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Report: 20-somethings can go 2 years between Paps

WASHINGTON (AP) - First mammograms. Now - in an apparent coincidence - Pap smears. More...

Senate Dems moving ahead on crucial health vote

WASHINGTON (AP) - With no margin for rebellion, Senate Democrats pushed toward a crucial weekend test vote on their sweeping health care bill Friday, and wavering moderates appeared to be falling in line on President Barack Obama's signature issue. More...

Tamiflu-resistant swine flu cluster reported in NC

ATLANTA (AP) - Health officials say four people in North Carolina have tested positive for a type of swine flu that's resistant to the drug Tamiflu. More...

Saturday night set for initial health care vote

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has a test vote on a health care reform bill scheduled for Saturday night. More...

Some patients successfully negotiating medical bills

DENVER - 9NEWS has learned that some insured patients are successfully negotiating with metro area hospitals to lower their medical bills, saving hundreds of dollars.
- Hospitals help uninsured patients More...

Colorado man eager to see the end of polio

DENVER - A Colorado man who contracted polio in the early 1950s says the world is on the verge of eradicating it. Grant Wilkins has worked with Rotary International on its Polio Plus program since the mid 1980s when there were roughly 1,000 new polio cases a day worldwide. Now, there's an average of less than 1,000 new cases a year. More...

	Republicans blast 'bait and switch' health bill - November 19, 2009
	Hospitals help uninsured patients - November 19, 2009
	Local man helping the people hear health care bill - November 19, 2009
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	Doctor sentenced in prescription drug case - November 19, 2009
	Feds: Boulder County one of the thinnest - November 19, 2009
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	Health insurance, flu top of 9NEWS viewers' minds - November 19, 2009
	Colorado flu cases decline for 4th straight week - November 19, 2009
	Giving the gift of life - November 19, 2009
	Senate health bottom line: $849 billion overhaul - November 18, 2009
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	Toxic chemical reform crawling into Colorado - November 18, 2009
	Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes - November 18, 2009
	Parents of 'Fat Baby' want changes to system - November 18, 2009
	Clinic received thousands of extra doses of H1N1 vaccine - November 17, 2009
	Better not cough: Santas lobby for H1N1 flu shots - November 17, 2009
	School districts ban chocolate milk - November 17, 2009
	Don't blame fast food: Mummies had heart disease - November 17, 2009
	Government experts change advice on mammograms - November 17, 2009
	H1N1 vaccine available at El Paso County clinics - November 17, 2009
	Study: Injured uninsured more likely to die in ER - November 16, 2009
	Finding savings on health insurance when prices soar - November 15, 2009
	Study raises new questions about Merck pill Zetia - November 15, 2009
	What a family's love sounds like - November 15, 2009
	Fort Collins council to consider moratorium on pot dispensaries - November 15, 2009
	Man ready for Ironman after shedding 259 pounds - November 14, 2009
	Disney World takes steps to fight H1N1 flu - November 14, 2009
	'Wonder' comes out of friendship between mom and nurse - November 14, 2009
	FDA backs off oyster ban after strong criticism - November 13, 2009
	Colorado observes first-of-its-kind awareness week - November 12, 2009
	U.S. adult smoking rate rises slightly - November 12, 2009
	CEOs say health legislation could cut costs - November 12, 2009
	CDC now says 4,000 swine flu deaths in US - November 12, 2009
	New group formed to regulate medical marijuana - November 11, 2009
	Number of H1N1 cases drops, warnings continue - November 11, 2009
	What hunger looks like in a Colorado doctor's office - November 11, 2009
	Sites can help answer flu questions - November 11, 2009
	Boulder approves temporary medical-pot rules - November 11, 2009
	Judge overturns board's medical marijuana decision - November 11, 2009
	Racecar driver struck by lightning on the road to recovery - November 10, 2009
	Bill Clinton urges Senate Dems to pass health care - November 10, 2009
	Medical marijuana rule gets court review - November 09, 2009
	Why did Chelsea and Carrie Ann die? - November 09, 2009
	Business owners wonder how marijuana law will impact sales - November 09, 2009
	House narrowly passes health care bill - November 08, 2009
	Long lines for free H1N1 vaccines - November 08, 2009
	State senator wants more control of medical cannabis - November 08, 2009
	As lines grow for vaccines, BBB warns of flu fraud - November 08, 2009
	CONSUMER REPORTS: BPA in canned foods - November 08, 2009
	Colorado's representatives react to health care reform passage - November 07, 2009
	Democrat Markey votes against health care reform bill - November 07, 2009
	House, Senate health care bills detailed - November 07, 2009
	El Paso County gets first H1N1 vaccine - November 07, 2009