Health Care Access & Costs: Colorado’s individual health insurance market is poised for another big price jump in 2027, with reports pointing to roughly a 10% increase—adding pressure for families already squeezed by rising premiums. Maternal & Newborn Support: Mesa County’s Nurse-Family Partnership celebrated first-time moms with free resources and home-visiting support aimed at preventing downstream health and mental health crises for both parents and babies. Public Health & Safety: The DEA warned Colorado about a new synthetic opioid, cychlorphine, described as up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl, with overdose reversal potentially requiring more naloxone. Immigration Detention Health: DHS denied claims of active TB at the Aurora ICE Processing Center, saying recent tests were negative, as advocates continue to raise concerns about medical neglect and other abuses at the facility. Local Health Infrastructure: AdventHealth opened its Aurora Highlands medical campus with a 24-hour emergency room and plans to expand into additional services, including a future hospital. Community Wellness & Energy: Boulder County’s “Switch Together” heat pump group-buy program is now open, offering discounts that can improve home comfort and air quality while cutting energy use. Legal/Policy Watch: A Denver judge ruled Children’s Hospital Colorado complied with an order in a gender-affirming care case, rejecting a request to hold the hospital in contempt. Weather & Risk: New research at NCAR is helping decode hailstone “growth rings” to better understand and reduce one of the costliest storm hazards.