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Doctors develop new arsenal in battle against cancer
June 30, 2011 5:55 PM
As 65-year-old John Murphy strolls along one of Colorado's many scenic and well-hidden trails he reminisces ,"I got my diagnosis when the humming birds left and that was the last time I thought I'd see ‘em ." With his well worn walking stick in hand and is faithful dog,... more » -
Tiny pony offers dying patients comfort and smiles
May 11, 2011 6:20 PM
A mini pony named Rainy visited with dying patients at the Sangre de Cristo Hospice House in Pueblo Wednesday. Rainy is a specially trained miniature therapy horse. She trotted around with the children of some patients bringing smiles and laughter to everyone who saw her. Rainy is a... more » -
All the pretty horses
April 30, 2011 10:16 PM
The Mark Reyner Stables in Colorado Springs have a new addition on their property -- an indoor riding facility, which houses the non-profit Colorado Springs Therapeutic Riding Center. The center specializes in offering horse-based therapy riding programs for kids and adults living with physical, emotional, or cognitive disabilities to... more » -
Healing under pressure
February 27, 2011 10:01 PM
"Mommy." Most children can say that word well before their first birthday. Aidan Hughes, who is eight, just recently started saying, "Mommy." He was diagnosed with moderate autism just before his second birthday. Since his diagnosis, he has had a team of therapists, teachers, and doctors working with him.... more » -
Pueblo hospice to offer new grief therapy
January 25, 2011 10:39 AM
Sangre de Cristo Hospice in Pueblo will be among the first in the nation to introduce Equine Grief Therapy for children. Volunteers will receive training this weekend, with the therapy to be offered in the near future. MORE INFORMATION more » -
Soldiers battle post-traumatic stress disorder through art
October 31, 2010 10:48 AM
After witnessing the horrors of war, many of our soldiers are afflicted with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Specialist Isaac Torres was one of them. He returned from Iraq in 2006; eight months later he was diagnosed with PTSD. Over the years, "I've tried many therapies," he says; however, none... more » -
Teachers First honors Holly Lustig
May 25, 2010 7:58 PM
Holly Lustig's job as a severe special needs teacher at Springs Ranch Elementary requires that she do more than a typical teacher's share of work. Along with preparing daily lessons, Lustig also coordinates each of her student's therapies and for some of them, their meals too. "It's pretty... more » -
Dogs think the pool is cool
May 6, 2010 4:16 PM
Many times when we get injured it is hard to get back into shape. This is especially true for our four-legged friends, but there are new technologies to help get them back to their target weight. Unfortunately doing this through a vet clinic can be costly. That is why Paws... more » -
PCC students offer low cost massages to public
April 27, 2010 5:47 PM
Stressed out? How about getting a low cost massage, while helping students earn a college degree. Today Pueblo Community College held a grand opening for its new massage therapy clinic, located on the corner of Lincoln and Abriendo. PCC started the massage therapy program four years ago, but this marks... more » -
Electro-shock device helps paralyzed patients
April 8, 2010 11:01 AM
For the last two years, 62-year-old Kathy Heydorn has struggled to overcome a spinal cord injury. "A car with a driver who was on drugs, careened right onto the bike path and ended up hitting me," said Kathy. The former triathlete has learned to walk again, but still... more » -
Promising therapy using your own blood could help arthritis and other problems
December 20, 2009 8:48 AM
Imagine feeling constant pain every single day. It could make your life miserable, but a promising therapy using your own blood could change everything. Charlotte Marsden of Cape May, New Jersey says the pain was so bad it robbed her of simple pleasures like going for a bike ride... more » -
Promising therapy using your own blood could help arthritis and other problems
December 20, 2009 8:31 AM
Imagine feeling constant pain every single day. It could make your life miserable, but a promising therapy using your own blood could change everything. Charlotte Marsden of Cape May, New Jersey says the pain was so bad it robbed her of simple pleasures like going for a bike ride... more »
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