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  • Study: CO residents have 11th most disposable income

    The economy has been a roller coaster for consumers over the last two and a half years, and the ride isn’t slowing down yet. As COVID-19 and its ripple effects have continued to shape the economy, U.S. households have navigated both prosperity and struggles.

    In the early weeks and months of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts feared that widespread shutdowns would devastate households economically. While March and April 2020 did bring brief spikes in unemployment, the economy overall fared better than expected early in the pandemic. Expansive government relief programs gave a boost to household finances, and because people spent less during lockdowns, the personal savings rate—calculated as the percentage of disposable income that people save—increased to record heights. Over the course of 2020 and 2021, low interest rates for borrowing and rising wages in a tight labor market continued to make it easier to save, keeping the rate elevated.

    The rise and persistence of inflation more recently has reversed that trend. Year-over-year increases in the Consumer Price Index have exceeded 5% in every month since May 2021 and topped 8% in each of the last six months. With everything from housing to energy to groceries becoming more expensive, money that consumers had previously been setting aside is increasingly going toward essential spending.


    These economic headwinds have sent the household personal savings rate back down to pre-COVID levels. The savings rate peaked at 33.8% early in the pandemic but had fallen to just 5% as of July 2022—less than half the rate of the previous July and the lowest level since the Great Recession. Today’s figures are more in line with recent history: despite steadily rising real disposable income over time—where disposable income is defined as total personal income less any personal taxes paid—personal savings rates have fallen from 10% to 15% in the mid-1970s to between around 4% and 8% in more recent decades.

    Low savings rates can have a positive effect on economic activity because they signal that consumers are spending on goods and services. But in today’s environment, with high prices and rising interest rates, low savings could expose more households to financial difficulties. If the U.S. economy enters a recession and unemployment rates increase, households with depleted savings may struggle with essential spending.


    As a result, having more disposable income is important for positioning families to pay for necessary expenses and weather hardships when they arise. On this count, residents in certain parts of the country will be better off than others. Without taking cost of living into account, states in the South tend to have the lowest per capita incomes on both a pre- and post-tax basis. In contrast, most of the states where disposable incomes are highest are coastal locations, which tend to have higher concentrations of well-educated workers and well-paying industries. But these states also often have higher cost of living. As a result, some of the states with the most disposable income, after adjusting for differences in living costs, are in fact found in low-cost parts of the central U.S.

    The data used in this analysis is from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. To determine the states whose residents have the most cash to spend, researchers at Upgraded Points calculated the per capita disposable income by state in 2021, adjusted for cost-of-living differences. For the purpose of this analysis, disposable income is defined as total personal income less any personal taxes paid.

    Here is a summary of the data for Colorado:

    • Per capita post-tax income (adjusted): $58,663
    • Per capita post-tax income: $60,344
    • Per capita pre-tax income: $69,016
    • Per capita taxes paid: $8,672
    • Cost of living (compared to average): +2.9%

    For reference, here are the statistics for the entire United States:

    • Per capita post-tax income (adjusted): $55,671
    • Per capita post-tax income: $55,671
    • Per capita pre-tax income: $63,444
    • Per capita taxes paid: $7,773
    • Cost of living (compared to average): N/A

    For more information, a detailed methodology, and complete results, you can find the original report on Upgraded Points’s website: https://upgradedpoints.com/finance/states-with-the-most-cash-to-spend-or-save/

  • National Bison Day Saturday November 5

    WESTMINSTER, CO (November 3, 2022) The first Saturday in November offers everyone an opportunity to rally around a symbol of national unity, as National Bison Day celebrates the cultural, historical and economic significance of our National Mammal. The American bison is at home in a wide variety of climates across the continent, with herds today found in American parks, refuges, national forests and grasslands, Tribal lands, private conservancies, ranches and farms.
    Since 2013, the United States Senate annually has designated the first Saturday in November as National Bison Day. This resolution has the full support of a community bound by the heritage of the American Bison and includes the National Bison Association, the Wildlife Conservation Society and the InterTribal Buffalo Council. These three organizations championed the enactment of legislation in 2016 designating bison as the National Mammal of the United States.
    Today’s bison herds continue to grow despite a three-year cycle of pandemic, drought, and economic uncertainty. There are exciting advances in understanding bison through the Center of Excellence for Bison Studies, established in 2020 within the South Dakota State University system. Researchers and academics from across the country are bringing together projects to improve the ability of bison caretakers to manage healthy herds and produce healthy meat.
    As bison return to the landscape, the National Bison Association remembers their rebound from near extinction only 150 years ago. With this National Bison Day we celebrate the heritage of the buffalo, strive to keep learning more, and create a sustainable future for the caretakers of the animals.

  • ‘Happy’ and ‘mad’: 2 visions in Colorado governor’s race

    By JAMES ANDERSON
    Associated Press

    BOULDER, Colo. (AP) _ Seeking a second term as Colorado’s governor, Democrat Jared Polis refers to himself with a simple phrase as he tries to fend off a barrage of attacks from a challenger trying to become the state’s first Republican governor since 2007: “Happy dad.”

    The father of two’s optimism is a rebuttal to Republican Heidi Ganahl, who is trying to channel the angst of parents worried about underperforming schools, drugs and post-pandemic crime this mid-term election by using the campaign slogan “#MadMom” and painting a darker portrait of the state.

    “We have skyrocketing crime, out of control inflation, a huge fentanyl problem that’s killing our kids, and our kids can’t read, write or do math at grade level,” Ganahl said in a recent debate. All are nationwide issues.

    Polis, a wealthy tech entrepreneur and former U.S. representative, counters with a rosy picture of the state under his watch and insists Colorado’s best days are ahead as it emerges from the pandemic with a strong economy and healthy state revenues bolstered by federal relief spending.

    “My opponent identified herself as a mad mom. I identify myself as a happy dad, of two great kids, 11 and 8, raising my kids in the best state of all the states,” Polis responded at the debate.

    Ganahl, a University of Colorado regent, mother of four and successful entrepreneur, faces stiff odds but is undaunted in a state that has become increasingly Democrat-controlled in the last decade, said Dick Wadhams, a former state Republican Party chair.

    “Heidi is very competitive, but it’s a high bar,” Wadhams said. “She clearly has shifted her message and she’s doubled down on social issues. There is a lot of angst among families about the damage done during the lockdown.”

    “But when you have an incumbent governor with unlimited money, that’s a hard thing to overcome,” Wadhams added.

    Polis has spent more than $12 million on the campaign, most of it his own money. Ganahl’s spending is just over $3 million.

    Once a swing state, Colorado has shifted to blue over the past decade. Former President Donald Trump lost by 13 percentage points in 2020, and Republicans have not won a top-tier race in the state since 2014.

    An opponent of late-term abortion, Ganahl would like to rescind a new law signed by Polis enshrining abortion rights in a state that’s repeatedly voted to keep them _ and put the issue to voters again. She wants to eliminate the state income tax and cut its gas tax while trimming the state bureaucracy by 40% over a first term and gutting waste and fraud.

    Ganahl also selected Navy veteran Danny Moore, an election denier, as her running mate, though both she and Moore insist they recognize Joe Biden as president.

    “I think people are beginning to appreciate the extreme radical nature of her rhetoric,” Polis said recently. “Her scheme to cut the income and gas tax would cut funding for the state patrol by 50%, hurt schools, increase property taxes.”

    The daughter of a police officer, Ganahl insists she’d never cut, but rather boost, law enforcement funding.

    Ganahl has hammered Polis for issuing dozens of executive orders on mask wearing and indoor gatherings that hurt business and schools in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic. Polis, who lifted orders earlier than most U.S. governors and often clashed with the federal government over delays in vaccine authorizations and availability, insisted throughout the crisis his goals were to avoid deaths and overwhelmed hospitals.

    Ganahl also has blamed Polis and Democrats who control the Legislature for easing criminal penalties before and after protests against George Floyd’s killing and racial injustice rocked Denver and other cities. Polis signed a 2019 law that made possession of 4 grams or less of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl a misdemeanor. Another law this year lowered the felony threshold to 1 gram. Polis insists tougher penalties and expanded addiction treatment options are a better approach to the crisis.

    Polis made health care access a top first-term priority. Under a new state exchange, health insurance premiums initially stabilized for individuals and small firms buying insurance coverage. A state-supervised health insurance plan with annual premium reductions comes online next year. Caps on insulin co-pays and other prescription drug prices complemented the ambitious effort, though some insurers are leaving the state market.

    He’s rankled the fossil fuels industry in this oil- and natural gas-producing state with a relentless pursuit of a state power grid fueled by renewables by 2040. Ganahl favors an all-of-the-above approach to energy.

    Water — and its increasing scarcity throughout the West due to drought and climate change _- is a key issue in this headwaters state.

    Ganahl says she’ll boost long-planned water storage projects and fight the federal government to protect Colorado’s water rights, secured by decades-old interstate compacts approved by Congress. Polis says a major second-term priority will be to tie urban planning to water availability.

    “You can’t advocate disregarding treaties and compacts we honor as a state,” Polis said. “And you can’t store your way out of the drought.”

  • Broncos’ Russell Wilson says he’s ‘ready to roll’ in London

    By KEN MAGUIRE
    AP Sports Writer

    HARROW, England (AP) _ Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson proclaimed himself “ready to roll” despite a lingering hamstring injury Wednesday ahead of Denver’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium.

    Wilson was a limited participant in practice at the Harrow School outside London and coach Nathaniel Hackett was noncommittal, but the veteran quarterback was optimistic.

    “I feel great, ready to roll,” Wilson said. “I’m super locked in and ready to hopefully get a big win in London.”

    Wilson, who was held out of Sunday’s 16-9 loss to the New York Jets by Hackett because of a strained hamstring, estimated he stayed on his feet for half of the eight-hour flight to Britain.

    “I was walking up and down the aisles,” Wilson said. “Everybody was knocked out. I was doing high-knees, working on my legs and everything else, making sure I’m ready to rock.”

    Wilson took part in stretching and throwing drills but didn’t roll out and throw during the portion of practice that was open to the media at the private school once attended by Winston Churchill.

    “I always want to be out on the field,” he said. “That obviously was tough not being out there. I wanted to help us win and get on a hot streak and just get us rolling.”

    Hackett echoed his comments from earlier in the week, saying Wednesday that Wilson “is trending in the right way.”

    The rookie coach said Wilson did “quite a bit” in practice. Asked what Wilson needs to show him, Hackett said “that he can protect himself, just want to be sure that as he gets out there, he’s able to escape, he’s able to move and so forth.”

    “We want to be smart with him,” Hackett said of Wilson’s limited practice. “We don’t want any setbacks.”

    Backup Brett Rypien threw for 225 yards and one interception against the Jets his second career start. The third-year player out of Boise State completed 24 of 46 passes with no touchdowns.

    The Broncos (2-5) lost their fourth straight despite another outstanding defensive performance, and Hackett has faced more scrutiny than any rookie coach in the league because of his team’s offensive woes and his debatable in-game decision-making.

    “I always feel pressure on myself, from the standpoint of me personally,” Hackett said. “We are who we are and we’ve got to dig ourselves out of this.”

    Wilson, new contract in hand, is off to the worst start of his 11-year career, completing 58.6% of his passes with five touchdowns and three interceptions. He has missed just four games as a pro.

    With the Seahawks in 2018, Wilson threw three touchdown passes in Seattle’s 27-3 victory over the Oakland Raiders at Wembley.

    Second-year safety Caden Sterns (hip) did not practice Wednesday.

    “It’s been something that he’s been dealing with for quite a while right now, and so we want to make sure that he’s going to be OK long-term,” Hackett said.

    CB Essang Bassey (hamstring), OLB Baron Browning (hip), WR Tyrie Cleveland (groin), T Cam Fleming (quad) and DL Mike Purcell (knee) also did not practice. ILB Josey Jewell (knee) was limited.

    Also Wednesday, the Broncos designated veteran offensive lineman Tom Compton for return from the physically unable to perform list, though he’s not yet been activated. Left tackle Garett Bolles sustained a season-ending leg injury earlier this month and Fleming is expected to miss time.

    New addition Marlon Mack could be an immediate help. The running back was signed off the San Francisco 49ers’ practice squad after an injury to Mike Boone.

    “We want to get him up top speed as fast as we can,” Hackett said of Mack.

  • Be a good neighbor to Colorado wildlife by removing tangle hazards

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers Becca de Vergie and Lucas Clancy work to remove a cage for a tomato plant from the antlers of a mule deer buck in Durango.

    DURANGO, Colo. – Antlered wildlife across Colorado are on the move during the fall months as they migrate to winter range and seek mating opportunities. During this time of year, deer, elk and moose are increasingly prone to becoming entangled in objects found around homes.

    Earlier this month, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers in Durango had to tranquilize a mule deer to safely remove a cage for a tomato plant from its antlers. The cage would swing in front of the buck’s mouth to prevent it from eating.

    The same week, a wildlife officer in Woodland Park had to tranquilize a buck to get a plastic ring removed from around its hoof.

    Every year, wildlife officers across Colorado respond to incidents like these when deer, elk and moose have become entangled in hammocks, volleyball nets, holiday decorations and more.

    That’s why CPW asks the public to assess their homes and yards for potential tangle hazards to wildlife. People can help by putting away summer recreational equipment that is not in use and by making sure any holiday lights and decorations are wrapped tightly wherever they are strung.

    “Right now is a good opportunity to clean up your yard and to remove items a curious animal might stick its nose in or get wrapped up in,” said CPW Assistant Area Wildlife Manager Steve McClung out of the Durango office. “We see animals get wrapped up in netting, landscaping materials and holiday decorations all the time, and it can impair their mobility, vision and ability to eat and drink.”

    When deer and elk become entangled, the stress involved and the physical exhaustion caused by trying to break free can lead to death.

    Wildlife officers can often get deer untangled if they are nearby and notified in a timely manner. In some cases, they will cut off the animal’s antlers to free it. In other instances, they can remove the object. Some cases do not require human assistance if the entanglement is not preventing the animal from eating or drinking or if there is low risk that the animal could get caught up in other items that would prevent it from being mobile. In those instances, the animal will be free of the burden when it sheds its antlers.

    “We need to know about these situations quickly,” McClung said. “It’s best if we can get to these animals before they’ve undergone too much stress and have exhausted themselves. Darting them also creates stress and can lead to mortality if the animal has already been stressed too much.

    “If the animal is not tethered to what it is tangled in, it can also be difficult to chase them through a neighborhood and get into a position to dart them, or sometimes they disappear and we never catch up to help them. The sooner we get information, the more likely we will be able to assist that animal.”

    As people begin to hang holiday decorations this season, CPW recommends lights and other decorations be placed higher than six feet or attached tightly to trees and buildings. Lights that hang low or that are draped insecurely over vegetation easily get tangled in antlers.

    If you see wildlife that does become entangled, wildlife officials ask you to report that directly to CPW by calling an office local to you or through Colorado State Patrol if it is outside of normal business hours. When calling CSP, they will relay your information to the on-call wildlife officer in your area.

    Be prepared when calling CPW with information regarding the animal’s location and time observed, its behavior, whether it is tied to an object or still mobile and if the hazard is preventing the animal from eating, drinking or breathing.

    Do not try to free wildlife from entanglements yourself and always call CPW.

    The rut – or breeding season – for deer enters its peak in late-November and will last through mid-December.

    During this time, bucks have a one-track mind – they want a mate. So they can become agitated if any other animal, object or person appears to be posing a challenge. Dogs are often targets and they can be badly injured by a buck’s antlers.

    Deer can become aggressive toward humans, too, so stay well away from them. Attacks get reported around the state each fall.

    During the rutting season, bucks will also rub their antlers on various objects to mark territory and signal their presence to other bucks. That can further increase the possibility of tangle hazards.

    You can learn more about living with wildlife by visiting the CPW website.

    Photo Information
    TOP LEFT: A mule deer buck with a hammock tangled in its antlers is also caught in barbed wire fencing.

    TOP RIGHT: CPW biologist Jim White works to try to free a mule deer buck tangled in several yards of netting that surrounded a tennis court.

    BOTTOM: Two different mule deer bucks tangled in Halloween decorations.

  • Air Guard night flights now underway

    AURORA — Residents of Aurora and neighboring communities can expect to see and hear F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft overhead later than usual while the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, conducts supplemental night flying training through Nov. 17.
    Jets will conduct training missions and land back at Buckley Space Force Base as late as 10 p.m.
    “Implementing our flying mission sets at night is critical to maintaining our readiness and effectiveness in support of our nation’s defense,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Southard, commander, 140th Wing. “We understand that the increase in noise can be disruptive to our local communities. We appreciate the continued support and seek to have minimal impact by flying during the winter months when hours of darkness begin earlier in the evening.”
    According to a release, training gained from the exercises will significantly improve the 140th Wing’s ability to prepare and respond to contingency operations around the world. The 140th’s real-world mission and emergency response capability will take priority over training actions.
  • Cut your own Christmas tree at Golden Gate Canyon State Park; applications open Nov. 1

    Cut your own Christmas tree at Golden Gate Canyon State Park; applications open Nov. 1

    Golden Gate Canyon State Park will offer 250 tree-cutting permits in 2022. Applications for these randomly drawn permits open on Nov. 1. This year’s tree-cutting event is Saturday, December 3.

    GOLDEN, Colo. – Don’t miss your chance to visit a beautiful Colorado State Park and pick out the perfect Christmas tree to take home for the holidays. Located just 30 minutes from Denver, Golden Gate Canyon State Park is offering 250 tree-cutting permits through an online application draw event.

    The entry period for the permit draw will be open from Nov. 1-15, and only one permit will be granted per household. The cost for a permit is $35. Those wishing to apply for a permit can find the application and entry information by following the link on the Golden Gate Canyon State Park page or at cpwshop.com. Applications are not available or accepted by phone or in person.

    Applicants whose names are randomly drawn will be notified by email the week of Nov. 15. On Saturday, Dec. 3, applicants chosen for a permit can visit the park between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to choose and cut their tree.

    Areas for both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive vehicles will be available, and some hiking will be required. Permit holders with high clearance 4-wheel drive vehicles can use the pre-selected backcountry area and, in the case of bad weather, must have chains available for use. Access to the backcountry area will be open from 9 a.m. through 2 p.m. – weather permitting. All other vehicles will be required to stay in the designated parking areas along the main park roadway. Access to these areas will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All vehicles must display a daily or annual parks pass.

    Trees must be cut with hand tools, such as a handsaw or an ax. Chainsaws and power saws are strictly prohibited. Tree selections include Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine, Lodge Pole Pine and Rocky Mountain Juniper.

    By cutting trees, permit holders will assist Golden Gate Canyon State Park in thinning overcrowded and dense vegetation. This selective thinning will improve the overall health of the forest and reduce the impacts of future wildfires.

    For additional information on Golden Gate Canyon State Park, visit cpw.state.co.us.

  • Corridor squads make football, volleyball playoffs; first round this weekend

    This Friday and Saturday marks the opening weekend of the Colorado High School Activities Association football and volleyball playoffs.

    Five I-70 Corridor teams will take to the postseason gridiron or court this weekend.

    FOOTBALL

    The Strasburg Indians, 8-1 overall and undefeated in League 5, are the second seed in the 1A football bracket and will host the 15th-seeded Burlington Cougars at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4. Burlington enters the playoff 2-7 overall and 0-5 in League 4, previously known as the North Central League. All six teams from League 4 qualified for the playoffs. The winner will play the winner of No. 7 Centauri and 10th-seeded Gunnison during the quarterfinal weekend Nov. 11-12.

    The Bennett Tigers, who finished their season 7-2 and 4-1 in League 1, were the final team to make the 16-team 2A bracket but were seeded 15th because of CHSAA’s desire to avoid first-round playoff matches between teams in the same league. The orange-and-black will travel to Eaton Saturday for a 1 p.m. kickoff against the No. 2-seeded Reds. If it wins, the orange-and-black would advance to the quarterfinals Nov. 11-12 against the winner of No. 7 Basalt or 10th-seeded Woodland Park.

    VOLLEYBALL

    The fifth-seeded Strasburg Lady Indians host 2A Region 5 on Saturday, Nov. 5. The red-and-black will play the first match at 10 a.m. against No. 32 Plateau Valley and the third and final match of the day against 20th-seeded Gilpin County at approximately 2 p.m. The winner of the round-robin advances to the Colorado State Volleyball Championships Nov. 10-12.

    The Byers Lady Bulldogs are seeded 25th and travel to 11th-seeded Sanford for Region 11 on Saturday. Byers and the host school will battle in the first match of the day at 9 a.m. and Byers will follow-up with the next match against No. 14 Front Range Christian. The winner also advances to the following weekend’s state tournament.

    In 3A, the Bennett Lady Tigers are seeded 21st and will participate in 3A Region 4 hosted by Faith Christian in Arvada. The host school and 32nd-seeded Aspen will start the action at 2 p.m. with Bennett to play the following two contests — against Aspen first, followed by Faith Christian. The winner of the day advances to the state tournament.

  • 2022’s Best and Worst Cities for Vampires

    Do you feel most alive at night, detest garlic, and have a habit of lurking in the shadows?

    Whether you wear a cape daily or just once a year for Halloween, you can fang Lawn Love for ranking 2022’s Best and Worst Cities for Vampires.

    We looked for cities with plenty of warm bodies, blood centers, and vampire-friendly dwellings — aka casket suppliers and homes with basements. We also considered deterrents like garlic festivals and sunshine, as well as community and entertainment factors, such as vampire groups, nightlife options, and vampire tours. 

    Check out the 10 best (and 10 worst) cities for vampires below, followed by key insights from our report. (See where your city ranks here.)

    Key insights:

    • Northern Nosferatus vs. Southern Slayers: NYC is the ideal city for vampires, thanks to having the most potential victims, the most slaughterhouses, and the most vampire groups. Big cities like New York, Chicago (No. 2), and Seattle (No. 13) have plenty of fresh blood, nightlife options, and casket suppliers.

      It’s no surprise that Surprise, Arizona, came in dead last and other sunny Southern cities fell in our ranking, with other Arizona cities plus Nevada and California taking up the bottom 10. While fewer layers of clothing might make it easier to sneak a drink through all four seasons, it’s hard to avoid the sun’s rays with maximum sunshine, minimal cloud cover, few homes with basements, and scarce casket suppliers (especially in California).

    • Transylvania, USA: Is Pennsylvania the Transylvania of America? Maybe so — both of the biggest Keystone State cities made their way into our top 10.

      Philadelphia brings home the bronze with a high number of vampire groups and tours (No. 2 in both). Philly also has a high population, abundant nightlife options, and numerous blood drives to keep vampires well fed and entertained. Pittsburgh isn’t too far behind at No. 6, with plenty of blood centers, casket suppliers, and basements to appease sunless lifestyles.

    • Shadowy histories: Despite lacking in Food and Drink and Lair Safety, New Orleans (No. 15) continues to grow its vampirical legacy. NOLA has the most vampire tours due to local icons like legendary author Anne Rice and infamous vampire Jacques St. Germain. 

      San Francisco (No. 5) follows closely behind in tours (No. 2), thanks to the historically scary Nob Hill neighborhood. The Golden City also has plenty of blood centers, vampire groups, and nightlife options to balance out the sunshine and herb shops. Sunny Los Angeles (No. 4) impresses with the highest number of vampire-friendly nightclubs, in addition to the second highest population and numerous slaughterhouses, casket suppliers, and vampire groups.

    Our full ranking and analysis are available here: https://lawnlove.com/blog/best-worst-cities-for-vampires/

  • The state offers free mammograms to help Coloradans stay up to date on a life-saving cancer test

    In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the State of Colorado is encouraging Coloradans to stay up to date on mammograms so they can find breast cancer early when it’s easiest to treat. Life-saving mammograms are available for free to individuals who qualify through the Women’s Wellness Connection program, which operates at more than 100 clinics across the state.

    “We want people to know their risk for breast cancer, how to reduce that risk, and when to get a mammogram. We also want to make sure they know where they can get a mammogram,” said Emily Kinsella, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Women’s Wellness Connection section manager. “The Women’s Wellness Connection program exists so that cost, lack of health insurance, or immigration status don’t get in the way of individuals getting these crucial screenings to protect their health.”

    In Colorado, over 5,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. . According to the American Cancer Society, only 37% of uninsured women were up to date with breast cancer screening in 2019, compared to 70% of privately insured women nationwide.

    A new statewide campaign to raise awareness of free Women’s Wellness Connection services includes television, radio, and outdoor advertising, plus direct outreach to Colorados through text messages. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, CDPHE will send an additional text reminder to stay up to date on mammograms.

    One in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime, but the good news is that nearly everyone can survive breast cancer when it is caught in the early stages.

    “We know that finding cancer early can make a huge difference in treatment and outcome. We also know that in recent years, during the pandemic, many got behind on routine cancer screenings. Making sure we all get caught up on mammograms will save lives,” said Kinsella.

    The Women’s Wellness Connection program serves individuals ages 21 to 64 without health insurance or limited insurance and with demonstrated financial need. In addition to breast cancer screenings, the program provides free Pap tests to check for cervical cancer. To find out more about the program, visit women’s wellness connection.org. People can also call the American Cancer Society at 1-866-951-9355 for help finding a clinic that offers free or low-cost cancer screenings as part of the Women’s Wellness Connection program near them.

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    Colorado ofrece mamografías gratuitas para ayudar a las personas a mantenerse al día en una prueba de cáncer que salva vidas 

    (REMOTO) Octubre 27, 2022: En apoyo al Mes de la Concientización de Cáncer de Seno, el estado de Colorado alienta a las personas a mantenerse al día con sus mamografías para poder detectar el cáncer de seno en una etapa temprana, haciendo más fácil el tratamiento. Las mamografías que salvan vidas están disponibles gratuitamente para las personas que califican a través del programa Women ‘s Wellness Connection, que funciona en más de 100 clínicas en todo el estado.

    “Queremos que las personas conozcan su riesgo de cáncer de seno, cómo reducirlo y cuándo hacerse una mamografía. También queremos asegurarnos de que sepan dónde pueden hacerse una mamografía”, dijo Emily Kinsella, gerente de sección de Women´s Wellness Connection del Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Colorado. “El programa Women ‘s Wellness Connection existe para que el costo, la falta de seguro médico o el estatus migratorio no se interpongan en el camino de las personas para que se realicen estos exámenes cruciales para proteger su salud”.

    En Colorado, más de 5,000 personas serán diagnosticadas con cáncer de seno este año. De acuerdo con la American Cancer Society, solamente 37% de las mujeres sin seguro estaban al día con sus pruebas de cáncer de seno en el 2019, comparado con 70% de mujeres con seguro privado a nivel nacional.

    Una nueva campaña estatal para crear conciencia sobre los servicios gratuitos de Women ‘s Wellness Connection incluyen televisión, radio y publicidad en exterior, además de contacto directo con los habitantes de Colorado a través de mensajes de texto. Durante el Mes de la Concientización del Cáncer de Seno en octubre, el Departamento de Salud y Medioambiente de Colorado mandará un recordatorio de texto adicional para mantenerse al día con las mamografías. 

    Una de cada 8 mujeres tendrá cáncer de seno en su vida, pero las buenas noticias es que casi todas pueden sobrevivir cuando es detectado en etapa temprana.  

    “Sabemos que la detección de cáncer en etapa temprana puede hacer una gran diferencia en el tratamiento y en el resultado. También sabemos que en los últimos años, durante la pandemia, muchos se atrasaron en sus pruebas de rutina de detección de cáncer. Asegurándonos de que todos se pongan al día con las mamografías, salvará vidas”, dijo Kinsella. 

    El programa Women ‘s Wellness Connection atiende a personas de 21 a 64 años sin seguro médico o seguro limitado y con necesidades económicas comprobadas. Además de las pruebas de detección de cáncer de seno, el programa ofrece pruebas de Papanicolaou gratuitas para detectar cáncer de cuello uterino. Para obtener más información sobre el programa, visite womenswellnessconnection.org. Las personas también pueden llamar a la American Cancer Society al 1-866-951-9355 para encontrar una clínica que ofrezca pruebas de detección de cáncer gratuitas o de bajo costo como parte del programa Women ‘s Wellness Connection cerca de ellas.