🌱 COS Hospitals Nearing Capacity + Victim Advocacy Group

Colorado Springs CO

22 December, 2021

9:53 PM

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Hello, people of Colorado Springs! Erica Zenn here with a fresh Colorado Springs Daily. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy and mild. High: 63 Low: 47. Here are the top 3 stories today in Colorado Springs: As the Omicron variant causes COVID-19 cases to surge, Colorado health officials are watching their hospital beds fill up quickly. In Colorado Springs, UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central is already well above 90 percent capacity for both inpatient and ICU beds. Although just 70 percent of inpatient beds and 79 percent of ICU beds in hospitals statewide are currently full, the CDC projects that new COVID-19 hospital admissions could reach 18,400 patients per day by Jan. 7 — far beyond the current average of 7,800 admissions per day. (Colorado Springs Patch) The Colorado Springs Police Department is currently seeking volunteers for a new victim advocacy unit, which will provide support and critical resources to crime victims in Colorado Springs. Volunteers will work side-by-side with the department's full-time staff and receive 72 hours of specialized training at the VAU Volunteer Victim Advocate Training Academy starting March 21, 2022. If you're interested, you can complete an online application at springscaps.org. (Press Release Desk) The Colorado Springs Fire Department was on the scene of an east side apartment fire in the early hours of Wednesday. Smoke was coming from the third floor of a building at 3110 Mallard Dr. Police said they have one person in custody for first-degree arson. (KRDO) From our sponsor: Hey Colorado Springs, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Colorado Springs: Open Play (By Reservation) At Play Street Museum (9:00 AM) From my notebook: Expect a windy Christmas Eve in Colorado Springs. The U.S. National Weather Service says strong winds are expected over much of southern Colorado on Friday, as the next system moves across the region. (Facebook) It's not too late to enjoy some fun, festive activities for the whole family right here in town! Visit Colorado Springs recommends the Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, ice skating at Acacia Park in Downtown Colorado Springs, and The Santa Express Train at Royal Gorge Route Railroad, and more. (Facebook) The season of giving is upon us. Is there a local nonprofit organization in Colorado Springs you go out of your way to support during the holiday season? Tell us about it at patch.com/compose. (Patch) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Save 15 Percent On FTD's Christmas Collection (December 25) Add your event Loving the Colorado Springs Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon. — Erica Zenn About me: Erica Zenn is a Masters Student in Applied Psychology at the University of Southern California who originally hails from Chapel Hill, NC. With a bachelors degree from Cornell University, Erica is an expert verbal and written communicator who brings extensive experience in employee engagement and customer experience of companies. Erica is passionate about community building, and loves using her writing and communication skills to bring people together.