Colorado is in the midst of its second highest COVID surge. That’s not great news, of course. It’s even worse when considering the pressures on hospitals right now to treat not only COVID patients but also patients who have delayed care for other medical needs amid the pandemic. The coming flu season coupled with burnt out frontline workers only complicates the state’s ability to cope with the current surge. Education writer Erica Breunlin talks to health writer John Ingold about a new strategy the state has activated to help hospitals overcome “monumental strain.”

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Colorado is in the midst of its second highest COVID surge. That&rsquo;s not great news, of course. It&rsquo;s even worse when considering the pressures on hospitals right now to treat not only COVID patients but also patients who have delayed care for other medical needs amid the pandemic. The coming flu season coupled with burnt out frontline workers only complicates the state&rsquo;s ability to cope with the current surge. Education writer Erica Breunlin talks to health writer John Ingold about a new strategy the state has activated to help hospitals overcome &ldquo;monumental strain.&rdquo;
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