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14 JUNE 9-22, 2018 | DENVER CATHOLIC M arisol Health threatened legal action publicly May 23 against ProgressNow Colo- rado demanding that Marisol's image and reference be removed from a pro- paganda video that calls the women's health care organization a "fake clinic." Marisol, which is run by Catholic Charities, held a press conference at its Denver clinic after its attorneys received no response from a May 17 letter giving ProgressNow, an aggres- sive liberal advocacy group, three days to meet their mandate. "It's a clear case of defamation, called libel, and we are prepared with Marisol to take this to the next level if ProgressNow and its a± liates don't respond to our demand letter," attorney Michael Norton said at the media event. As of this moment there has been no response. "That is not surprising for drive-by organizations like ProgressNow whose political interests outweigh truth. The truth here is that Marisol Health does provide comprehensive health care for women, it is a quality organization and it will do what it needs to do to defend its reputation." Norton was joined by Jan McIntosh, Vice President of Marisol Services, and Dede Chism, co-founder and Executive Director of Bella Natural Women's Care and Family Wellness, which partners with Marisol. Through its partnership with Bella, Marisol runs clinics in Denver and Lafayette that provide a full range of women's health care services provided by licensed medical professionals. Marisol's health care services include comprehensive obstetrics, gyneco- logical and prenatal care, infertility care, testing and treatment for sexu- ally transmitted infections, pregnancy testing and ultrasounds, and abortion pill reversals. On sta§ are three board-certifi ed doctors, four nurse practitioners, a cer- tifi ed nurse midwife and case managers. "We provide these services to all who come to our door no matter whether they are able to pay or not," McIntosh said. "In fact 45 percent of our patients have no income or income less than $15,000 per year; 45 percent have Med- icaid and 32 percent are uninsured." After 100 years of service to the Archdiocese of Denver, our Cathedral is in need of some vital repairs. Thank you for your generosity! Visit denvercathedral.org call us at 303-831-7010 or email us at CBIC2016@ denvercathedral.org for more information A RESTORATION FOR THE AGES All donations are tax deductible "Our historic and iconic Cathedral Basilica needs your help." Father Ron Cattany Pastor and Rector North, East and West Façade Repair $2 Million Leaking Flat Roof Repairs $50,000 East Door Handi- capped Access $50,000 Colfax Facade $4.5 Million Total: • Cathedral Savings and Restoration Fund $2.92 Million • Pledges & Gifts $893,959 EXTERIOR PRESERVATION 2021 Consecration Jubilee Trust Fund $5Million Clean Kimball Organ $100,000 Clean Altars $100,000 Carpet Cathedral $45,000 Paint Interior $750,000 INTERIOR RENOVATION Lower Level Bathrooms and Lift: • $350,000 from savings Sanctuary Handrails and Votive Candles: • Gifts & Pledges $46,639 WELCOME TO A NEW BEGINNING AND NEW NAME The staff of St. Raphael Counseling joins Catholic Charities of Denver, formerly Sacred Heart Counseling ONE TEAM, ONE MISSION MORE CLINICAL CARE GROUNDED IN CHURCH TEACHING Call (720) 377-1359 to set an appointment straphaelcounseling.com Around the Archdiocese BY ROXANNE KING editor_king@icloud.com @RoxanneIKing Catholic women's clinic fi ghts back against defamatory video Marisol Health threatens liberal advocacy group ProgressNow Colorado with legal action The truth here is that Marisol Health does provide comprehensive health care for women, it is a quality organization and it will do what it needs to do to defend its reputation." MICHAEL NORTON " Marisol Health appeared in a defamatory video by ProgressNow.