An Interview with Catherine Strode

One out of every seven women in Colorado will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. That compares with a national statistic of one out of every eight women. Although more women are diagnosed with breast cancer in Colorado, fewer are diagnosed with advanced stage disease and fewer women die from the disease compared to national statistics. In a Needs Assessment study conducted over a diverse 22 county service area, Komen Colorado has identified the top barriers to care for women in the state.

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An Interview with Catherine Strode

State Representatives Joann Ginal (House District 52) and Lois Court (House District 6) are continuing their effort to give terminally ill patients in Colorado the choice to take a lethal dose of medication when they have six months or less to live. The two state representatives are pledging to bring back a ‘Death With Dignity’ bill during the 2016 legislative session. In an interview with Catherine Strode, Representative Joann Ginal, one of the two prime co-sponsors, says she believes the bill offers Coloradans a civil right to choose.
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An Interview with Catherine Strode

It’s being called a ‘silent epidemic’ among children here in Colorado and nationwide. It’s a condition that affects physical, behavioral, and social well-being. It’s labeled as the most common chronic disease of children across the country. In an interview with Catherine Strode, Dr. William Bailey, former Chief Dental Officer for the U.S. Public Health Service and a Professor in Early Childhood Caries Prevention at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, says tooth decay and oral disease in early childhood is eight times more prevalent than obesity.
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An Interview with Catherine Strode