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In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Colorado became “the world’s sanitarium” as thousands of tuberculosis patients flocked west, drawn by the hope that dry mountain air and sunshine could cure the deadly disease. Though treatments were limited, fresh air and vitamin D may have helped, and places like Glenwood Springs and Hygiene sprang up to care for them—even famous figures like Doc Holliday sought relief there. Today, institutions like the National Jewish Hospital—once a refuge for the poorest patients—still fight TB, researching faster tests and drug-resistant strains. While TB feels like a relic, it remains a global threat, especially in crowded, undernourished communities, reminding us that the battle for health continues far beyond the mountains.

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