The Departments of Health Care Policy and Financing, the Division of Insurance, Public Health and Environment and Human Services have been collaborating on a new consumer friendly website to help direct Coloradans to resources related to health and health care. The goal of Colorado.gov/health is to help consumers easily find what they need without having…

Axis Health System qualifies for hefty federal grant Axis Health System has been designated a Federally Qualified Health Center, making it eligible for hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal funding for start-up and annual costs. The funding will help to serve three populations in La Plata County – people who can’t find a primary-care…

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) has been one of the most anticipated releases in the behavioral health field. Though many elements remain the same from the DSM-IV-TR, many others have changed. It is important to make sure your organization is aware and prepared for these changes. As…

Denver ­— Friday, Sept. 6, 2013 — State government is working to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention resources across Colorado during Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 8-14. The Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP), which is part of the Department of Personnel & Administration, along with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment’s…