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Bike to School Day is May 9th!

Submitted by KDVR Staff
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012, 11:40am

Bike to School Day is May 9th!

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Soldier in need of bone marrow transplant looks for donors

Submitted by KDVR Staff
Friday, March 30th, 2012, 11:25am

Sol A Colorado Soldier in need of a bone marrow transplant is getting some much-needed support as he battles a life-threatening blood cancer.

 

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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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It’s coyote breeding season; protect your pets

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

 

It’s breeding season for coyotes and residents are urged to keep a close watch on pets. Coyotes seek mates and breed from January through March making them more prominent and aggressive.

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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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