There were 533 Colorado residents who died of influenza and pneumonia in 2016, a 19.1 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
There were 1,835 Colorado residents who died of alzheimer's disease in 2016, a 13.8 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
There were 1,168 Colorado residents who committed suicide in 2016, a 6.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
There were 491 Colorado residents who died of kidney disease in 2016, a 7.2 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
The Grand Junction VA Medical Center reported that 62 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.
The VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System reported that 20 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.