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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 16
Health
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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 16

  • By Leader staff
  • Aug 29, 2026

During the week of Aug. 16, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 35 food establishments. Scores ranged from 71-100.

Health

Dementia care navigators help Coloradans get the support they need

  • Hillary Lum, University of Colorado Anschutz
  • Updated Aug 27, 2026

People living with Alzheimer’s as well as their caregivers benefit from culturally informed care.

Extreme heat is taking a toll on firefighters as wildfires stretch crews to the limit
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Extreme heat is taking a toll on firefighters as wildfires stretch crews to the limit

  • Julian L. Gallegos, Purdue University
  • Aug 27, 2026

Wildland firefighters face heat from the environment, the fire and their own bodies as they work long, exhausting hours. The head of Purdue’s fire lab explains the health risks and what can help.

Don’t underestimate power of a colorful plate
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Don’t underestimate power of a colorful plate

  • Emily Poncher, guest columnist
  • Aug 25, 2026
  • 1 min to read

One of the highlights of a Midwestern summer is the abundance of roadside produce stands, bustling farmers markets, and backyard gardens overf…

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New federal autism safety initiative strengthens coordination

  • By Elyse Apel | The Center Square
  • Updated Aug 24, 2026

(The Center Square) – An initiative to help strengthen coordination among emergency management agencies, law enforcement, first responders, and community partners nationwide when autistic individuals go missing has been launched by multiple government agencies.

Shingles vaccine may help lower risk of dementia
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Shingles vaccine may help lower risk of dementia

  • Dr. Michael Baltes, guest columnist
  • Aug 24, 2026
  • 1 min to read

A growing body of research suggests the shingles vaccine may do more than prevent a painful rash, it could help lower your risk of dementia.

Missouri surpasses 2,000 reported cases of cyclosporiasis
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Missouri surpasses 2,000 reported cases of cyclosporiasis

  • Sruthi Ramesh, KOMU 8 Senior Digital Producer
  • Updated Aug 24, 2026

The most recent report from Missouri's health deparment shows more than 2,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported.

Consistency, a little grace can put you on path to fitness
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Consistency, a little grace can put you on path to fitness

  • By Rebecca Bishop, guest columnist
  • Aug 23, 2026
  • 3 min to read

Referencing my younger brother’s sudden passing at the age of 35 may seem like a strange way to begin a health and wellness column focusing on…

Stay water safe this summer with swim lessons
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Stay water safe this summer with swim lessons

  • By Goldie Lowe
  • Aug 22, 2026
  • 4 min to read

When it comes to keeping your child safe this summer, there are few things that are more impactful than practicing swimming and water safety.

Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 9
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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 9

  • By Leader staff
  • Aug 22, 2026

During the week of Aug. 9, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 33 food establishments. Scores ranged from 85-100.

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