May 22, 2015
by Jake Cohn I almost died at birth. For more than a month I was in intensive care before coming home to live in Telluride, Colorado. As a result of the high elevation in Telluride, I was on oxygen 24/7 for the first few years of my life. I spent my first three... May 21, 2015
by Peggy J. Noonan Too many Americans are fat. Too many have diabetes, heart disease and other chronic problems, or are well on their way to developing them. Our leaders debate solutions, but a nationwide health remedy remains elusive. The good news? State and local... May 21, 2015
Bruce G. Bender, PhD, Meg Burke, MHSA, Andrew H. Liu, MD, Deborah Fending, RN, Barry Make, MD Funding source: This program was funded by an unrestricted educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline Address correspondence to: Bruce G. Bender, Ph.D. Professor and Head,... May 21, 2015
by Bruce G. Bender, PhD, Perry Dickinson, MD, Allison Rankin, MPH, Frederick S. Wamboldt, MD, Linda Zittleman, MSPH and John M. Westfall, MD, MPH. Abstract Introduction: Asthma is often under-diagnosed and under-treated in primary care. The Colorado Asthma Toolkit... May 21, 2015
National Jewish Health is taking their successful Asthma Tool Kit Program into Denver-metro communities to help train health care providers on asthma diagnosis and care. National Jewish Health has partnered with Metro Community Providers Network, who work with... May 21, 2015
This video, produced by the Institute of Medicine, highlights a recent report on the integration of primary care and public health. The integration of primary care and public health can enhance the capacity of both sectors to carry out their respective missions and... May 21, 2015
The occurrence of asthma is particularly high in Colorado, but asthma patients in Pueblo and El Paso counties are getting expert help thanks in part to efforts of Southeastern Colorado Area Health Education Center, National Jewish Health and Kaiser Permanente. The... May 21, 2015
STERLING – Imagine trying to perform your daily routine while sucking on a straw. That’s how Del Northrup, of New Raymer, describes living with asthma. A lot of people don’t understand what asthma is, he said. Asthma is the inflammation and narrowing of the... May 21, 2015
While talking with Heather on the phone, I hear Ty running around the room, calling to his mother, and basically sounding like a typical little boy. This is great to hear, and I wonder how Heather and Ty work together to help him live this active childhood. Although... May 21, 2015
Linda Zittleman is the Associate Director for the High Plains Research Network. This is the last in a series of articles for an asthma awareness project in eastern Colorado by the High Plains Research Community Advisory Council. Asthma attacks are caused by swelling... 