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UCHealth working to expand patient access to specialized behavioral health

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:27 GMT

AURORA, Colo (KDVR) -- A popular health system is making it easier for patients to access mental health resources.  UCHealth launched the state’s first virtual behavioral health intensive outpatient program (IOP) in 2022 to help those experiencing mental health challenges and now it's looking to expand its reach.  “Programs like this are so incredibly important because they increase access to effective care for individuals which is so crucial right now in our state,” Clinical Behavioral Health Therapist Mica Stone said. Before the program launched, Stone said patients would be seen privately for in-person therapy.  Vigil held for father killed in West Denver shooting The virtual IOP program consists of five different therapy groups, providing intensive treatment for those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse and other mental health challenges. Francie Kinny told FOX31 she was part of the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy group, which focuse...

MacKinnon, Avalanche spoil Kraken's home playoff debut, 6-4

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:27 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen and Cale Makar weren’t interested in being side characters to a historic night for the Seattle Kraken.The trio took center stage and reclaimed home-ice advantage for the defending Stanley Cup champions.MacKinnon and Rantanen scored in a 1:28 span early in the third period, and the Colorado Avalanche spoiled Seattle's first home playoff game with a 6-4 victory Saturday night in Game 3 of the first-round series.Tied at 3 after a wild first 40 minutes, the defending Stanley Cup champions relied on their best players to take a 2-1 lead in the series.“I think scoring in the playoffs on the road is awesome. It’s a cool feeling, no matter how you get them. They feel great,” MacKinnon said. “A lot of guys scored some big goals tonight.”MacKinnon scored his first two goals of the playoffs, Makar added his first of this postseason after winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of last year’s championship run, and Rantanen scored for the second ...

Why Biden world cares — a lot — about when he announces his reelection

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:27 GMT

The time may finally come this week for President Joe Biden.Or, maybe it won’t.Biden’s notorious dithering has again been put on vivid display around the exhaustive questions about the timing of his reelection announcement. But it’s not just the president who sees the pluses and minuses of launching a full campaign roughly 18 months out from the November presidential election. Inside the White House, and even among his tight-knit circle, there’s been disagreement over when to formally commence.One camp argues, essentially, why push? Nobody of note in the party is going to challenge Biden and he can appear above the fray if he just keeps being … president. They point to the images of his daring voyage into Kyiv, Ukraine. More recently, Biden was greeted like a hero in his motherland of Ireland. Some around the president say little he does as a candidate over the next couple months is likely to top the priceless, even emotional, optics. Donors are getting restless — but really, when a...

Death investigation underway after 2 men die following Hyde Park shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:27 GMT

Boston police are conducting an investigation into two deaths after a shooting in Hyde Park on Saturday night. Officers responding to a reported shooting in the area of 36 Dedham St. around 9:30 p.m. found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound inside a vehicle, according to Boston police. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. His name has not been released.While on scene, officers learned of another victim who had walked into Milton Hospital with a gunshot wound and also died of his injuries. A preliminary investigation suggests that death is likely related to the Hyde Park incident, police said. His name has also not been released.Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470.Community members wishing to assist in this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).This is a developing story...

Police deflate all four tires to stop wrong-way driver on I-93

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:27 GMT

A woman was driving on the wrong side of the road early Sunday morning in Concord, New Hampshire, officials said. After deflating her tires, it took over a mile for the vehicle to be completely stopped, according to the New Hampshire State Police.Kayiba K. Christelle, 22, of Manchester, NH, was heading northbound in the southbound lanes from I-93 Hooksett into Bow. A trooper located the vehicle in the town of Bow at mile marker 35 on I-93 around 2 a.m. There, using a tire deflation device as the vehicle passed, all four tires were successfully deflated. The vehicle continued until mile marker 36.2, where it was came to a complete stop, officials said.Christelle has been charged with reckless conduct with a deadly weapon, disobeying a police officer, reckless operation and driving while intoxicated. She was released on bail and will appear in Merrimack Superior Court on May 18.

Rain today, precipitation totals so far

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:27 GMT

7Weather- Today’s weather is a good excuse to take it easy and stay inside! It’ll rain a good chunk of the day. The wind gets gusty especially along the coast. Highs stay cooler. This week, clouds are tough to clear, showers stick around and highs mainly stay in the 50s. Worcester and Middlesex Counties have picked around an 1″+ of rain so far (totals taken around 10 am). The heaviest rain has fallen around Springfield and south to Connecticut.Let’s time out the rest of the day. Through 5 pm, we’ll see the steadiest and at times heavy rain. You likely won’t get any rain across the Cape until the band shifts farther east mid afternoon. By this evening, the rain will have fully shifted north and east, mainly along the coast. For Worcester County, you’ll clear out but likely be left with fog and damp, misty conditions. Highs today won’t come up much. Inland towns will max out in the low/mid 50s. The coast will stay near 50°/low 50s.ItR...

Two men die after Hyde Park shooting: Boston Police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:27 GMT

Two men died after they were shot in Hyde Park Saturday night, according to police who are investigating.Officers at about 9:37 p.m. responded to a call for a person shot in the area of 36 Dedham St.“Upon arrival, officers observed an adult male inside a motor vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound,” a Boston Police Department spokesperson said in a statement.That man, who was not immediately identified by police, was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting.Shortly after their arrival at Dedham Street, officers learned that another man had checked himself into a nearby hospital with serious injuries.“While on scene, officers were notified of a victim that walked into the Milton Hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. Preliminary information indicates that this incident is likely related to the Hyde Park incident,” police said.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | NY woman, 20, fatally shot after turning down wrong driveway +vi...

Cape Cod Canal will be closed to all marine traffic, Sagamore Bridge work moves to final phase

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:27 GMT

The Cape Cod Canal will be closed to all marine traffic for several hours a day this week as workers complete bridge work on the Cape Cod Canal Vertical Lift Railroad Bridge in Bourne.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District said the bridge work will result in the closure of the Cape Cod Canal to all marine traffic this Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.“For workers to complete the rehabilitation and replacement of critical bridge components, the Railroad Bridge will be lowered each day and the Canal will be closed to all marine traffic when the bridge is being worked on,” the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said in a statement.“USACE officials stated the Canal will be re-opened as early as safely possible each work day,” the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers added. “The schedule is weather dependent and the number of days with scheduled closures will be reduced if work progresses faster than predicted.”USACE safety boats will...

Man dead after shooting in Niles nightclub parking lot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:27 GMT

NILES, Ill. — A man was shot and killed at nightclub parking lot in Niles overnight.Police reported of a man shot in the Miraj nightclub parking lot in the 8801 Milwaukee Avenue around 1:03 a.m. and found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Police preformed lifesaving measures. The man was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. 3-year-old boy shot while inside home in Chicago, police say Police said the suspect is a 25-year-old man from Northbrook. Police say the incident is isolated and there is no threat to the community.

Plane catches fire after taking off from Ohio airport

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:27 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A plane departing John Glenn International Airport had to return to the Columbus, Ohio, airport Sunday morning for an emergency landing. According to a release from the airport, the plane had a reported engine fire while in the air at around 8 a.m. The plane landed back at John Glenn safely. A passenger on the plane told Nexstar's WCMH it was an American Airlines flight that was heading to Phoenix. The passenger said the pilot reported a flock of geese flew into the engine, likely causing the fire. The passenger also said he and other people on the plane heard a loud clanking noise. (Video courtesy of Teddy Nemunaitis)An airport spokesperson confirmed federal officials will be investigating this incident further.