Jace DiCola

Colorado

Health and Wellness Reporter at Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

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Exclusive: new Mind Springs operator shares game plan, assures stability

1 day ago | gjsentinel.com | Jace DiCola

“We saved 300 jobs; that matters. We preserved a community mental health center that has been a community asset for over 50 years; that matters. Ten counties still have a behavioral health safety net.
Locals rally behind Veteran's Art Center as it nears goal for roof repairs

4 days ago | gjsentinel.com | Jace DiCola

Pieces of the ceiling are missing at the Veteran’s Art Center as the center sees extensive damage from water leaks, so much so that lights won’t turn on in a room due to water damage, photos on April 17, 2025. Larry Robinson / The Daily Sentinel Since 2013, the Veteran’s Art Center at 307 S 12th St. has offered veterans the facility, supplies, lessons and community necessary to create art of their choosing, from painting to leather-working and glass staining.
Locals rally behind Veteran's Art Center as it nears goal for roof repairs

4 days ago | gjsentinel.com | Jace DiCola

Since 2013, the Veteran’s Art Center at 307 S 12th St. has offered veterans the facility, supplies, lessons and community necessary to create art of their choosing, from painting to leather-working and glass staining. The center has become a valuable space for veterans since its founding, with an average of 15 daily visitors. But, the building itself was constructed in 1957, which became apparent just over a year ago.
Added testing for congenital syphilis epidemic to start Friday, other Health Headlines

4 days ago | gjsentinel.com | Jace DiCola

Colorado’s public health order addressing the congenital syphilis epidemic, issued almost exactly one year ago, will go into effect FridayThe multi-agency effort will expand required syphilis screenings among pregnant women, from one test in the first trimester to at least three tests across the whole pregnancy. Syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection, is congenital when a pregnant person goes untreated, allowing the disease to infect the unborn child.
Colorado skirts Medicaid cuts as Fed considers reductions

5 days ago | gjsentinel.com | Jace DiCola

The House of Representatives recently passed this year’s blueprint for the federal budget, calling for $1.5 trillion in total spending cuts. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La and President Donald Trump have insisted the cuts will only target “waste, fraud and abuse” in Medicaid, but the feasibility of that promise is uncertain, especially in Colorado, which continues to grapple with a substantial budget deficit.
Mesa County local shares how independence depends on Medicaid funding

1 week ago | gjsentinel.com | Jace DiCola

Lynn Jolley was born in Grand Junction 63 years ago, and while she spent a chunk of time in Oregon pursuing higher education, the Grand Valley has always been her home. She and her dog, Coco, live in the home her grandmother built in 1954, nestled near Lincoln Park and Colorado Mesa University’s campus. However, Jolley is one of several million Americans whose independence is tied to Medicaid funding.
Mesa County local shares how independence depends on Medicaid funding

1 week ago | gjsentinel.com | Jace DiCola

Last week, the House committee in charge of Medicaid was tasked with making $880 billion in reductions through 2034. The committee’s chair told Politico that $500 to $600 billion of those cuts will be made across health care programs, including Medicaid. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La, and President Trump have insisted the cuts will only target “waste, fraud and abuse” in Medicaid, but the feasibility of that promise has been doubted.
St. Mary's triples outpatient addiction care capacity

1 week ago | gjsentinel.com | Jace DiCola

Chandler said his drinking habits ebbed and flowed with time, but he had likely been an alcoholic since his first drink as a teenager. He had attempted recovery via Alcoholics Anonymous, but it didn’t take. It wasn’t until he hit rock bottom, twice, that Chandler made another serious attempt at recovery. “I pretty much lost anything and everything that meant anything to me because the only thing that meant anything to me at that particular time was alcohol,” Chandler said.
Two state bills eye $66 billion drug discount program

1 week ago | gjsentinel.com | Jace DiCola

One syphilis treatment costs nearly $4,000 to purchase from pharmaceutical manufacturers. Mesa County Public Health Executive Director Xavier Crockett said their clinic provides the treatment for $1 or less, which has been vital in curbing the sexually transmitted disease’s statewide growth.
Public Health celebrates unsung supporters

1 week ago | gjsentinel.com | Jace DiCola

On Wednesday, Mesa County Public Health hosted its inaugural “Night for Public Health Heroes” ceremony to highlight its staff and partners who made notably significant and measurable contributions to the health of Mesa County. The ceremony debuted amid National Public Health Week at the Clifton Community Center, 3270 D½ Road. “We’re here to celebrate you because public health is not just what we do; it’s what we do together,” Mesa County Public Health Executive Director Xavier Crockett said.