a call-in to inform Colorado residents of available public health insurance resources and the fourth annual Cover the Uninsured Week health fair.
| Read storyApril 21, 2007
The Gazette
Letters - Thursday - Health of the Nation
As Cover the Uninsured Week 2007 launched, the Colorado Springs Gazette ran an opinion-editorial piece from a local physician on the critical need to provide health insurance for all Americans. | Read storyApril 10, 2007
North Denver News
April aims to increase organ and tissue donations
April is national donate life month and with more than 1,700 Coloradan's on the wait list and more than 96,000 Americans waiting nationally, it's important to spread the word about the importance of organ and tissue donation. Safeway has partnered with Donor Alliance and the American Transplant Foundation to help people register their decision to be donors at their local Safeway pharamacy. | Read storyMarch 23, 2007
Pueblo Business Journal
Modest income workers losing health care benefits
As health insurance costs continue to rise, an increasing number of modest income families are not able to pay for health insurance for themselves or their children. The Pueblo Business Journal explored this issue with data from Cover the Uninsured and The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. | Read storyMarch 15, 2007
The Rocky Mountain News, 7News, CW 2 News, Univision
Coloradans call on Congress to restore kids' insurance aid
In our fourth year working with the Cover the Uninsured campaign in Colorado, The Bawmann Group coordianted a news conference on March 14 to bring together Colorado leaders in support of the reauthorization of the State Children's Health Insurance program (SCHIP), known as Child Health Plan Plus in Colorado. The news conference and media relations efforts resulted in many news stories including this on in the Rocky Mountain News. The story was also featured on 7News, CW 2 News and Univision. | Read storyFebruary 14, 2007
Greeley Tribune
LEAP Tips to Staying Warm
Throughout the winter months, the Colorado Low-income Energy AssistanceProgram provides tips to help Coloradans stay home. In February, the Greeley Tribune highlighted the program's guide to keeping homes warm during the winter.
February 03, 2007
The Cherry Creek News
Prenatal care in Denver
The Child Health Plan Plus Prenatal Care Program was recently featured in The Cherry Creek News offering health tips for pregnant women. | Read storyJanuary 31, 2007
The Denver Post
Fund set up for child of victim in Greeley
The Bawmann Group is honored to be assisting the managers of the Colorado State Employees Credit Union with their internal and external communications during the recent trageic death of employee, Heather Garraus. Through our efforts, recent news coverage focused on the scholarship fund CSECU established for Heather’s 9-year-old daughter, Victoria. | Read storyJanuary 21, 2007
Longmont Daily Times-Call
Program offers help with heat bills
Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) recipient, Toni Stark, shares her story and encourages other needy citizens to apply for helpful home heating assistance. | Read storyJanuary 13, 2007
Rocky Mountain News
Needy facing chilly winter as help with bills shrinks
As Colorado continues to get hit with strong winter storms, many are struggling to pay their home heating bills. Rocky Mountain News examined this problem through a profile on the Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and a program benefit recipient. | Read storyJanuary 08, 2007
9News @ 4 p.m.
A history lesson from Colorado's outgoing First Lady
Former First Lady, Frances Owens, has worked tirelessly to make the Governor's Mansion sparkle for future Governors' families and with help from The Bawmann Group, she has created a video that highlights some of the history of the Boettcher Mansion and the recent renovations of the Carriage House. The impact that Mrs. Owens has left on the Mansion and the state of Colorado will never be forgotten. | Read storyDecember 11, 2006
CBS4 News @ 6 p.m.
Mom to ride Rose Bowl float in honor of son
Kelli Jantz, donor mother of Jake Snakenberg, has been selected by Donor Alliance to ride on the Donate Life float at the 118th Tournament of Roses Parade on Janurary 1, 2007, in Pasadena, California. She is one of 23 riders that have been touched by organ donation to ride in the parade. In addition to being a donor mother, Kelli has worked as a transplant coordinator at Presbyterian/ St. Luke's for nearly 20 years. Her story has touched many lives and she says that she is honored to ride at the Rose Bowl, as football was one of Jake's favorite activities. | Read storyNovember 27, 2006
CBS4News @ 5 p.m.
Health Experts Say Its Not Too Late For Flu Shot
Following the CDC's designation of November 27 - December 3 as National Influenza Vaccination Week, CBS4News came to the Colorado Influenza and Pneumococcal Alert Coalition to get the scoop on how Coloradans can protect themselves from the virus this holiday season. | Read storyNovember 21, 2006
Rocky Mountain News
Target tags drugs at $4
The Rocky Mountain News recently interviewed Brad Young, head of goverment relations for RxPlus Pharmacies, about retail outlets such as Target and Wal-Mart selling generic prescription drugs.| Read story
October 23, 2006
Rocky Mountain News
Medicare Plan D gets mixed grades New drug benefit works for some seniors, not others
Brad Young, head of goverment relations for RxPlus Pharmacies, was recently interviewed by the Rocky Mountain News about how Medicare Part D is affecting Colorado pharmacies.| Read story
October 23, 2006
Jackson Hole Star Tribune
WMC receives award for organ donation
The Department of Health and Human Services recognized 11 hospitals in Colorado and Wyoming for excellence in organ donation rates. The awards ceremony took place last week, at the National Learning Congress in New Orleans. The awards were presented in conjunction with Donor Alliance, Colorado's federally designated organ procurement organization. | Read storyOctober 20, 2006
The Oredigger
Thanks to Representative Gwyn Green
The Bawmann Group recently helped a RxPlus Pharmacies member pharmacist reach out to his community to thank Colorado representative Gywn Green for her vote on an important issue. | Read storyOctober 10, 2006
Rocky Mountain News
State's flu vaccine supply bounces back
There is more flu vaccine available in Colorado this year than ever before, which allows anyone in Colorado who wants to avoid the flu to be vaccinated against the virus. Colorado Influenza and Pneumococcal Alert coordinator, Roberta Smith, was interviewed by the Rocky Mountain News about the overwhelming flu vaccine supply this year. | Read storyOctober 09, 2006
North Denver News
Run, Flee! the Flu is Coming
Following the launch of the 2006-2007 Colorado Influenza and Pneumococcal Alert Coalition flu vaccination campaign, North Denver News highlighted the health care focus of the campaign. | Read storyOctober 09, 2006
Rocky Mountain News
Two New Yorkers beat huge odds to get kidneys
Each year, Donor Alliance hosts the Donor Family Tribute, a ceremony in rememberance of loved ones who passed away and chose to donate their organs to those in need. This year, speakers Fred D'Amico and Izya Dukorsky shared their story of the miracle they received when Bob Thomas, a Colorado Springs man, donated his kidneys to save these men from their life-debilitating illnesses. The Rocky Mountain News covered their amazing story. | Read storyOctober 03, 2006
CBS4News @ 5 p.m.
New Campaign Urges Healthcare Pros to Get Flu Shot
As the Colorado Influenza and Pneumococcal Alert Coalition announced its 2006-2007 campaign to increase the rate of flu vaccinations among health care professionals, Kathy Walsh and CBS4 interviewed local coalition members for their perspective on the issue. | Read storySeptember 29, 2006
Rocky Mountain News
Low-income kids' health plan expands
The Child Health Plan Plus program was featured in a recent Rocky Mountain News article. The article highlighted the program's increase in enrollment and new employer pilot program. | Read storySeptember 25, 2006
The Denver Post
Tighter laws to cut into hiring market
The Post highlights problems employers are having with new immigration laws and mentions how human resource outsourcing firms like LMC Resources are dealing with the problem. | Read storySeptember 22, 2006
The Denver Post
Enrollment grows in health plan for kids
The Denver Post highlighted the increase in enrollment for the Child Health Plan Plus program in a recent news brief. | Read storySeptember 17, 2006
The Denver Post
The "D" in Medicare Part D stands for doughnut.
Al Lewis, business columnist for The Denver Post, included RxPlus Pharmacy member Dennis Mantas, who runs Wheat Ridge Pharmacy, in his Sunday column about Medicare Part D.| Read story
August 29, 2006
The Denver Post
Medicare bleeds indie druggists
Mark Kinney, executive director of RxPlus Pharmacies, was interviewed by Denver Post columnist, Al Lewis, regarding the impact of Medicare Part D on independent pharmacies in Colorado. | Read storyAugust 21, 2006
NEWS4
Easter Seals Lands Josh Blue for Tax Check-Off PSA
High fives all around for Easter Seals of Colorado, one of our state's most important organizations for residents with disabilities. Due to some amazing schmoozing by Easter Seals Development Director Amy Kusek, NBC's Last Comic Standing winner, Denver's own Josh Blue, agreed to tape a PSA about Easter Seal's upcoming Tax Check-Off effort. Blue earlier served as a camp counselor for Easter Seals of Colorado, so Kusek knew he'd be happy to hear from his old buds. The taping occurred on "Blue Monday," when the city honored Blue for his Last Comic Standing win. This is the first year Easter Seals of Colorado will be on Colorado state tax forms as a check-off option. Getting some "Denver royalty" to endorse the effort should result in a nice return for this worthy organization. The Bawmann Group was happy to assist Easter Seals with the PSA's taping. We're fools for a good cause (and for a little celebrity elbow rubbing). We encourage everyone to contribute to Easter Seals when completing their taxes in '07. | Read storyAugust 19, 2006
Rocky Mountain News
Gilding the golden years: Luxury retirement retreats decorate with ideas for any home
Betsy Lehndorff, reporter for the Rocky Mountain News, mentioned The Academy and Bella Vista in her feature about luxurious living in retirement and assisted living communities. In her story, she credits owners Gary Berg and Karen McMurry as pioneers in the trend of exceptional living for people 55 and older. | Read storyAugust 10, 2006
Univision
New report on health insurance for kids
On August 10, Steve Tool, executive director of Colorado's Department of Health Care Policy and Financing was intereviewed on Univision regarding a new report about children's health insurance. In Colorado, enrollment in Child Health Plan Plus is up. The story ran during the 5pm and 10pm newscasts.August 09, 2006
Boulder Daily Camera
Feds pick up health insurance slack
Steve Tool, executive director of the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing was recently interviewed about Child Health Plan Plus enrollment based on a new study released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.July 29, 2006
Steamboat Pilot
Roper with (Transplanted) Heart Gives Donor Alliance a Boost
Roper Ryan Rochlitz is not letting a heart transplant slow him down. The Cheyenne, Wyoming cowboy and his team roping partner won third at the recent Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo. The following week he lassoed first at the Riverton, WY competition. Rocklitz's roping success is also a win for Donor Alliance because Ryan never misses an opportunity to urge folks to register to be organ and tissue donors. Look for Ryan at upcoming rodeos in Castle Rock, Pueblo, Douglas, WY, and in November at the important Circuit Finals in Denver. | Read storyJuly 16, 2006
Donor Dash Sets Participant Record
Television appearances by Jennifer Moe, Communications Director for the Donor Alliance, on KMGH-TV Channel 7's 11 am news with Katie Trexler and Bertha Lynn and KUSA-TV Channel 9's Colorado and Company with Denise Plante and Mark McIntosh, gave Donor Alliance's Donor Dash the momentum it needed to set a new participation record. The entry forms are still being counted, but the previous attendance record in the mid 800's was easily exceeded when event staff started looking for bib numbers exceeding the 1,000 mark. Our thanks to Jennifer for her stellar media work, and to the news media for helping out by running a slew of PSAs to support Donor Alliance's biggest event of the year.June 30, 2006
Denver Business Journal
Two clinics plan to merge
On July 1, 2006, Colorado Urology Associates and Western Urologic Associates officially merged to form The Urology Center of Colorado. The Denver Business Journal informed its readers of the merger on their Web site on June 30. | Read storyJune 13, 2006
KBNO 1280 AM
Child Health Plan Plus helps Colorado families.
Child Health Plan Plus was recently highlighted on KBNO 1280 AM, a Denver Latino radio station. Peg Martinez, CHP+ regional outreach coordinator, was inteviewed for 30 minutes about the benefits of the program.June 09, 2006
KRZA-FM
Child Health Plan Plus Covers Alamosa Kids
A radio station in Alamosa recently featured the Child Health Plan Plus program. Joanne Lindsay, health policy analyst for the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, was inverviewed about CHP+ and it's statewide enrollment efforts.June 08, 2006
Rocky Mountain News
On the Move: Child Health Plan Plus Hires Regional Outreach Coordinators
The Rocky Mountain News recently announced the Child Health Plan Plus Regional Outreach Coordinator team. | Read storyJune 01, 2006
Fort Collins Coloradoan
State aims to expand CHP+ coverage
The Fort Collins Coloradoan recently featured CHP+, interviewing Steve Tool, executive director of the state Department of Health Care Policy and Financing; Nikki Smyrl Gross, CHP+ regional outreach coordinator; and Collene Gerlach, a mother with three children enrolled in CHP+. | Read storyMay 26, 2006
Univision Series Spotlights Hair Sciences Center
A four-part series by reporter Luis Godinez educated Univision's audience to the state-of-the-art hair replacement techniques practiced by Dr. James Harris at his Hair Sciences Center in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Godinez allowed the camera to follow him as Dr. Harris performed hair replacement surgery on him. Godinez's series not only featured Dr. Harris, but also a psychologist who explained why hair is such an important part of our lives. Godinez says he's excited about doing a follow-up story later when his new look is fully grown in.May 18, 2006
7News, 5 a.m. & 6 a.m.
Child Health Plan Plus launches statewide education and enrollment campaign.
7News highlighted the Child Health Plan Plus education and enrollment campaign on Thursday. The station interviewed Steve Tool, executive director of the State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, live during the 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. news. | Read storyMay 15, 2006
KMGH-TV Channel 7
Season Finale of Grey's Anatomy Leads to Nice Client Mention
The dramatic season finale of Grey's Anatomy focused on a character's heart transplant (and a whole lot of romance). The Bawmann Group contacted Anne Trujillo, Channel 7's 10 pm news anchor, to see if she could inject a little reality into the situation by reminding viewers that thousands of patients are on angonizingly long waiting lists because of a shortage of organs and tissue. Ms. Trujillo reminded viewers of this fact and gave our client, the Donor Alliance, some nice exposure in the process.May 03, 2006
9News @ 5 a.m.
No Health Insurance? Here's help
Cover the Uninsured Week presented its third annual free health and enrollment fair for uninsured Coloradans on May 3, 2006. 9News was there to inform Denver citizens of the event. | Read storyMay 02, 2006
Denver Post
Rising Costs Increasingly Unhealthy
The rising costs of health coverage are having alarming effects on individuals across the country. Al Lewis of the Denver Post examined this problem in a column highlighting the efforts of Cover the Uninsured Week. | Read storyApril 30, 2006
Colorado Springs Gazette
Kids insurance isn't just for the poor
The Colorado Springs Gazette recently ran a feature story on Child Health Plan Plus highlighting Barbara Ladon, CHP+ office director and Mary Rivera, CHP+ regional outreach coordinator. | Read storyApril 30, 2006
Donate Life Month Events Put the Spotlight on Organ/Tissue Donation and The Donor Alliance
April, Donate Life Month, was a busy one for The Donor Alliance, the Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) for Colorado and Wyoming. The Bawmann Group handled the media for Donate Life Month events at Larimer Square, The Capitol, and in Five Points. Thanks to a whole bunch of help from Steve Farber and Heidi Hertzel at the American Transplant Foundation, Mayor John Hickenlooper, Congresswoman Diana DeGette, Governor Bill Owens and U.S. Senator Ken Salazar spoke at the Donate Life Month events about the need for more folks to sign-up to be organ and tissue donors. The events were covered by Channels 2, 4, 7, 31 and Univision.April 27, 2006
Rocky Mountain News
Romanoff says insurance gap for state's kids unacceptable
David Montero, Rocky Mountain News city reporter, was also on hand during the Cover the Uninsured Week kick-off news conference to hear a first hand account of the difficulties of being an uninsured Coloradan and what Colorado law makers intend to do about it. | Read storyApril 26, 2006
CBS4News @ 5 p.m.
Uninsured Coloradans Gamble on Not Getting Sick
Forty- six million Americans are uninsured. 767,000 Coloradans are uninsured. On April 26, legislators, health care leaders and uninsured individuals kicked off Cover the Uninsured Week at the Colorado State Capitol. CTUW is the largest campaign in history to urge Congress to make health care coverage their top priority. Kathy Walsh and CBS4 were there to bring this problem to light. | Read storyApril 07, 2006
The Pueblo Chieftain and Canon City Daily Record
Health program targets uninsured
Steve Tool, executive director of the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing made a recent trip to Pueblo and Canon City to promote Child Health Plan Plus. The Pueblo Chieftain and Canon City Daily Record ran stories highligting the program. | Read storyApril 05, 2006
The Denver Post & Rocky Mountain News
The Bawmann Group begins work with Child Health Plan Plus
The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing recently signed a contract with MAXIMUS, in partnership with The Bawmann Group, to provide marketing and outreach services for Child Health Plan Plus. | Read storyMarch 21, 2006
Denver Post
CFMC Highlights Issue of Health Care Disparities
An opinion column run on the cover of the Sunday Denver Post Perspectives section highlights healthcare disparities in Colorado. "Researchers have known for a long time that people of color suffer disproportionately from poorer health than whites, both nationally and in Colorado," the column notes. The piece, authored by Denver Post Columnist Susan Thornton and Jane Brock, M.D., medical officer with CFMC, discusses health care provider cultural competency education as one response to health care disparities. CFMC is offering Web-based cultural competency training for Colorado physicians and their staffs. For more information on the training go to www.cfmc.org. | Read storyMarch 02, 2006
CBS4
Help for over-plucked brows
Dr. James Harris' Hair Sciences Center of Colorado alerted The Bawmann Group that their eyebrow business was (sorry, we can't resist) really growing. We thought the story idea was a good one, and Kathy Walsh at CBS4 agreed. Click on the link here and you can watch while Dr. Harris gives an attractive young lady some beautiful brows. | Read storyMarch 02, 2006
7News @ 5 p.m.
Advancements in Cancer Care
New advancements in cancer treatment give cancer patients hope every day. On Thursday, March 2, 7News at 5 p.m. highlighted one new advancement, neulasta, a drug given to patients undergoing chemotherapy to build their white blood cell count. Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers' physician, Dev Paul, D.O., Ph.D., and an RMCC patient were featured in the story.February 28, 2006
Rocky Mountain News
More Foodie Fodder
On March 21, Rocky Mountain News columnist Penny Parker and The Denver Post travel editor Kyle Wagner will host a benefit dinner for the Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Foundation at Panzano. The Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to cancer patients and their families throughout Colorado. | Read storyFebruary 23, 2006
7News @ 5 p.m.
Blood And Marrow Transplant Program Celebrates Milestone
The Rocky Mountain Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, a partnership between Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers and Presbyterian/ St. Luke's Medical Center, celebrated its 1,000th transplant on February 23, 2006. 7News was there to capture the tremendous milestone for Denver viewers. | Read storyFebruary 13, 2006
Senior Publication Focuses on Hair Replacement Study
A journal article confirming the efficacy of Dr. James Harris' SAFE System for hair replacement surgery caught the eye of Senior Journal editors. The publication's interest was prompted by the fact that the SAFE system allows physicians to replace grey hair. Earlier technologies were ineffective at replacing delicate, grey hair. | Read storyFebruary 07, 2006
webindia123.com
Dr. Harris gets publicity in India
A little international publicity never hurts a growing medical practice. How about a billion people tuned into your news in India! Our team was able to secure news placement for Dr. James Harris with India's premier Web information portal about his new technique for hair replacement. | Read storyJanuary 29, 2006
The New York Times
In 200 Years of Family Letters, a Nation's Story
Mary Wolff, a resident at The Academy in Boulder was featured on the front page of Sunday's Times regarding her priceless treasures- more than 75,000 letters that date back to the early 1800s. Her letters document important historical events as well as lively anecdotes narrated by her long line of ancestors. The collection is one of the rarest of its kind in the nation. | Read storyJanuary 25, 2006
Colorado Springs KXRM-TV (Fox) at 9 p.m.
Cancer patients learn about Medicare
KXRM-TV (Fox) in Colorado Springs featured Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers' educational seminar on Medicare Part D during its 9 p.m. newscast. The seminar provided information on recent Medicare changes, including issues dealing with enrollment, cost and coverage. For more information on RMCC, please visit: www.coloradocancercenters.com.January 18, 2006
9News at 4 p.m.
Joint Energy for Pain
With every passing year many of us notice a few more aches or pains. Over time, our kness can take a real beating. 9News came to Dr. Scott Brandt of Colorado Pain Specialists to discuss a new treatment called Joint Energy. Dr. Brandt was featured in the 4 p.m. broadcast on Wednesday, January 18. To view the story, click here and visit the 9News Web site.| Read story
January 16, 2006
The Daily Camera-Boulder
When modern care meets elegant assisted living...
The Academy at Bella Vista recently opened its doors to residents diagnosed with dementia. This secure memory-care home, for up to 10 residents, is located on a wooded half acre in central Boulder. Bella Vista offers exceptional care and service in a gracious residential setting. | Read storyJanuary 01, 2006
Colorado Runner Magazine
No more aching knees
Many people suffer from knee aches and pains. A new technique may help relieve that pain. “Joint Energy” is an injection therapy designed to restore knee health for individuals who are experiencing pain because of aging, sports activites, physical occupations or other factors. | Read storyDecember 23, 2005
7News @ 11 a.m.
Lehrer's Flowers supports Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Foundation
Thanks to Lehrer's Flowers for its holiday bouquet campaign supporting Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Foundation! The promotional campaign was featured on 7News on Friday December 23 during the 11 a.m. news show. For information about the Foundation, go to www.coloradocancercenters.comNovember 12, 2005
Rocky Mountain News
Film debut a hair-raising experience for Denver doctor
When the world's leading hair transplant specialist, Dr. Jim Harris, agreed to participate in a documentary about combovers, he never imagined it would be a hair-raising experience. Read about the debut of Combover in Penny Parker's column. | Read storyNovember 11, 2005
Rocky Mountain News
1,500 kids get Medicaid reprieve
When 1,500 vulnerable Colorado children received a last minute extension of their Medicaid plans, Rocky Mountain News came to Peg Long, CAFCA executive director for a statement. | Read storyOctober 27, 2005
CBS4News @ 4 p.m.
A New Option for Early-Stage Breast Cancer: Partial Breast Radiation
Patients suffering from breast cancer now have a radiation therapy option that cuts their treatment time from six weeks to one. News4 came to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers' physician Chad Levitt to discuss his use of the treatment. Dr. Levitt was featured in the 4 p.m. broadcast on Thursday, October 27.October 20, 2005
The Daily Camera
Family Ties: Boulder woman treasures historical records going back six generations
Mary Wolff, a resident of The Academy, an upscale retirement community in Boulder, has literally kept her family's history close to her heart. The Daily Camera chronicled her story. | Read storyOctober 19, 2005
CBS4News
Drug Effective Against Early Breast Cancer
News4 came to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers' physician Dev Paul after three studies revealed a stunning drop in the risk of relapse for early-stage breast cancer following the use of the drug Herceptin. Dr. Paul's explanation of the drug and opinion of the studies' results were featured in the 10 p.m. broadcast on Wednesday, October 19 and in the 5 a.m. broadcast on Thursday, October 20.October 09, 2005
The Longmont Daily Times Call
Uphill Battle: Independents struggle as pharmacy benefit managers tilt playing field in favor of big chains
Colorado's independent pharmacies face daily battles with pharmacy benefit managers over prescription drug coverage and prices. Mark Kinney, executive director of Rx Plus, gave his thoughts on an FTC pharmacy benefit managers report to The Longmont Daily Times-Call.September 25, 2005
9News @ 10 p.m.
Early Breast Cancer Detection and Genetic Counseling
New developments linking genetic components to cancer incidence continue to fascinate physicians and the general public. On Sunday, September 25, Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers' genetic counselor, Lisa Mullineaux, gave her thoughts on genetics and cancer during 9News' 10 p.m. broadcast.September 14, 2005
7News @ 5 p.m.
A New Predictor of the Likelihood of Breast Cancer Recurrence
Oncotype DX Genomic Assay is a sophisticated genetic test that allows oncologists to predict the likelihood of early-stage breast cancer recurrence within 10 years. Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers' physician Dev Paul and an RMCC patient explained their experiences with the test during 7News' 5 p.m. broadcast on Wednesday, September 14.August 09, 2005
9News @ 5 a.m.
Lung Cancer in Women
Following Dana Reeve's diagnosis with lung cancer, Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers' physician John Fleagle was interviewed on the incidence of lung cancer in women. Dr. Fleagle aired live at 5 a.m. on 9News on Tuesday, August 8.July 14, 2005
9News @ 4 p.m.
New Advances in Hair Replacement
As Coloradans continue to look for hair replacement options, 9News came to the world's leading hair transplant specialist, Dr. Jim Harris, for more information. Dr. Harris was featured in the 4 p.m. broadcast on Thursday, July 14.July 13, 2005
Rocky Mountain News
Seeking to improve kids' care
In July, Colorado's Child Health Plan Plus outlined a plan to state health experts and lawmakers that would give 300,000 of Colorado's poorest children their own doctors and preventative care.
08/25/2010
Local egg farmers hope consumers put recall in perspective ...KUSA 9
08/15/2010
TUCC Foundation and the 6th Annual Classic Aircraft and Car Show...KYGO-FM
07/22/2010
Jennifer Prinz, chief operating officer of Donor Alliance, Interview...KCNC CBS4
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