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Help those affected by the Lower North Fork Fire

Submitted by KDVR Staff
Thursday, March 29th, 2012, 9:57am

VOLUNTEERING

·        DO NOT GO TO THE SCENE OF A DISASTER

·        The arrival of unexpected volunteers will interfere with response efforts 

·        STAY SAFE by volunteering with a reputable agency! 

·        Volunteers will be needed most during the recovery phase. Please be patient and WAIT until relief agencies can train you and use your help

·        If you want to volunteer, go to www.HelpColoradoNow.org, dial 2-1-1 (or 866-760-6489)

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Health threats from Wildfire Smoke

Submitted by KDVR Staff
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012, 12:07pm

 

FACT SHEET:   Health Threat from Wildfire Smoke

Smoke from wildfires is a mixture of gases and fine particles from burning trees and other plant materials. Smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases.

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Join together for National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Submitted by KDVR Staff
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012, 11:55am

 

 

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a month committed to raising awareness and preventing child abuse.  In Jefferson County, 8,004 referrals of abuse were reported in 2011, a 5% increase from 2010.  Abused and neglected children are part of the community and it will never be enough to intervene after abuse has occurred.  Increased efforts to prevent abuse and raise awareness for the month of April include several activities which allow Jefferson County residents and employees to become involved. 

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DCSD puts brains before brawn with strict concussion policy

Submitted by KDVR Staff
Monday, March 12th, 2012, 11:56am

The Douglas County School District is leading the way among Colorado school districts, safeguarding students with one of the strictest concussion policies and a team of experts that is dedicated to monitoring the safety of injured students.

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Spring Weather Safety Tips

Submitted by KDVR Staff
Friday, March 2nd, 2012, 12:11pm

American Medical Response (AMR) is committed to injury prevention. As spring approaches, AMR wants to remind people to be aware of severe weather changes. Powerful spring storms can unleash some of nature’s most destructive forces -- tornados and floods. In the event of severe weather, AMR suggests the following safety tips:

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85% of uninsured coloradans cite cost as the reason for not buying health insurance

Submitted by KDVR Staff
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012, 12:51pm

Affordability is the primary reason that uninsured Coloradans did not buy health insurance, according to the 2011 Colorado Health Access Survey (CHAS). Released today, The Affordability of Health Insurance in Colorado issue brief examines in-depth why Coloradans are uninsured, including their ability and willingness to pay for health insurance, how much they believe they can afford and what they now pay for out-of-pocket expenses. The brief also addresses the consequences of being uninsured in Colorado.

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Coloradans spent $7.1 billion on health insurance

Submitted by KDVR Staff
Friday, February 24th, 2012, 1:17pm

The health insurance cost report, released today by the Colorado Division of Insurance, notes that Colorado consumers spent $7.1 billion on health insurance premiums in 2010.

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