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Health Fair for children on Friday, Aug.3
Jul 24th
Dia de los Ninos/Children’s Day celebration set for Aug. 3
Free dental checkups and low-cost immunizations available for kids
Boulder County, Colo. – Salud Family Health Center’s Longmont Clinic will host its annual Dia de los Niños/Children’s Day celebration on Friday, Aug. 3.
The health fair provides low-cost immunizations, free vision screenings, and free dental checkups in a fun, safe environment to celebrate and encourage good health for children. The Boulder County Healthy Kids Initiative will also be on hand to help families enroll in Medicaid and the Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+).
“Medical expenses can make or break family finances and enrolling in Medicaid or CHP+ helps families achieve financial stability and promotes self-sufficiency,” said Stephanie Arenales, Project Coordinator for Boulder County Healthy Kids. “Reliable access to healthcare will improve children’s lives now and in the future.”
What: Children’s Day celebration and healthcare enrollment fair
When: Friday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Salud Family Health Center, 220 E. Rogers Road, Longmont
The event is for children of all ages. The Medicaid and CHP+ programs are available for children up to age 19 and pregnant women. Some parents may also be eligible for Medicaid as long as they have a Medicaid-eligible child and meet the income limits.
To qualify for Medicaid or CHP+, an applicant must:
- Meet income eligibility guidelines and age requirements
- Be a Colorado resident
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident for at least five years
Background
Boulder County Healthy Kids (BCHK) is a countywide effort to enroll eligible children, their families, and pregnant women in Colorado’s public health insurance programs, Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and to assist families in securing a medical home. Created in 2008, BCHK supports Boulder County’s commitment to improving access to affordable health, dental health, and mental health services and family self-sufficiency for its most vulnerable residents. In the last year, BCHK has helped nearly 5,500 people secure Medicaid or CHP+ coverage and demonstrated an enrollment rate of 98 percent.
Medicaid is a no-cost health insurance plan for low-income Colorado children, pregnant women, parents with dependent children, and elderly or disabled individuals. CHP+ is a low-cost health insurance plan for Colorado’s uninsured children and pregnant women who cannot afford private health insurance but whose household income is too high to qualify for Medicaid.
For more information about Medicaid or CHP+ eligibility call 303-441-1589 or visit www.bchealthykids.org. For more information about the enrollment fair, call 303-772-1906.
CU Buffs at Olympics Boulder
Jul 18th
CU Heritage Center
CELEBRATE CU AT THE OLYMPICS
Congratulations to the five CU students and alums who will be competing in the London Olympics. Discover the history of CU Olympians at the Heritage Center online.
Alumni events
COME BACK TO BOULDER!
Relive your favorite CU memories and reunite with old friends at Back to Boulder, this year’s Homecoming weekend, Nov. 1-3 when the Buffs play Stanford. We have reserved hotel rooms at discounted rates at local hotels, so hurry before they sell out! Get exclusive access to football tickets before they go on sale and early notifications to attend events by registering today.
CU Voices
BUFFALO BICYCLE CLASSIC HEADS UP
By Todd T. Gleeson
Maybe it was the thin air, the pine trees or the alpine vistas. Whatever the source, inspiration came in the mountains on our bicycles, and the result was the Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic. Read more.
Get more information and register for the Buffalo Bicycle Classic.
Athletics
GET DISCOUNTED FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS
For a limited time, you can stand Shoulder to Shoulder with the Buffs for just $140. At $20 per home game, these season tickets are a great value. This ticket special is only available until Friday, July 20. Purchase your season tickets or call 303-49-BUFFS for more information.
Alumni Products
KEEP YOUR CU MEMORIES CLOSE
AT HAND
You’re invited to design your own CU ring, tailor it to your CU memories and wear it with pride. CU rings are on display at the CU Book Store, our partner, or you can learn more and customize your ring here.
Alumni Events
PAC UP FOR CU FOOTBALL
Hit the road with us this fall to cheer on the Buffs as they travel to the West Coast! Our away-game festivities are the place to be before every away Pac-12 game and are a great way to connect with other Forever Buffs. Purchasepregame and other football-related event tickets.
Jobs and Careers
GET HELP FROM OUR CAREER COUNSELOR
Need career advice and live out of state? Our career counselor, Lea Alvarado, is available by e-mail or phone(303-492-6541) to help you on your job search and career plans. Check out the CU-Boulder career office’s alumni services page.
Roaming Buffs
EXPERIENCE A CLASSIC SAFARI
On an extraordinary safari with the Roaming Buffs, you will enjoy wildlife viewing in Kenya and Tanzania. Travel from grassland plains to the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, from the world’s largest volcanic crater to the edge of the Rift Valley. For more information about the Roaming Buffs travel program e-mail clark.oldroyd@colorado.edu or call303-492-5640 or 800-492-7743.
Contest Corner
WIN A GREAT BASEBALL CAP
Which alum photographer was featured in a Coloradanwith his photo of boys playing in Katmandu?
A. Jeff Diener (EPOBio’92) B. Chris Ryan (Geog, Soc’97)
C. Alan DeGrand (EnvDes’10) D. Xiaomei Chen (MAnth’06)
C. Alan DeGrand (EnvDes’10) D. Xiaomei Chen (MAnth’06)
Check out the Coloradan online for the answer.
CU Foundation
RIDE A BIKE TO CHANGE A LIFE
Over the past nine years the Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic has raised $1.6 million and awarded more than 730 scholarships to CU-Boulder students. The 10th annual Buffalo Bicycle Classic is Sunday, Sept. 9. Register. A few scholarship recipients took a minute to make a video to thank their donors. Can’t make the BBC? Contribute here.
CU Book Store
PAIR GOLFING STYLE WITH CU PRIDE
Sport the perfect alumni attire on the green! This polocomes with black piping on the shoulders and the iconic CU buffalo logo on the left chest.
EnergySmart announces Home Energy Makeover contest
Jul 5th
County residents eligible for $60,000 in energy upgrade prizes this summer
Boulder County, Colo. – All residents in Boulder County who sign up for a home energy assessment from EnergySmart before Friday, Aug. 31 will be eligible to win a Home Energy Makeover.
One Grand Prize winner will receive a whole-house makeover, valued at up to $20,000. The Grand Prize package includes a new energy efficient furnace, air sealing and insulation upgrades to the attic and crawlspace/basement, an energy efficient water heater, cooling system upgrades, and $4,000 to use for recommended energy upgrades of the homeowner’s choosing.
Four second place winners will each win prize packages worth up to $10,000. Second Place Prize packages include a new energy efficient furnace, home air sealing and insulation upgrades, and $1,500 to use toward a recommended energy upgrade of the homeowner’s choosing. One winner will be selected from each of four geographical “regions” of the county: City of Boulder, City of Longmont, East County (including Erie, Lafayette, Louisville and Superior), and mountain towns/unincorporated county (including Lyons, Nederland, Jamestown, Ward, Allenspark, Niwot, Gunbarrel, etc.).
The contest prizes are largely donated by local contractors, including Solar City, Service Experts, EcoHandyman, ThermalCraft Insulation, EcoSmart Homes, ERC Insulation, and SAC Mechanical. The remaining prizes are provided through federal grant funding.
The Home Energy Makeover contest is open to residents in all Boulder County communities. Winning homes must be owner-occupied and must need energy improvements. Residents are encouraged to register even if they live in newer homes or don’t think they need energy upgrades.
Boulder resident Megan Cuzzolino benefited from EnergySmart, even in a relatively new home. “I was surprised that my 2006 condo didn’t have much insulation,” Cuzzolino said. “After air sealing and insulating, my condo has been cozier all year round.”
EnergySmart focuses on improvements that will reduce energy waste, improve comfort, and produce cost-savings for both residential and business participants. Services include energy assessments and expert advisor assistance with finding contractors and all available rebates and financing options for energy efficiency upgrades. Since the program’s launch in January 2011, EnergySmart has helped more than 5,500 residents and 1,800 businesses throughout Boulder County.
EnergySmart is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the U.S. Department of Energy’s BetterBuildings grant program and is sponsored in partnership by Boulder County, the cities of Boulder and Longmont, Xcel Energy and Platte River Power Authority. For more information, visit www.EnergySmartYES.com or call 303-544-1000 (for homes) or 303-441-1300 (for businesses).
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