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Feature Stories

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Health by ZIP Code

Assuring that all Americans achieve the highest level of health means confronting tough social issues, from environment to education. Learn more »

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ZIP Code for health

John Branch provides his look at good health access. View cartoon »

The Hispanic Health Divide

As the fastest-growing segment of Colorado's population, some Hispanics are working to overcome barriers to better care and reduce their rates of disease. Learn more »

What′s Working

Say 'Cheese'!

Program gives kids a reason to smile

Survival Network

Resource centers provide critical health services

Religious Awakening

Church turns to healthy cooking – and Zumba

Some Like It 'Hot'

Weld County simplifies complexities of care

Departments

Walking the Talk

Striving for "health equity" makes economic sense – and is the right thing to do, says Anne Warhover, president and CEO of the Colorado Health Foundation.

The Expert View
Jeffrey Brenner, MD, director of the Camden (N.J.) Coalition of Healthcare Providers, identifies "hot spots" of high health care usage and uses a team to manage these costly and complex cases.

Observations in Health
Marguerite Salazar, Region VIII director for U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, strives to end the many health disparities that remain among racial and ethnic groups, just as she did for Hispanics in southern Colorado.

Out of the Box
Mayor John Fetterman works to improve the health and wealth of people in Braddock, Pa.

True Story
In 2000, there were two Wes Moores in Baltimore. One steered away from trouble, but the other landed in prison.