Measles Cases Climb in North Metro as Denver Health Expands Neighborhood Clinics
Denver, CO – March 14, 2026 – Measles cases linked to Broomfield schools rise, while Denver Health advances new clinic expansions to meet growing demand.
Confirmed measles cases in the north metro area have led to student exclusions and renewed vaccination messaging, as Denver Health moves forward with major clinic expansions designed to bring care closer to home.
Measles Cases Prompt School Exclusions
State and regional reporting this week detailed a growing measles outbreak centered in Broomfield, with multiple confirmed cases connected to local schools. According to coverage published March 10, public health officials have excluded dozens of unvaccinated students from school as a containment measure.
Health authorities said Colorado has recorded eight measles cases so far in 2026, surpassing totals seen in recent years. Under state law, public health officials can temporarily exclude unvaccinated students, including those with exemptions, during outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases to limit spread.
While the cases are concentrated north of Denver, the affected communities are part of the broader metro area. Denver families with students, particularly those participating in inter-district activities, are being urged by public health agencies to review immunization records and watch for official updates from schools and county health departments.
Denver Health Expands Access in Growing Neighborhoods
At the same time, Denver Health announced two major expansion projects aimed at improving access to primary and specialty care. The system is rebuilding the Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center and opening a new medical center in southeast Denver.
The expansions are intended to serve a growing and aging population and to make care more convenient within city neighborhoods. Denver Health operates its downtown campus and multiple family health centers across metro Denver, and officials said the new sites are designed to reduce travel barriers and streamline services under one system.
City leaders have highlighted population growth among residents age 65 and older as a key driver behind the investments.
What Residents Should Know
Public health officials continue to emphasize routine childhood immunizations as the primary protection against measles. Families can consult their regular healthcare providers or local public health agencies for information about vaccine records and eligibility.
Denver Health patients seeking information about appointments, clinic locations, or insurance coverage can contact the system directly through its appointment center or online patient resources.
If you have urgent symptoms, seek medical care. For general questions, talk with a licensed clinician.
