Mental Health in the Outdoors: An Idaho nonprofit, Redside Foundation, is stepping in for river, hunting, and wilderness guides in Colorado and beyond, citing loneliness, depression, suicide risk, substance abuse, and easy access to firearms. Preparedness for Outdoor Emergencies: A Colorado-focused report warns that more people are going outdoors with less experience, and that many hikers don’t carry extra water, food, or a way to start a fire—raising the odds of rescue calls. Health Care Billing & Insurance: CBS Colorado highlights how Colorado’s “birthday rule” can leave insured families with huge NICU bills when twins are covered by different plans, creating coverage confusion. Public Health After Sewage Spill: Colorado Parks and Wildlife lifted the E. coli recreation advisory for John Martin Reservoir after repeated safe readings, while downstream Arkansas River areas still face warnings. Community Mental Health & Grief: Hospice of North Idaho is hosting free grief workshops Sept. 9 and training Sept. 10, led by grief specialist Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Suicide Prevention Recognition: South Lake Tahoe plans a city council proclamation for Suicide Prevention & Recovery Month, pointing to higher suicide rates in mountain and rural communities. Wildlife Safety: Colorado Parks and Wildlife responded to a bear attack in Steamboat Springs; officials urge BearWise steps as drought pushes bears closer to people. Disaster Relief: Gov. Polis says FEMA public assistance is approved for “Aspen Acres” fire impacts, with debris removal framed as a public health priority.