The first secret I ever kept was who I loved. It was also, in the end, one of my greatest gifts — the first step toward living my authentic life. I grew up in Green Mountain, a quiet part of Lakewood that rolls into the foothills west of Denver. On the surface, everything looked ordinary: […]
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Breast cancer and the trapeze of self-empowerment
How a people-pleaser became a Tough Twinkie Guest opinion by Shea Courtney October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I’d like to honor the recovering people-pleasers — like myself, who apologize to furniture after bumping into it (only after swearing for stubbing a toe). The statistic still stuns me: 1 in 8 women in the […]
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Raftoberfest rides the river to benefit cancer survivors
The first Saturday in September, a unique fundraiser is set to make waves in Glenwood Springs. Raftoberfest combines a love for water and the dramatic local landscape with fundraising. Epic Experience is an Arvada, Colorado-based nonprofit that facilitates adventures and empowerment for cancer survivors. One of the nonprofit’s many creative charity events is Raftoberfest, a […]
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Valley View’s High Risk Breast Clinic expands early detection
Brigid O’Holleran, MD grew up in Western Nebraska, where she also underwent her medical training at the University of Nebraska School of Medicine. Since January, she has served as the oncological surgeon and medical director at Valley View’s Breast Center. She moved from Durango with her family, all of whom enjoy the outdoor recreation opportunities […]
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Más allá de la estética, un Reflejo de tu Salud
Judith Alvarez Desde la Clinica La piel no solo es el órgano más grande del cuerpo, sino que también actúa como un sistema de alerta temprana, indicando posibles problemas de salud subyacentes. Comprender estas señales puede ser vital para mantener nuestra salud en general. En el día mundial de la salud de la piel, el […]