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Tricia Stortz

Tricia Stortz

Tricia Stortz is a health reporter with a background in psychology. Through audio and print, she uses storytelling to illustrate how culture, policies, and resources affect vulnerable communities. She lives and writes in Denver, Colorado.

Recent Work by Tricia

Gov. Polis Signs Bill Ensuring Equitable Insurance Coverage for Mental Health Care

Gov. Polis Signs Bill Ensuring Equitable Insurance Coverage for Mental Health Care

House Bill 25-1002, signed by Gov. Jared Polis, standardizes “medical necessity” for behavioral health services, preventing insurers from denying coverage based on internal criteria and reinforcing mental health parity laws in Colorado.
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Boulder Arts Week 2025 Expands with Culinary Arts and New Awards Program

Boulder Arts Week 2025 Expands with Culinary Arts and New Awards Program

The 12th annual Boulder Arts Week, running April 4–April 12, features 100+ events, culinary arts, and the first-ever Boulder Arts Week Awards (BAWies).
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Colorado Psychiatric Hospital Closures Lead to Nearly 500 Behavioral Health Layoffs

Colorado Psychiatric Hospital Closures Lead to Nearly 500 Behavioral Health Layoffs

The closure of two psychiatric hospitals and staff reductions at other facilities have led to nearly 500 behavioral health worker layoffs, raising concerns about mental health care access in Colorado.
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Colorado Teachers to Rally at State Capitol on March 20, Prompting School Closures

Colorado Teachers to Rally at State Capitol on March 20, Prompting School Closures

Thousands of Colorado educators will rally at the State Capitol on Thursday to protest education funding cuts, leading to school closures across multiple districts, including the Boulder Valley School District.
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Longmont High’s Kelly Lubkeman Named Teacher of the Year, Honored at Celebration of Excellence

Longmont High’s Kelly Lubkeman Named Teacher of the Year, Honored at Celebration of Excellence

Longmont High School science teacher Kelly Lubkeman has been named Teacher of the Year for her dedication to students and innovative teaching, and she will be honored at the Celebration of Excellence on April 11 in Boulder.
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Boulder Artists Petition for Full 2A Arts Funding as City Defends Budget Allocations

Boulder Artists Petition for Full 2A Arts Funding as City Defends Budget Allocations

A group of Boulder artists and advocates have launched a petition urging the city to fully allocate 2A arts funding as they believe voters intended. City officials push back, stating arts funding has increased, not been reduced.
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U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Colorado’s Ban on Conversion Therapy for Minors

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Colorado’s Ban on Conversion Therapy for Minors

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Chiles v. Salazar, a case challenging Colorado's 2019 ban on conversion therapy for minors, with potential nationwide implications for free speech and professional conduct laws.
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Healthier Colorado Calls for Systemic Change in Suicide Risk Treatment

Healthier Colorado Calls for Systemic Change in Suicide Risk Treatment

Healthier Colorado’s new report urges recognition of acute suicidality as a distinct diagnosis to improve mental healthcare and prevent rapid-onset suicide crises.
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Longmont United Hospital to Host Women’s Day Event Focused on Health and Community

Longmont United Hospital to Host Women’s Day Event Focused on Health and Community

Longmont United Hospital, in partnership with Common Spirit Health, will host a Women’s Day event on April 26, offering free educational lectures, health resources, crafts, and networking opportunities to celebrate and support women’s well-being.
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The New Local Hosts Third Annual International Women’s Day Celebration in Boulder

The New Local Hosts Third Annual International Women’s Day Celebration in Boulder

The New Local, a Boulder-based artisan collective, will celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8 with a free community event featuring local women and nonbinary artists, interactive workshops, and creative showcases at its historic Pearl Street location.
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