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UPDATE: Health Care Reform Bill Passes House, Headed to President
Last Updated: 10:44 PM 03/21/10 - The Democratic-controlled Congress has approved historic legislation extending health care to tens of millions of Americans who lack it and cracking down on insurance company abuses. Click for Full Story

Abortion Compromise Doesn't Satisfy Critics

Last Updated: 9:00 PM 03/21/10
Anti abortion activists aren't impressed with the compromise that brought Democratic abortion opponents in the House into the health care reform fold.

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'Cornhusker Kickback' Gets the Boot in Health Bill

Last Updated: 9:30 PM 03/18/10
Bye bye, Cornhusker Kickback. Hello, extra money for Tennessee and North Dakota.

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Rep. Markey Now Supports Health Care Overhaul

Last Updated: 6:08 PM 03/18/10
A Colorado Democrat in Congress who voted against a health care overhaul last year has changed her mind and says she plans to vote for a revised plan when it comes to another vote.

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Health Care Reform Vote Expected This Weekend

Last Updated: 8:07 AM 03/18/10
House Democrats are trying to put the finishing touches on health care reform, setting the stage for a vote within the next three days.

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CBS Anchor Gets Live Colonoscopy For Awareness Month

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Last Updated: 8:12 AM 03/10/10 - "Early Show" co-anchor Harry Smith made history Wednesday with the first on-air live colonoscopy. - (Full Story)

Baby Sling Warning

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Last Updated: 2:58 PM 03/09/10 - The U.S. government is preparing a safety warning about baby slings -- those popular and fashionable infant carriers that parents can sling around their chests to carry their baby. - (Full Story)

	Obama Appeals For Public Support On Health Care 8 Comments Last Updated: 1:29 PM 03/08/10 - President Barack Obama is turning up the heat on the nation's health insurers as he tries to rally support for his overhaul legislation. (Full Story)
	Celiac Youth Support Group Formed In Southern Colorado Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 6:47 PM 03/06/10 - It's a popular diet for celebrities and many foods are being made gluten free, but for those who eat gluten free to survive it can be a challenge. (Full Story)
	The High Cost of Health Care 20 Comments Last Updated: 10:55 PM 03/04/10 - Many people are surprised at the actual cost of getting care from a hospital. One southern Colorado woman tells 11 News she was shocked when she opened her bill after a short visit to the emergency room. (Full Story)
	Ingredient Used In Many Processed Foods Recalled 5 Comments Last Updated: 3:11 PM 03/05/10 - A flavoring ingredient used in hundreds of processed foods contains salmonella and is being recalled. (Full Story)
	Local Doctor Closes Practice Citing Problems with Health Care 6 Comments Last Updated: 7:44 AM 03/04/10 - The high cost of health care has one Southern Colorado doctor ending his practice. Dr. Robert Beshany says it's becoming too expensive to pay for his overhead and properly treat his patients. (Full Story)
	Jumping Rope For Heart Health Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 5:12 PM 03/02/10 - Some Southern Colorado kids are learning how to keep their heart healthy through jump rope. (Full Story)
	Organ Donor Awareness Brings Amazing Stories, Amazing Need To Life Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 11:10 PM 03/02/10 - 11 News spoke with 10-year-old Garrett Ross. Garrett was born with a congenital heart defect. He was only given four months to live but is alive today thanks to organ donors. (Full Story)
	Striking Number of Obesity Risks Hit Minority Kids 1 Comment Last Updated: 9:02 AM 03/01/10 - The odds of obesity are stacked against black and Hispanic kids even before they are born. (Full Story)
	Helping The Mentally Ill 1 Comment Last Updated: 8:21 PM 02/25/10 - Mental illness may be more common in our community than we might think. According to the Pikes Peak Behavioral Health Group, one in 20 Americans is experiencing some sort of mental health issue. (Full Story)
	Fact Check: Health Care Forum 7 Comments Last Updated: 3:16 PM 02/25/10 - Claims, counterclaims and statistics flew through the room in the daylong talkfest by President Barack Obama and lawmakers from both parties. Some didn't hold up to the facts. (Full Story)
	FDA Flags Heart Risk With HIV Drug Combination Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 2:21 PM 02/23/10 - The Food and Drug Administration is warning about potential heart risks of combining two anti-HIV drugs. (Full Story)
	New Guidelines To Help Keep Kids Safe From Choking 4 Comments Last Updated: 11:10 PM 02/22/10 - Thousands of children end up at the hospital every year because of choking. Now the nation's biggest group of pediatricians is calling for changes in food labels and the design of food to help keep kids safe. (Full Story)
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What's Going Around This Week
	What's Going Around - March 16, 2010 Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 7:10 AM 03/16/10 - Heading into Spring Break, your child could be dealing with the sniffles. Here’s “What’s Going Around” in Southern Colorado from our network of health care providers: (Full Story)
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	El Paso County's H1N1 Informational Video The El Paso County Department of Health and Environment has created an informational video about H1N1 and the community vaccination clinics being held throughout the county. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml3cGPIFEA8
	Feb 6, 2008 - Go Red For Women Go Red for Women to help heart disease! http://www.goredforwomen.org/
	Arthritis Foundation The Arthritis Foundation helps people take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.
	American Diabetes Association The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
	Peak Vista Community Health Centers Peak Vista is a nonprofit health center dedicated to medical and dental service of persons of all ages, cultures and economic backgrounds in the Pikes Peak region through eleven outpatient primary medical clinics and a dental clinic.
	March of Dimes The March of Dimes is dedicated to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
	El Paso County Health Department Log onto the El Paso County Department of Health & Environment Web Site to get information on programs and services. Watch KKTV 11 News This Morning on Tuesdays for important health news and information.
	American Heart Association The American Heart Association supports research, education, and community programs leading the fight against America’s No. 1 killer, cardiovascular disease.