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Posted: Wed 12:53 PM, Jun 13, 2012
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Reporter: Associated Press Email
Updated: Wed 3:24 PM, Jun 13, 2012

Colorado health programs to help gays

DENVER (AP) -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is launching a program to help gay, bisexual and transgender Coloradans get better health care.

The agency said Wednesday more than 45 organizations are supporting the plan.

The department says gay, bisexual and transgender Coloradans have higher rates of substance use, infectious disease and depression. Health officials say a lack of access to insurance for same-sex partners and children, along with societal discrimination, can contribute to chronic emotional stress and health risk behaviors for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Coloradans.

Supporters want people to get appropriate health information, prevention services and health care.

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  • by Sam on Jun 15, 2012 at 07:39 AM
    I'm glad to see my state who is concerned about all their citizens. Not just the straight ones.
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      by Disgusted on Jun 15, 2012 at 09:35 AM in reply to Sam
      Enjoy your servitude.
  • by ??????? on Jun 14, 2012 at 08:07 AM
    What the Hell is this world coming too?
  • by Disgusted Location: Ritterville on Jun 13, 2012 at 10:48 PM
    Anybody who trusts the Healthcare/Marxism complex is a fool! Just read world history carefully and it is easy to see where this is going. Follow the money and the goal is obvious.
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      by Sam on Jun 15, 2012 at 07:38 AM in reply to Disgusted
      I'm more willing to trust the healthcare from the government than from the for-profit private industry. It's been proven that the private industry only provides the minimalist of care for the highest price. They have no regard for the people they provide coverage for other than the maximum money they can take from you.
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        by Disgusted on Jun 15, 2012 at 09:34 AM in reply to Sam
        How has it been proven? Please cite source and statistics. Thanks so much!
  • by Anonymous on Jun 13, 2012 at 03:53 PM
    You're just not special. Only special people get special treatment. That's what the government is for, to provide extra special stuff for special people. Don't be silly.
  • by SueLyn on Jun 13, 2012 at 02:55 PM
    I'm not gay, or otherwise emotionally challenged, can I get special healthcare too? Is the State actually going to discriminate against "Straight" people to make the damaged few feel better?
  • by Er on Jun 13, 2012 at 02:52 PM
    "The department says disparities in treatment are leading to higher rates of substance use; infectious disease and depression" Disparity in life style, not disparity in treatment.

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