/tags/banner-health Banner Health en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:22:35 GMT /health/2022-04-22/rural-pregnancy-care-is-in-crisis-banner-hopes-telehealth-can-help Pregnant mothers in many rural areas struggle to access adequate care. A lack of specialized doctors and maternity wards can increase the risk of labor complications and force patients to drive long distances. A new telehealth pilot program aims to connect rural physicians in Northeast Colorado with OB-GYN hospitalists at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:22:35 GMT /health/2022-04-22/rural-pregnancy-care-is-in-crisis-banner-hopes-telehealth-can-help Beau Baker, Adam Rayes /health/2019-12-24/new-loveland-inpatient-unit-provides-mental-health-care-to-seniors A mental health crisis can be exacerbated by the challenges of aging. McKee Medical Center in Loveland plans to address this with a new unit specifically… Tue, 24 Dec 2019 16:54:08 GMT /health/2019-12-24/new-loveland-inpatient-unit-provides-mental-health-care-to-seniors Stephanie Daniel /business/2019-10-02/colorado-attorney-general-approves-328m-weld-banner-health-deal Weld County will move forward with plans to sever ties with the North Colorado Medical Center, after Attorney General Phil Weiser approved the sale of its… Wed, 02 Oct 2019 23:12:20 GMT /business/2019-10-02/colorado-attorney-general-approves-328m-weld-banner-health-deal Matt Bloom /health/2019-01-15/banner-health-launches-opioid-reduction-program-in-northern-colorado-emergency-rooms North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley and four other Banner Health hospitals have formally launched a new way to treat pain in their emergency… Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:33:06 GMT /health/2019-01-15/banner-health-launches-opioid-reduction-program-in-northern-colorado-emergency-rooms Stephanie Daniel /health/2018-11-28/new-program-brings-life-saving-emergency-care-to-colorado-pets Natalie Perry, a paramedic with Banner Health in Greeley, responds to all types of medical emergencies. But she recalled a structure fire where dogs, not… Wed, 28 Nov 2018 19:02:26 GMT /health/2018-11-28/new-program-brings-life-saving-emergency-care-to-colorado-pets Stephanie Daniel /arts-life/2015-12-03/backed-by-fort-collins-symphony-b-sharp-hopes-music-can-help-alzheimers-patients A lifetime of memories can disappear in an instant for those with Alzheimer's and dementia. One study is looking at whether music can help keep that spark… Thu, 03 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT /arts-life/2015-12-03/backed-by-fort-collins-symphony-b-sharp-hopes-music-can-help-alzheimers-patients Stacy Nick /health/2012-10-17/banner-considers-move-to-fort-collins The healthcare battle in Northern Colorado is intensifying with a proposal by Banner Health to expand its medical presence in Fort Collins. Banner… Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:15:21 GMT /health/2012-10-17/banner-considers-move-to-fort-collins Brian Larson /education/2012-08-08/new-health-science-academy-opens-doors-in-greeley A new healthcare education program based at Greeley Central High School is set to open its doors for the start of the new school year.Officials with… Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:00:01 GMT /education/2012-08-08/new-health-science-academy-opens-doors-in-greeley Erin O'Toole /education/2012-05-29/groundbreaking-health-science-program-gets-new-digs-in-greeley High school students in Greeley who want to pursue health careers will have new training opportunities with the start of the school year. Officials with… Tue, 29 May 2012 12:00:01 GMT /education/2012-05-29/groundbreaking-health-science-program-gets-new-digs-in-greeley Erin O'Toole /education/2012-03-13/health-science-academy-in-greeley-set-to-expand High school students in Greeley planning on becoming nurses, doctors and medical technicians will soon have more training opportunities thanks to a new… Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:55:39 GMT /education/2012-03-13/health-science-academy-in-greeley-set-to-expand Erin O'Toole