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6 SAFE AT HOME

Simple tips can help prevent injuries and dealth

8 PROCESS OF ELIMINATION

Itchy? Runny nose? Maybe it’s a food allergy or sensitivity

10 INSURANCE COVERAGE YOU CAN AFFORD

Connect for Health Colorado begins in November

12 WARDING OFF THE TOP THREE THREATS

Big birthday coming up? You’re likely due for a test

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ABOUT THE COVER: Maggie, 6, gets a quick check-up from Chauna Scanga P.A.-C who is celebrating her fifteenth year at the Youth Clininc, specializing in Pediatrics.

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26 Health District of Northern Colorado 9 healthinfosource.com 13 Inspirations Riding Academy 15 Karate West 22 Kindergrins General Denistry 13 Larimer Health Connect 23 Lewis Tennis School 14 Lincoln Center 23 Loveland Classical Schools 26 Mark Crane Orthodontics 11 Milnor Orthodontic 13 Miramonth Lifestyle Fitness 23 Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies 31 Paul Sherick, DDS, MS, Orthodontics 4 Pediatric Dentistry of the Rockies

3 Pediatric Urgent Care of Northern Colorado 2 Rocky Mountain Center for Reproductive Medicine 14 Rocky Mountain Family Physicians 18 Sacred Vessel Acupunture and Doula 2 Scott Family Health 4 Spine Correction Center 14 Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center 18 T.R. Paul Academy of the Arts & Knowledge 9 United Way 19 University of Colorado Health 4 W Orthodontics 24 Weld Family Clinic of Chiropractic

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Safe at home

Simple tips can help prevent injuries and death

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ach year, more than 3 million kids ages 14 and under get hurt at home–and more than 2,000 children die from unintentional injuries in the home. Fire, suffocation, drowning, choking, firearm and poisoning are among the top leading causes of unintentional home injury or death for this age group. Falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries to children.

“Children spend a lot of time in the home and it’s a parent’s job to make sure that environment is as safe as possible,” says Janet Werst, Safe Kids Larimer County Coordinator.

“Safety devices like smoke alarms and window guards are important, but active supervision by an adult is also key to making sure children stay safe.

“Baby-proofing” is only the first step.

Injury risks change as children grow and develop, and parents should regularly reassess the safety of their home to address the most serious risks.”

Safe Kids Larimer County recommends parents keep these home safety tips in mind: PREVENTING FIRES & BURNS • Make sure you have working smoke alarms in every level of your home, outside each sleeping area and in every bedroom.

Plan how each child in your home would escape in a fire. Practice a family fire drill twice a year. Test batteries monthly and change them once a year.

• Set your water heater at 120 degrees and test the bathwater by running your whole hand and wrist throughout the tub before putting your child in it.

• Teach children to stay a safe distance from the stove/oven (minimum of 3 feet) and ALWAYS stay with your food when you are cooking.

AROUND WATER • Always supervise children near water.

Never leave young children alone in the bathtub or pool–a child can drown in a matter of seconds.

• Keep toilet lids closed and lock all doors to bathrooms.

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• Hot tubs should be covered and locked when not in use.

• Install protective measures like antientrapment drain covers and safety vacuum release systems in your hot tub/pool.

AROUND THE HOME • Prevent serious falls by keeping furniture away from windows, installing guards or stops on windows that are not emergency exits, and installing safety gates at the top and the bottom of stairs if you have small children. Never use baby walkers.

• Put your baby on his or her back to sleep on a crib that meets all current national safety standards. Remove all pillows, comforters, stuffed toys and other soft products from the crib before putting your baby to sleep.

• Look at a room as your child would; ask yourself what looks interesting and what can be reached. Get rid of small items your child can choke on.

• Keep guns locked, unloaded and where kids cannot reach them. Lock up ammunition in a separate place.

PREVENTING POISONINGS • Lock up medicine, vitamins, cleaning supplies, and pet food as these can all be poisonous to a child. Read labels and follow directions when giving medicine to children.

• Post the Poison Center Helpline by every phone: 1-800-222-1222.

• Make sure you have working carbon monoxide detectors in every sleeping area and on each level of your home.

Test them every month and make sure heating systems are vented outside and checked each year.

BE PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES • Call 911 if your child is choking, collapses, can’t breathe or is having a seizure.

• Check your first-aid kit to make sure it is fully stocked.

• Make sure babysitters and other caregivers know how to handle an emergency.

ON THE ROAD • Buckle up every trip. Use an appropriate car seat for as long as you can. See www.carseatscolorado.com for best practice recommendations and find an inspection station near you to ensure your child is traveling as safely as possible.

For more safety tips on how to make your home safer for your children, visit www.sklarimer.org Safe Kids Larimer County contributed this article.

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Process of elimination...

Itchy? Runny nose? Maybe it’s a food allergy or sensitivity?

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ver since he was little, Evan had stomach aches. They didn’t happen often so his mom didn’t give it much thought. Then the spring of fourth grade they began happening on a monthly, then weekly basis. He would have stomach pain and cramps followed by diarrhea.

When it became a daily lament it was time to explore if it was a food allergy or sensitivity. Two weeks off of gluten gave them their answer. His stomach pain got much better. Evan was reacting to gluten —the gummy protein found in wheat, barley and rye. A genetic test confirmed he had a gene associated with Celiac Disease.

His aunt and cousin had recently been diagnosed, so it was already suspected.

While making the switch to a gluten-free life wasn’t easy, it made the stomach pain go away and helped Evan’s gut recover— improving his overall health.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ALLERGY AND A SENSITIVITY Symptom-wise, allergies and sensitivities can be identical. Yet a true allergic reaction is more serious as it involves your child’s immune system. Only 6-8 percent of kids in the U.S. have a true allergy, and some will outgrow that allergy as their body develops. With an intolerance or sensitivity, a child might lack a certain enzyme needed to digest a food, or react to food additives, causing uncomfortable symptoms. The solution to both is identifying the offending food and eliminating it from your child’s diet.

Foods that make up 90 percent of allergies include milk, peanuts, soy, wheat, eggs, fish, tree nuts and shellfish.

SYMPTOMS OF FOOD ALLERGIES Food allergies or intolerances affect three main areas of the body—and cause varying reactions. Your daughter might get a stomach ache from drinking milk while her classmate breaks out in hives.

Reactions usually begin within minutes or a few hours.

• Stomach/intestines: nausea, cramping, pain vomiting or diarrhea

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• Skin: hives, redness, swelling, itching or eczema • Nose/throat/mouth: itchy throat or mouth or eyes, runny or stuffy nose, coughing, wheezing • Lightheadedness or fainting. The most serious reaction is anaphylaxis, where airways swell making it hard to breathe followed by a drop of blood pressure and sometimes loss of consciousness. If your child has a serious allergy, your doctor will likely have you carry an auto-injector to reverse the reaction, like an EpiPen. WHY ON THE RISE? According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, food allergy rates in children increased 18 percent in 10 recent years. Peanut allergies, in particular, are becoming more common.

While researches have not identified the exact cause, there are some interesting theories. One is that our guts simply don’t house enough bacteria. A study looked at the gut flora of people in undeveloped nations— who live and farm much closer to the land—and compared it to that of

people in Westernized nations. They found that the people in undeveloped nations have a much richer variety of bacteria making up their gut flora, and they have fewer allergies, asthma and auto-immune diseases.

Have you ever heard of the hygiene hypothesis? It’s the idea that Westernized nations see more allergies because of an overuse of antibiotics.

Because we are not exposed to a wide variety of bacteria and viruses, our immune systems react to things they shouldn’t fight against—such as food or particles in the air.

AVOIDING REACTIONS FROM FOODS If you suspect a food allergy or sensitivity, consider having your child complete an elimination diet. Essentially, you take suspect foods out of her diet for a few weeks, and see if she notices a difference.

You then reintroduce foods one by one to see if she reacts.

Once you’ve identified the culprit.

Steer clear. Get really good at reading labels, packing your child’s lunch and teaching him what foods he can eat and which are questionable.

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Insurance coverage you can afford Connect for Health Colorado open enrollment begins in November RICHARD COX

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ost has kept many Coloradans from getting health insurance, but what if coverage turned out to be less expensive than people thought?

That’s what thousands of local residents discovered during the past year as new lower-cost health insurance options became available in the state. A fresh opportunity for families to take advantage of these new lower-cost health plans is getting underway in November.

OPEN ENROLLMENT STARTS IN NOVEMBER November 15 marks the beginning of the second open enrollment period for Connect for Health Colorado, a new service to help Coloradans get comprehensive health insurance and access new federal financial assistance to reduce costs. People have until next Feb. 15 to shop for and purchase one of dozens of private health insurance plans available locally through the Connect for Health Colorado Marketplace.

These health plans come with standard benefits that include visits to the doctor, emergency and preventive care, maternity care, newborn and pediatric care, hospital stays, prescription drugs, mental health services, lab work and more. They also have something that other private health insurance plans don’t: special features that help reduce costs.

“A majority of people still don’t realize that these special cost reductions are available for those who qualify,” says Karen Spink, who heads Larimer Health Connect, a service of the Health District of Northern Larimer County that helps county residents find the best health insurance for their family’s needs and budget.

A family of four making up to $95,000 per year could be eligible for advanced tax credits to reduce monthly premium costs for a Marketplace plan.

If that same family earns no more than around $59,500, it also might qualify for additional financial assistance to lower the cost of copayments and deductibles.

Connect for Health Colorado is not

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the only way local families are getting more affordable health coverage. Last January, Colorado’s Medicaid program expanded, making it possible for more people to enroll. The public insurance program is now open to adults with incomes up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level. That’s around $31,500 for a family of four.

Medicaid has no monthly premiums and very low copayments. In addition to providing medical benefits similar to private health insurance, Medicaid in Colorado also has dental coverage for both adults and children.

In the past year, approximately 15,000 Larimer County residents signed up for lower-cost health coverage either through Connect for Health Colorado or the newly expanded Medicaid program.

GETTING COVERED, STAYING COVERED Medicaid has no open enrollment period; qualifying individuals can sign up year-round. Not so with the private health plans through Connect for Health Colorado. For the most part, people can enroll in a new plan or switch from an existing plan only during an open enrollment period. The next open enrollment period is Nov. 15 through Feb. 15, 2015. Since most people now are required by law to have health insurance, Feb. 15 also is the deadline to be

insured or risk paying a fine for 2015.

Those who already got insured through the Marketplace during the past year have another important deadline to watch. Plans will renew automatically by Dec. 15 without any action. “That may be tempting, but it might not be the best idea,” says Karen Spink of Larimer Health Connect. She strongly advises people to review their current plan to see that it still meets their needs and budget.

People can compare Marketplace plans and sign up online (connectfor healthco.com), although many find the process easier with a little help. Specially trained navigators, called Health Coverage Guides, are available at several northern Colorado locations, including Larimer Health Connect, Northern Colorado AIDS Project and Salud Family Health Center. Some insurance brokers also are certified to help with Marketplace plans.

The Health District’s Larimer Health Connect (larimerhealthconnect. org) provides free in-person assistance at multiple locations in Larimer County and can also help with enrollment in Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus.

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Warding off the top three threats Big birthday coming up? You’re likely due for a test LY NN U. NICHOLS

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id you know getting a regular pap smear almost guarantees you won’t ever get cervical cancer? Most cases of cervical cancer are in women who neglected getting a pap for five years or more.

If you’ve hit a milestone or are approaching one, it’s time to think about health screens. A little prevention can help ward off the top three health threats for women: heart disease, breast cancer and osteoporosis. Consider these tests through the ages: YOUR THIRTIES In your 30s you don’t have to worry about any special tests. Just keep up with the routine ones, including a physical and pap smear every three years after age 21. You should also consider a blood pressure and cholesterol check; do these every one to five years depending on results from here on out.

YOUR FORTIES Sad to say, but with that 40th birthday your body starts showing signs of aging. Plan on getting the usual physical, pap smear every three years, and blood pressure check from one to five years depending on your personal health history and your doctor recommendations.

With the pap, get an HPV (human papilloma virus) test every five years.

If you are sexually active with multiple partners, consider other STD tests as well. If you have high blood pressure, get screened for diabetes.

It’s also not a bad idea to add an annual stool occult blood test—a simple test you can even do at home—to screen for colon cancer yearly.

With mammograms, you’ve got a decision to make. While the federal guidelines suggest getting a mammo every two years starting at age 50, you should consider your own risk factors for breast cancer. Recommendations changed from years past because mammograms often provoked additional testing on non-cancerous cysts—and

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because breast cancer numbers are higher in later years. Yet there are many women who get breast cancer in their 40s (some with no family history whatsoever), so getting screened isn’t a bad idea. Talk with your doctor and make an informed decision.

Self-breast exams are still a good idea. Checking breasts in the shower takes mere seconds and there are plenty of women who have found suspicious lumps that carry the telltale signs of being firm and not tender and sticking around through several cycles.

YOUR FIFTIES Now is when the fun begins. Several tests are added to your list, including a regular (every two year) mammogram, a baseline colonoscopy, and a bone density test (if your doctor deems it necessary). At this point you should be getting regular cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure checks. Depending on your personal risk for diabetes and heart disease, you will likely need these tests yearly.

If results of your colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy are good, you won’t need another for five to ten years. This is a good test not to blow off, as colorectal cancer

rates increase markedly after 50. Chances increase with a history of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and polyps. A bonus is that you can wait until you’re 65 to get a bone density scan for osteoporosis.

Finally, the 50s often bring menopause and with it, a decision on hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Estrogen and progesterone were given widely pre-2000 to ward off menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and mood swings. Yet in 2002, new discoveries of health risks—such as an increased chance of osteoporosis, colorectal cancer and heart disease—put the stops on common use of HRT. In the last few years, a strong link between HRT and breast cancer was established. According to breastcancer.org, combination HRT increases breast cancer risk by about 75 percent, even when used for only a short time. Some women choose estrogen only, but that can also have risks. If you have severe hot flashes or other side effects from menopause, talk to your doctor about all your options.

Now that you know what’s headed your way with each new decade, take charge of your health with a few preventive tests. Stay healthy!

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Cancer—yes or no You decide.

It’s up to you.

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on’t want cancer? Believe it or not, it’s (mostly) your choice.

Through the choices you make each day, you determine your risk for developing cancer. Yes, you are reading this right: You are in control of whether or not you get cancer—at least many of you. So, make the choice—no cancer for me. While the answer to reducing your risk of cancer lies in the well-worn spiel about eating well and exercising, when you learn the why behind it you’ll be blown away—maybe even surprised enough to actually make changes and improve your life and your chances to stay cancer free. After speaking with a regional cancer doctor, I know I’m recommitted. Here’s what she has to say.

“Two-thirds of cancers in the United States could be prevented with changes in lifestyle,” says Dr. Diana C. Medgyesy, an oncologist with Front Range Cancer Specialists in Fort Collins who has dedicated herself to cancer prevention. “It’s true that some people are genetically programmed to develop

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cancer—but only about 10 percent. The majority of people get to decide whether or not they will get cancer,” she adds.

HOW EXERCISING PREVENTS CANCER Okay, here is where some mind blowing happens. Did you know that fat is its own organ? It acts independently, like an organ, to produce hormones and inflammatory molecules! If that’s not an OMG, I don’t know what is.

“More and more data show our “fat pads” are active endocrine organs. These organs of fat make our insulin levels go up, which increase our risk for cancer,” says Medgyesy. Since insulin stimulates cells to grow—and cancer is simply an overgrowth of cells that have become damaged—insulin feeds cancer. That means if you reduce your “fat pad” you reduce your risk for cancer. The best way to reduce fat is to exercise.

But that’s not all. That fat pad isn’t done increasing your risk for cancer just yet. “Fat pads also produce inflammatory molecules that overuse your immune

system,” she adds. When your immune system is busy dealing with chronic inflammation, it’s less able to do away with rogue cancer cells in the body that need destroying. Another good reason to put on those jogging shoes!

Even though you are probably screaming for mercy, there is still one more reason to reduce that fat pad.

It produces hormones all on its own!

Particularly, it makes estrogen. That’s why overweight or obese women have a higher risk of cancer. “Certain hormones play a role in certain cancers, for example, estrogen is clearly linked to breast cancer,” adds Medgyesy.

You’ve probably already headed out the door for a brisk walk, but if not, wait a minute. Just how much exercise do you need to prevent cancer? Three hours of moderate intensity exercise a week, or 30 minutes a day.

This was determined by a recent study of 60,000 health professionals.

“Those who exercised with moderate intensity three hours a week decreased

their risk of colon cancer by 50 percent,” says Medgyesy who defines moderate aerobic exercise as anything that equals a 15-minute-mile speed.

“In other words, you can’t take a slow, chatty walk with girlfriends. It must be a brisk walk or light jog,” she adds. If you don’t love walking or jogging try swimming, biking or using the elliptical machine at the gym.

Or, if you are super athletic, bump it up to high intensity—like mountain biking, cross-country skiing, running or an intense cardio workout class. “Higher intensity exercise probably decreases cancer risk even more, but moderate is enough and it’s more reasonable for people to do,” says Medgyesy. By the way, it doesn’t matter if you get your three hours in one, long workout a week or break it into a half-hour a day. It has the same cancer prevention effect.

Finally, if you exercise and lose weight, you are giving cancer the double punch. That’s because exercise alone decreases insulin levels and inflammation in the body and increases immune strength.

HOW EATING WELL PREVENTS CANCER Okay, so you’ve recommitted to exercise.

Good for you! Now, it’s time to take a quick look at your diet. Did you know that a diet high in fruits and veggies has been proven scientifically to reduce your cancer risk? This doesn’t mean you can’t eat meat, just do so in moderation.

“There’s no data that say vegans live longer, but there is data that show a diet high in animal fat does increase cancer.

A study on red meat showed that people who ate two servings a day increased their risk for cancer. In a nutshell, the best diet is low fat and high fiber, with 80 percent of foods derived from plant sources and 20 percent from animal,” advises Medgyesy.

To keep it simple, envision your plate as half fruits and veggies, one-quarter whole grains, like brown rice, potato, sweet potato, quinoa, etc., and one-quarter protein—which can be meat, eggs, dairy, soy or beans. If that seems like too big of a leap, try this: Simply cut down on your red meat and cheese intake. Or try having meat at just one meal a day, or whole days where you don’t eat meat or dairy at all.

CANCER DOESN’T HAPPEN OVERNIGHT “Most people don’t realize that cancer is a 10- to 15-year process. It takes your cells that long to go from normal to cancerous. That means choices your kids make at 15 and 20 will affect their health at 30 and 35.

It’s why starting early with healthy lifestyle habits is so important,” says Medgyesy.

What’s great about cancer being a slow process is that we can change the course of our cells with the choices we make. “Lifestyle changes can alter this progression. They can literally turn precancerous cells back into normal cells, but once they become cancerous, there’s no going back,” adds Medgyesy.

About 30 percent of cancers oc-

cur with no risk factors: “Sometimes cancer is a game with no rules. You can be a marathoner, have grandparents who lived to 100, and you still end up with cancer, despite having no risk factors,” says Medgyesy. Experts don’t know why for sure, but it could be excessive radiation or pollution exposure when young, or chronic inflammation. “The next step in cancer prevention, I think, will be blocking inflammatory pathways,” she adds.

But remember, most of us get to say yes, or no, to cancer. We say it every day, with the choices we make. So go, take that power walk. Do it again tomorrow, and the next day, and change the course of your future health.

UCHealth sponsored this article.

Four simple ways to reduce your kids’ cancer risk

While providing a healthy home with good food, regular exercise and low stress is the No. 1 way to prevent cancer in your child, here are four other simple ways you can decrease their odds.

1. Get enough vitamin D.

There is only one vitamin proven to prevent cancer, and that’s vitamin D. You may have recently heard conflicting information on vitamin D, but Medgyesy is sold on getting at least 1000 I.U. per day. “Data show that cancer patients are often low in vitamin D. In one large study on breast cancer survivors, vitamin D levels were low in about 70 percent of the women. Studies have also found that the higher the stage of colon cancer, the higher the deficiency in D.” She believes the risk of getting too much D is low, as it takes a long time to build up in the body. So if your kids are not getting a lot of sun every day, consider a supplement.

2. Don’t smoke, and model responsible drinking.

You already know smoking—even second-hand smoke—is linked to lung and other cancers, but did you know drinking alcohol also increases cancer risk? “There’s some controversy on this, but studies show two servings of alcohol per day increases your risk of cancer,” says Medgyesy. Drinking in moderation or not drinking at all are good lessons to model to teens before they head off to college.

3. Avoid walking on busy streets during rush hour.

“When I see people jogging down Harmony during rush hour I think, ‘You are not doing yourselves any good!’ There are clear links between air pollution and cancer,” says Medgyesy. While you are at it, check the radon levels in your basement—especially if your kids spend a lot of time there.

4. A baby aspirin a day, keeps cancer away.

Okay, so this one is for you, not the kids. It’s just too fascinating to leave out. When scientists recently looked at 52 clinical trials on aspirin as a prevention tool for heart attack and stroke risk, they found something they weren’t looking for—a reduction in cancer risk. “Across the board, these studies showed that people who took a daily dose of aspirin for three years or more had less cancer. The study concluded that taking a baby aspirin a day protects you from developing multiple types of cancer, and dying from cancer,” says Medgyesy. How can this be? Remember, aspirin is an anti-inflammatory drug. When inflammation is low in our bodies, our immune systems are free to do their cancer-destroying work. Check with your doctor first, as aspirin causes gastrointestinal bleeding in some people.

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Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline St., Ste. 120, FC, 267-9600 1491 N. Denver Ave., Ste. 101, LV, 663-2225 www.scottfamilyhealth.com Your path to good health.

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Center for Endodontic Care 1331 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 232-3750 4669 W. 20th St., LV, 232-3755 516 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV, 232-3757 www.centerforendocare.com

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Centre Family Dentistry 1001 Centre Ave., FC, 407-1001 www.fortcollinsdentist.com Choice Dental Care, LLC Thomas Harvey, DDS 1040 E. Elizabeth St., Ste. 202, FC, 224-4093 www.choicedentalcarellc.com Coombs Orthodontics 730 Whalers Way, Ste. 200, FC, 226-5505, www.coombsbraces.com Specialist in orthodontics for children and adults; complimentary consultation; financing options.

David L. Way, DDS, MS 1424 E. Horsetooth Road, Ste. # 1, FC, 286-7613 www.orthoway.com Dental Connections www.LCDentalConnections.org Affordable dental care for adults with low incomes and no dental insurance.

Distinctive Dental Care, PLLC 1221 E. Elizabeth St., FC, 223-8555 www.mydistinctivedental.com Goings Orthodontics 4733 S. Timberline Rd., #101, FC, 377-1888 www.goingsorthodontics.com Complimentary initial consultation; fast, gentle treatment; friendly comfortable atmosphere.

Greeley Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics 6632 10th St., Ste. 101, GR, 353-4848 www.GreeleyModernDentistry.com Johnston Dentistry 2001 S. Shields St., Bldg. E, Ste. 200, FC, 493-5120 Jonathan L. Nelson, D.D.S. 1297 Main St., Ste. 3, WS, 686-7775 Kindergrins 126 E 29th St., LV, 635-4353 www.kindergrins.com Kindergrins Dental is a General Dentistry office for Infants, Children, & Young Adults.

Mark D. Crane, DDS, MS 4144 Timberline Rd., FC, 226-6443, 3520 E. 15th St., Ste. 101, LV 663-4871, www.drcraneorthodontics.com Specializing in helping kids, teens and adults achieve a straight, beautiful smile.

Milnor Orthodontics 1103 S. Shields St., FC, 484-3214 www.milnororthodontics.com Free examination, evaluation and explanation of your child’s needs.

North Beach Dental 1102 E. Lincoln Ave., FC, 224-2688 www.northbeach dental.com Child-friendly, slowpaced, quality dentistry for infants, children, teens and pregnant moms.

Northern Colorado Orthodontics 1295 Main St. Ste. 4, WS, 674-0717 www.nocoortho.com

Paul Sherick, Orthodontic Specialist 1136 E. Stuart St., Ste. 2-160, FC, 221-2616, 2984 Ginnala Dr., LV, 663-4356, 600 S. St. Vrain Ave., Ste. 3., EP, 221-2616 www.psherickdds.com Helping children and adults achieve a beautiful, healthy smile.

Pediatric Dentistry of Loveland 2800 Madison Square Dr., Ste. 1, LV, 669-7711, www.tropicalteeth.com Pediatric Dentistry of the Rockies 4609 S. Timberline Rd,. Ste. 103B, FC, 484-4104 www.Rockies KidsDDS.com Specializing in dentistry for toddlers, children and special needs patients.

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Positive Dental 1015 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC, 482-6034 www.positivedentalvision.com Provides complete comprehensive dentistry care for every member of your family.

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Richard S. Boyes, DMD, PC 1813 61st Ave., Ste. 210, GR, 352-4242 www.DrBoyesDentalCare.com ToothZone 1220 Oak Park Dr., FC, 383 W. Drake Rd., FC, 223-8687, www.toothzone.com Where fun and dentistry collide; dentist & staff love kids; comfortable waiting zone.

Vinna C. Norris, DDS 1025 Robertson St., FC, 221-1400

W Orthodontics, David Way, DDS 1424 E. Horsetooth Rd., FC 223-8080, www.orthoway.com Offering comprehensive rewarding orthodontic treatments to achieve long-term health and beautiful smiles.

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Zimmer Family Dentistry 1343 E. Prospect Rd., Ste. 1, FC, 221-4500

DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION TEAM Fort Collins, 201 S. College Ave., FC, 224-9931 www.teamfortcollins.org Promotes healthy lifestyles for all ages to prevent drug and alcohol abuse.

FAMILY PHYSICIANS Associates in Family Medicine Eight clinics in Fort Collins, Loveland and Windsor, www.afmfc.com Urgent care, family, sports and internal medicine, pediatrics, prenatal and obstetrical care.

Banner Health Clinics

3880 N. Grant St., Ste. 140, 203-0047 www.bannerhealth.com Specializing in family medicine emphasizing preventive health and wellness.

Daniel B. Jinich, MD, PC 2001 S. Shields St., FC, 221-9991 www.docdan.net Family Medicine Center 1025 Pennock Place, FC, 495-8800 General medical care for community members who might otherwise go without healthcare.

Ward Orthodontics 2720 Council Tree Ave., #266, FC, 672-8218, www.wardortho.com Braces and Invisalign for children, teens & adults

First-Care Family Physicians 2160 A-3 W. Drake Rd., FC, 221-5595 295 E. 29th, LV, 669-6000, www. firstcaremed.net Certified family physicians & associates with extended hours for all your healthcare needs.

Wells & Abrames Family Dentistry 702 W. Drake, Bldg. G, FC, 493-9299

Foothills Family Care, LLC 1101 E. Elizabeth St., FC, 221-5858

Wild for a Smile Childrens Dentistry 1819 61st Ave., GR, 506-1339 www.wildforasmile.com Caring for babies and children of all ages.

Healing Gardens Health Center 315 Canyon Ave., Ste. 1, FC, 472-6789

Windsor Pediatric Dentistry 1299 W. Main St., Unit C, WS, 674-3247 www.windsorpediatricdentistry.com Specialized dentistry for infants, children, teens and children with special health care needs.

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Windsor Smiles Orthodontics 1218 W. Ash St., Ste. D, 460-0791 www.WindsorSmilesOrtho.com

Heritage Family Medicine 1006 Robertson St., FC, 224-1596 www.heritagemedicine.com Your family’s health deserves a doctor who knows you.

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and summer camps.

Kaiser Permanente Several locations throughout northern Colorado. 855-208-7221 www.kaiserpermanente.org Affordable, patient-centered health care for the whole family.

Mallory Family Wellness 1548 N. Boise Ave., LV, 669-9245 x223, www.docmallory.com Miramont Family Medicine Four locations in northern Colorado窶認C, LV, WL, 482-0213 www.miramont.us Comprehensive, patient-centered health care for the whole family.

Mountain View Family Medicine, PC 2121 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 310, FC, 221-3855

Miramont Lifestyle Fitness 901 Oakridge Drive, FC, 282-1000 1800 Heath Pkwy., FC, 221-5000 2211 S. College Ave., FC, 225-2233 3755 Precision Drive, Ste., 100, LV, 744-5005, www.miramontlifestyle.com Family health and wellness services.

Youth programs for a lifestyle of fitness.

Raintree Athletic Club 2555 S. Shields St., FC, 490-1300 www.raintreeathleticclub.com Swimming, cycling, Cross Fit, court sports, aerobics classes, Pilates, BarrePOWER, more.

HEALTH INFORMATION healthinfosource.com www.healthinfosource.com A comprehensive guide to local healthcare providers, topics and events.

HEALTH INSURANCE Rocky Mountain Family Physicians 1124 E. Elizabeth, Bldg. C, FC 484-0798, www.RMFamilyPhys.com Same-day appointments, new patients welcome, sports and backto-school well checks.

Salud Family Health Centers Located in EP, FC, GR. www.saludclinic.org Comprehensive family care.

Sunrise Community Health Locations in LV, GR. www.sunrisecommunityhealth.org Comprehensive family care.

University of Colorado Health Medical Group Clinics Northern Colorado, www.pvhs.org Family medical practice providing quality healthcare services.

Windsor Family Clinic 4630 Royal Vista Cir., Ste. 7, WS, 530-0575, www.windsorfamilyclinic.com Family medical practice providing quality healthcare services in n. Colorado.

FITNESS Fort Collins Club 1307 E. Prospect, FC, 224-2582 www.fortcollinsclub.net Complete range of family fitness facilities and services. Afterschool

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CHP+ or Family Medicaid United Way of Weld County 814 9th St, GR, 353-4300 www.unitedway-weld.org Low-cost health insurance application assistance available. Dial 2-1-1 or 800-559-5590.

Connect for Health-Weld County 2930 11th Ave., Evans, 350-4673 www.northcoloradohealthalliance. org/connect-for-health-colorado Impartial assistance to consumers seeking health coverage through the health insurance marketplace.

Healthy Communities 1525 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 498-6755, www.larimer.org/health/ chs/epsdt.asp Connecting families to healthcare.

Kaiser Permanente Several locations throughout northern Colorado. 877-297-0566 www.kaiserpermanente.org/ask-co Plans for the whole family and 5-star rated Medicare health plan.

Larimer Health Connect 144 N. Mason St., Unit 7, FC, 472-0444, 1501 Blue Spruce Drive, First Floor, FC, 1025 Pennock Place, FC, 1635 Blue Spruce Drive, FC 205 East 6th St., Second Floor, LV www.larimerhealthconnect.org In-person help to connect residents to quality, affordable health insurance.

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HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICES

Sands and Associates 1021 Robertson St., FC, 482-0666

MENTAL HEALTH Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC, 224-5209 www.healthdistrict.org Provides prescription assistance, mental health, dental, preventive and health planning services.

HOSPITALS Estes Park Medical Center 555 Prospect Ave., EP, 586-2317 www.epmedcenter.com Emergency medicine, wellness programs, preventive care, health maintenance, health restoration and support.

McKee Medical Center 2000 Boise Ave., LV, 669-4640 www.bannerhealth.com

Medical Center of the Rockies 2500 Rocky Mountain Way, LV 624-2500, www.pvhs.org/mcr Offering a full spectrum of services, specialties in cardiac and trauma care.

North Colorado Medical Center 1801 16th St., GR, 352-4121 www.bannerhealth.com

Poudre Valley Hospital 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 495-7000, www.pvhs.org/pvh Array of treatments, surgeries, diagnostic tests in more than 3 dozen specialties.

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Aspen Medical Center —Internal Medicine 2923 Ginnala Dr., LV, 669-6660 www.bannerhealth.com

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Mental Health Connections 525 W. Oak St., FC, 221-5551 www.mentalhealthconnections.com Mental health & substance abuse resources—information, referrals, low-cost counseling.

Mountain Crest Behavioral Health 4601 Corbett Dr., FC, 207-4800 www.pvhs.org/mountain-crestbehavioral-healthcare-center Helps adults and adolescents with mental health challenges and substance abuse issues.

OB/GYN

OB/GYN Associates 1900 N. Boise Ave., Suites 300, 410, LV, 667-2009 www.bannerhealth.com Specializing in OB-GYN, promotes healthy living through every phase of women’s lives.

ORTHOPAEDICS Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies 2500 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 493-0112 3470 E. 15th St., LV, 663-3975, www.orthohealth.com Complete orthopaedics and sports medicine, for all ages.

Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline St., Ste. 120, FC, 267-9600, 1491 N. Denver Ave., Ste. 101, LV, 663-2225 www.scottfamilyhealth.com Your path to good health.

PEDIATRICIANS The Children’s Health Place 1601 25th Ave., GR, 356-2600 www.thechildrenshealthplace.com Habla Espanol.

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Loveland Pediatrics 2555 E. 13th St., Ste., 130, LV, 6635437, www.bannerhealth.com Pediatricians partner with parents to ensure optimal health for each child.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH Youth Clinic 1200 E. Elizabeth St., FC 1214 Oak Park Dr., FC 2695 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 267-9510, www.youthclinic.com Family healthcare for infants through early adults. Sports physicals and onsite psychologist.

PHYSICALS

DR. DANIEL J. LASZLO 1136 E. Stuart St. Bld. 3, Suite 3200 • Fort Collins, CO 80525 • (970)221-1681 7251 W. 20th St.. Building N Suite1 • Greeley, CO 80634 • (970)356-3907

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General Care 620 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 482-6620 9299 Eastman Park Dr., WS 221-5811, www.concentra.com Specializing in sports and camp physicals for all ages.

PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL & SPEECH THERAPY Children’s Speech & Reading Center 1330 Oakridge Dr. #10, FC 419-0486, www.csrckids.org Quality speech, language & literacy programs. Sliding scale. ASHA certified therapists. Nonprofit.

Speech & Language Stimulation Center 317 N. Meldrum, FC, 495-1150 www.speech-language-voice.com Early intervention, articulation, language, literacy, social language skills, vocal cord issues, more.

My Heroes 701 S. Overland Tr., FC, 678-984-7774 www.myheroestherapy.com Providing hippotherapy services, for individual patient’s goals and needs.

PRENATAL 4-D SonoImage 295 E. 29th St., LV, 460-1596 www.4DSonoImage.com Sonograms for expecting mothers performed on site for your conve­nience.

REHABILITATION & PHYSICAL THERAPY Berkana Rehabilitation Institute 1024 Centre Ave., Bldg. E, Ste. 100, FC, 797-2431 www.berkanarehab.com

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Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline St., Ste. 120, FC, 267-9600, 1491 N. Denver Ave., Ste. 101, LV, 663-2225 www.scottfamilyhealth.com Your path to good health.

Rocky Mountain Center for Reproductive Medicine 1080 E. Elizabeth St., FC, 493-6353 www.drbachus.com.

Compassionate, individualized infertility diagnostic and fertility treatment options.

SENIOR HEALTH Columbine Health Systems 947 Worthington Cir., FC, 4820198 www.columbine health.com Nursing facilities, independent and assisted living, rehabilitation, therapy, and more.

SMOKING PREVENTION

Health District of N. Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC, 224-5209 www.healthdistrict.org Shows you proven techniques to help you step free from tobacco.

Weld County Tobacco Education Program 1555 N. 17th Ave., GR, 304-6470 x2385, www.tobaccofreeweld.com Provides tobacco-cessation opportunities, resources for businesses, and information on secondhand smoke.

SPINE & BRAIN CARE

Front Range Center for Brain & Spine Surgery 1313 Riverside Ave., FC, 493-1292 www.brain-spine.com Full-service practice dedicated to spine and brain surgery offering comprehensive clinical expertise.

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Spine Correction Center of the Rockies 2244 E. Harmony St., Ste. 110, FC 226-1117, www.spinecorrectioncenter.com Specializing in neuropathy treatment and all spine-related services.

URGENT CARE

CHMG Urgent Care, Loveland 3850 N. Grant Ave., Ste. 140, LV, 624-5150 www.pvhs.org/loveland-urgent-care Services for minor injuries and illnesses, such as flu, strep throat, sprains, fractures.

Concentra Urgent Care 620 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 221-5811 www.concentra.com

Skyline Urgent Care 2555 E. 13th St., Ste. 110, LV, 461-6140, www.bannerhealth.com Provides walk-in visits and after-hours care minor injuries and illnesses.

VISION 2020 Vision Center 3501 S. Shields St., FC, 490-2020 www.2020visioncenter.com

Adventure Dental & Vision 3485C W. 10th St., GR, 353-4746 www.adventuregreeley.com General dentistry, orthodontics, and vision care for children and young adults.

Drs. Cecil & Morrow 2902 Ginnala Dr., LV, 669-8998 www.cecil.yourmd.com

Stronger Together 2114 Midpoint Dr., FC, 225-0019 curves.com/strongertogether Kirk Eye Center 3650 E. 15th St., LV, 669-1107 www.kirkeyecenter.com A full-service eye clinic & optical department serving Loveland, and northern Colorado.

Positive Vision 1015 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC, 482-6034 www.positivedentalvision.com Provides comprehensive vision care for every member of your family.

See Life Family Vision Source 2867 35th Ave., GR, 346-1411 www.seelifevision.com Windsor Eye Care & Vision Center 515 Main St., WS, 460-0154 www.windsoreye.com

Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado 1107 S. Lemay Ave., Ste. 300, FC, 493-7442 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., Ste. 150, LV, 493-7442, www.fcwc.com Caring for all women always.

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WOMEN’S HEALTH A Woman’s Healing Center, LLC 1006 Luke St., FC, 419-1111 www.AWomansHealingCenter.com A Woman’s Place of Fort Collins 1224 E. Elizabeth St., FC, 221-4977

Harmony Urgent Care Center 2127 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 140, FC, 297-6250 www.pvhs.org/harmony-urgent-care Services for minor injuries and illnesses, such as flu, strep throat, sprains, fractures.

Eye Center of Northern Colorado 1725 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 221-2222 6125 Skypond Dr., LV, 663-3262 2555 13th St., LV, 679-0000 www.eyecenternoco.com Offering compassionate and comprehensive medical, surgical and optical care.

Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline St., Ste. 120, FC, 267-9600, 1491 N. Denver Ave., Ste. 101, LV, 663-2225 www.scottfamilyhealth.com Your path to good health.

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MONDAYS, NOVEMBER 3, 10, 17, 24 Childbirth Class Childbirth with confidence. $65/couple.

McKee Medical Center, 2000 Boise Ave., LV. 7-9pm. 970-669-9355 or www. bannerhealth.com.

MONDAYS, NOVEMBER 3–DECEMBER 15 Yoga Basics An introduction to poses, this class will focus on safe practice. $48 for six weeks.

North Colorado Medical Center, 1801 16th St., GR. 4:30-5:30pm. 970-350-6633 or bannerhealth.com.

TUESDAYS, NOVEMBER 4–DECEMBER 16 Yoga Basics An introduction to poses, this class will focus safe practice. $48 for six weeks.

McKee Medical Center, 2000 Boise Ave., LV. 4:30-5:30pm. 970-350-6633 or www.bannerhealth.com.

TUESDAYS, NOVEMBER 11 OR DECEMBER 16 Breastfeeding Basics Learn techniques that can help breastfeeding go smoothly. $20. Greeley Medical Clinic, 1900 16th St., GR. 6:30-8:30pm. 970-495-7500 or www. uchealth.org.

WEDNESDAYS, DECEMBER 3-17 Childbirth Class Childbirth with confidence. $65/couple.

McKee Medical Center, 2000 Boise Ave., LV. 6-9pm. 970-669-9355 or www. bannerhealth.com.

SATURDAYS, NOVEMBER 8 OR DECEMBER 6 Childbirth Class Childbirth with confidence. $65/couple.

McKee Medical Center, 2000 Boise Ave., LV. 9am-4pm. 970-669-9355 or www. bannerhealth.com.

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SATURDAYS, NOVEMBER 8, 20, DECEMBER 18 AARP Driver Safety Course New traffic laws, defensive driving strategies, and how to adjust your driving for age-related changes. $20. FC and GR locations. Times vary. 970-4958560 or www.uchealth.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Cooking Class Healthy Holiday Gifts. $10. North Colorado Medical Center Cardiac Kitchen, 1801 16th St., GR. 6-7:30pm. 970-3506633 or www.bannerhealth.com Garden Art: Parent/Child Class Pot a succulent mini-garden; Make your own all-natural nature salve, and create a sachet to take home with you. Ages 5+ with a parent/caregiver. $10 per child, adults free; pre-registration required.

(Scholarships available.) Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave., FC. 6–7:30pm.

970-416-2486 or www.fcgov.com/gardens.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Mummenschanz In this wordless universe, common materials and abstract shapes spring to life offering insight on the human condition.

Season: $32, Singles starting at: $35.

Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., FC. 7:30pm. 970-221-6730 or www.lctix.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Veterans Day 5K Raise money for the Disabled Veterans Scholarship fund. Pre-registration-$25; same day registration-$30. CSU Oval, 801 Oval Drive, FC. 9am-12noon.

970-491-3977 or alvs.colostate.edu/ veterans-day-5k-run.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Rocky Mountain National Park Free Entrance Day Rocky Mountain National Park offers guests free entrance to the park. Fees for activities such as camping, reservations, tours, or concessions are not affected by the entrance fee waiver. Rocky Mountain National Park, EP. 970-586-1206 or www.visitestespark.com.

Veteran’s Day Breakfast Share a morning of food, song and patriotism at a yearly honor celebration of those who served. Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive, FC. 7-10am. 970-2216655 or www.fcgov.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Tears and Tradition: Preparing for the Holidays Pathways Hospice provides an ongoing discussion group, “On Our Own,” specifically tailored for widowed persons after the death of a spouse. Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Road, FC., 6:30pm.

970-292-1072 or www.pathways-care.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Summit Club Day Hike The climb is for kids 11-14. Be prepared with warm layers, rain jacket, water bottle and backpack. $50/members $60/ non-members. Twin Sisters Peak (call for meet up location). 8am-5pm. 970-4574328 or www.miramontlifestyle.com.

CPR: Heartsaver and Lay Rescuer Training for anyone, other than professional rescuers, to learn CPR skills. $50 Clinical Education Training Center, 2975 Ginnala Drive, Ste. 120, LV. 9am-12:30pm. 970-619-6975 or www.uchealth.org.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Animals of Colorado This hands-on program will also feature a fun craft. Ages 6-12. Registration required. Clearview Library, 720 Third St., WS. 1:30-2:30pm & 3:30-4:30pm. 970686-5603 or www.clearviewlibrary.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 2014 Lunchtime Series: Making Loveland a Healthier Community Lunchtime series with Dr. Brian Flemming. This month features Deskercise: Get Fit While You Sit. Bring your sack lunch. Loveland Public Library, Erion Room, 300 N. Adams Ave., LV. 12noon-1pm. 970-962-2665 or www. cityofloveland.org.

Heartsaver First Aid Learn first aid basics for environmental emergencies. $45. Greeley Family Fun Plex, 1501 65th Ave., GR. 4-6:30pm. 970-3509400 or www.bannerhealth.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 13th Annual Loveland Turkey-Trot Family, friends and students of all ages are invited to join the McKee Foundation for the Turkey Trot 3.1-mile run/walk; a perfect way to spend some time outdoors on the Thanksgiving holiday. Prizes will go to the top overall male and female and male and female Masters runners along with the top three in each age group. Prizes for Largest Team and Best Team Time will also be awarded. Race fees vary. The race begins on Hoffman Drive just north of McKee Medical Center, LV. 8:30am. 970-2032519 or www.McKee-Events.com.

Turkey Trot 2K/5K Run/Walk Hosted by the North Colorado Medical Center Foundation along with the CardioVascular Institute of North Colorado. Registration prices vary.

GR. 9am. 970-350-6204 or www.

BannerHealth.com (keyword NCMC TurkeyTrot).

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Skate Your Turkey Off Admission: $3. Skate rental is free with a donation of 2 non-perishable food items for Weld County Food Bank. Skate rental without donation $2. Greeley Ice Haus, 900 8th Ave., GR. 12noon-5pm. 970-350-9402 or www. greeleyicehaus.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 Jingle Bell Run/Walk Run or walk a 5-kilometer route individually or with a team. Holidaythemed costumes and jingle bells encouraged. Registration fees vary. CSU-Campus Oval, FC. 9:45am. 720-644-4397 or www. jinglebellrunnortherncolorado.kintera.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Winter Bike to Work Day Bike to work or school and enjoy breakfast along the way. Various locations, FC. 7-9:30am. 970-224-6112 or www.fcgov.com/bicycling.

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