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Colorado will start offering paid neonatal leave for families beginning next year

The state will expand its family and medical leave program beginning next year.

December 22, 2025
Baby feet in adult hand

Dr. Jennifer Zank, medical director for the NICU at HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's, shared that expanding parental leave is a welcome respite for future families. 

Read the People.com article.

Learn more about the Level IV NICU at HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's.

Published:
December 22, 2025
Location:
HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's Presbyterian St. Luke's

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