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• Repub. proposes tighter rules on abortion clinics

  March 19, 2013 3:57 PM

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A Republican lawmakeri laid out his plan Tuesday for tighter regulations on abortion facilities in Texas, a measure that some worry may force smaller clinics to close. Sen. Bob Deuell, R-Greenville, defended his bill from fierce criticism on Tuesday that what he really was trying to... more »

• Lamborn and Udall launch naming committee for new VA Clinic

  February 27, 2013 7:32 PM

  WASHINGTON D.C. - They may sit on opposite sides of the aisle in Congress but today Senator Mark Udall, (D) Boulder and Congressman Doug Lamborn, (R) Colorado Springs found a piece of common ground, literally. The politicians have launched a committee to come up with a name for the new... more »

• Marijuana clinic owner gets prison term

  January 7, 2013 4:16 PM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Southern California man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for running what prosecutors claim was an illegal pot business that only pretended to be legitimate under California's medical marijuana law. Aaron Sandusky of Rancho Cucamonga was sentenced Monday for conspiracy and possession... more »

• Rabies shot clinic in Pueblo this weekend

  August 10, 2011 9:16 PM

  As reported cases of rabies increase, there is a low-cost way to get your pets vaccinated. Pueblo Animal Services is offering a low cost rabies shot clinic on Saturday, August 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rabies vaccinations will be $8 per animal and other vaccines will be... more »

• Location announced for new VA clinic in Springs

  April 16, 2011 12:44 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - A new veterans outpatient clinic in Colorado Springs will be built on the city's west side between Interstate 25 and Garden of the Gods Park. Colorado Republican congressman Doug Lamborn announced the location Saturday. The clinic will be built on an 18-acre site... more »

• Veteran clinic to be built in Colorado Springs

  February 8, 2011 1:04 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Congressman Doug Lamborn says the Veterans Affairs Department will start construction this year on a medical clinic in Colorado Springs. Lamborn, a Colorado Republican, said Monday the site for the clinic could be announced this week. The Gazette of Colorado Springs reports the new... more »

• Taking the ouch out of shots: Colorado-based company introduces a new needle-free technology

  November 14, 2010 5:29 PM

  Grimacing faces and shots involving needles may become a thing of the past. PharmaJet®, based out of Golden, Colorado, introduced a needle-free injection device for vaccine and drug delivery in 2009. A little over three weeks ago The Little Clinic, located in several Colorado King Soopers stores, began... more »

• Medical clinic tries to help former inmates find jobs

  November 11, 2010 3:03 PM

  SET Family Medical Clinics is trying to help former inmates get jobs. It's called Jail to Jobs. The goal is to reduce the number of repeat offenders. Statistically 64 percent of offenders in Colorado end up back in jail later. more »

• Legal clinic to address bankruptcy and credit issues

  October 20, 2010 3:45 PM

  Attorneys will volunteer their time for a low-cost clinic in El Paso County covering the topics of bankruptcy, creditor/debtor rights, consumer protection and debt collection. The Court Care clinic will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade... more »

• State confirms first cases of the flu

  October 15, 2010 10:34 PM

  It's time to really consider getting the flu shot--the state of Colorado has just confirmed the first three cases of the flu in our state. This year, the CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get a seasonal flu vaccine. The flu typically peaks in late fall and... more »

• Fort Carson opens $72 million medical clinic

  September 28, 2010 8:33 AM

  Fort Carson is formally opening a $72 million clinic for dental, pediatrics, acupuncture and other services. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned Tuesday. Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins, Fort Carson's commanding general, and Maj. Gen. M. Ted Wong, the Army's Western Regional Medical Command deputy commanding general for readiness,... more »

• Rumors of poisonings worry local pet owners

  August 26, 2010 10:57 AM

  Posters showing up in stores around Penrose have pet owners in Fremont County on edge. The hand written posters have been placed in windows, bulletin boards, and counters and they warn pet owners about someone who is randomly poisoning dogs with anti-freeze in meat. The signs don't tell... more »

• Immunization clinic planned

  June 15, 2010 1:29 PM

  Free adult vaccinations are being offered from 2 to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 18, at The Citadel through a partnership with Penrose-St Francis Health Services, the El Paso County Department of Health and Environment, Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and The Citadel. The additional types of adult vaccines to... more »

• Hundreds of cancer survivors to gather

  June 10, 2010 3:59 PM

  Hundreds of cancer survivors will gather for a celebration on Friday. The theme is "Love Heals." This the 5th year for the celebration, sponsored by Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers. Six hundred cancer survivors, patients and community members are expected. It happens at 3027 N. Circle Drive from 11:30... more »

• Large animal rescue training scheduled

  May 10, 2010 3:17 PM

  Pueblo Animal Services is hosting a Large Animal Rescue Course on May 14 and 15, at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. The purpose of this class is to educate first responders, animal control personnel and horse owners in the safe rescue of large animals from emergency situations such as trailer... more »

• Low cost rabies clinics planned

  April 20, 2010 6:05 PM

  With rabies cases on the rise in Colorado, the Pueblo City-County Health Department reminds individuals that vaccination against rabies is mandatory for all dogs, cats, and ferrets in Pueblo County. Pueblo Animal Services is offering rabies vaccine for $8 and other vaccines at the following low cost vaccine clinics:... more »

• Rabies vaccination clinic offered in Pueblo

  March 23, 2010 5:36 PM

  With the growing concern of rabies in Colorado Pueblo Animal Services and the Pueblo City-County Health Department want to remind individuals that vaccination against rabies is mandatory for all dogs, cats, and ferrets in Pueblo County. "Rabies cases are rising, 19 animal cases have occurred in Colorado since January... more »

• $750,000 scholarship program announced

  March 2, 2010 3:26 PM

  Four state colleges in Pueblo and Colorado Springs have joined with Kaiser Permanente open opportunities to more than a hundred of people who may want to work in the health care field. The million dollar program will support careers in nursing and front line health care professionals such as... more »

• H1N1 vaccines unrestricted in the Springs

  December 5, 2009 7:16 PM

  Thousands show up for an H1N1 clinic in Colorado Springs. There were 3-thousand doses and no restrictions on who gets the vaccine. H1N1 vaccination clinics have drawn large lines, but they get longer when you allow anyone to get the shot. "I thought it would probably be... more »

• El Paso County lifts restrictions on H1N1 swine flu vaccine

  December 3, 2009 2:37 PM

  The El Paso County Health Department has lifted restrictions on H1N1 swine flu vaccine. From now on, anyone 6 months of age and older may receive a free vaccine from the county clinics. Until now, the vaccine was restricted to target groups. The Health Department is offering an H1N1... more »

• Pueblo opens swine flu vaccine clinics to all residents

  December 1, 2009 6:36 PM

  The Pueblo Helath Department is opening-up future H1N1 swine flu vaccine clinics to all residents who want the shot. In the past, the city-county health depat. has restricted the vaccine to residents who were in target groups. Here are the upcoming clinics: * Saturday, December 5 at East... more »

• El Paso County H1N1 clinic on Monday

  November 30, 2009 7:06 AM

  El Paso county is having an H1N1 vaccine clinic Monday. This is a mobile clinic, and the location is at the Calhan school on Bulldog Drive. The clinic starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m., with a break for lunch between noon and 1 p.m. The Ronald... more »

• Pueblo health department requests more volunteers

  November 19, 2009 6:11 PM

  Many of you have waited in long lines to get a swine flu vaccine. The Pueblo City-County Health Department is calling for volunteers to help run the clinics more efficiently. Specifically, they're in need of registered nurses and paramedics to give shots to patients. The health department says in the... more »

• Pueblo Community Health Center opens new clinic

  November 18, 2009 7:57 PM

  Pueblo Community Health Center is celebrating the grand opening of its newest and largest medical clinic. The 41,000 sq. ft. building is located on 300 Colorado Ave. The new clinic is four times as big as the old one, which is located across the street. Pueblo Community Health Center serves... more »

• H1N1 Swine flu vaccine clinic at CSU-Pueblo

  November 10, 2009 2:10 PM

  Colorado State University-Pueblo is vaccinating its dorm students. The university's Student Health Services is holding a clinic Wednesday at the Belmont Residence Hall, 3:00 - 6:00 pm. At this time, students who live off-campus will not be included in the clinic. For more information, call Student Health Services at... more »

• Preventive maintenance in Pueblo

  October 31, 2009 7:19 PM

  The Center for Disease Control has released the latest numbers. 19 deaths from H1N1 were reported in children last week alone - making it the deadliest week for kids since the outbreak started. More than two-thirds of the deaths are in kids who have underlying health conditions. Experts... more »

• Pueblo H1N1 clinic update

  October 29, 2009 6:56 PM

  The Pueblo County Health Department says more people are able to get an H1N1 vaccination at this Saturday's clinic. Children aged 6 months to 5 years are now able to line up. More health workers are also added to the October 31st clinic eligibility. Here is the... more »

• Pueblo swine flu vaccine clinic will be restricted

  October 21, 2009 12:29 PM

  The Pueblo City-County Health Department plans to hold an H1N1 Swine Flu clinic Thursday at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. This clinic is for pregnant women, caregivers of those under 6 months old, and those with chronic illness from 6 months to 18 years old. The swine flu shot... more »

• Audubon: No Hep C cases linked to surgery tech

  October 20, 2009 2:47 PM

  Officials at the Audubon Surgery Center in Colorado Springs say there is no evidence any of their patients contracted hepatitis C from a surgery technician who used syringes filled with painkillers meant for patients. Hospital officials had feared that as many as 1,220 patients had been exposed to the disease... more »

• H1N1 clinic planned Thursday in Pueblo

  October 19, 2009 12:33 PM

  The Pueblo City-County Health Department plans to hold an H1N1 Swine Flu clinic on Thursday with both nasal spray and injections. Nasal spray arrived last week and vaccine designed for injections should be here soon, according to the Health Department. This clinic is for pregnant women, caregivers of... more »

• Health clinic opens for homeless

  October 7, 2009 7:36 PM

  The homeless community in Colorado Springs has a new place to receive medical attention. Peak Vista is opening its new Homeless Health Center on Rio Grande Street just south of downtown. The clinic will provide free medical and dental services to the homeless. Roughly 80 percent of the homeless... more »

• Dogs don scrubs to help patients heal

  September 17, 2009 11:52 AM

  Burn patients suffer almost more than any other patient at Dallas' Parkland Hospital. Now patients are getting a healing hand from a new employee who gives patients therapy without ever saying a word. Like the doctors and nurses at Parkland, Rascal the therapy dog makes his rounds visiting patients. The... more »

• Even mild asthma can prove deadly for children

  September 2, 2009 4:14 PM

  One in three fatal asthma attacks worldwide involves a child with a mild form of the disease, and nearly half of all parents are unaware of the risk, according to a global survey. The report said the findings exposed a critical information gap between doctors who treat asthma and... more »