Axis Health System

Axis Health cuts three Durango staff members

13 positions eliminated system-wide in broader restructuring effort

February 16, 2026

Three team members taking new patients at Durango Integrated Healthcare

Axis Health System has announced the addition of Taylor Gillis, a family medicine physician, and Ana Cecilia Siller, a family…

November 19, 2025

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La Plata County Public Health opens new clinic space

Patients now receive clinical services at the Axis Health System building in Mercury Village

April 7, 2025

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Cuts to Medicaid will impact services for all, Southwest Colorado medical providers say

Health System, Mercy see financial strain if health care for low-income families is cut

March 23, 2025

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Commissioners’ jail tour reveals need for more space, funding

Facility requires an estimated $11 million in improvements, but county has ‘thin checkbook’ to work with

March 19, 2025

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La Plata County Public Health begins move to new buildings

desk services will be available at Suttle Street location beginning Tuesday

January 19, 2025

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Hackers leak thousands of confidential files from Axis Health System

sensitive information was released after cyber attacks and $1.6 million ransom demand

October 17, 2024

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Axis Health System target of cyberattack; ransomware group demands $1.6 million

Nonprofit working with private investigators; status of patient data remains unknown

October 15, 2024

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Durango Planned Parenthood clinic to close temporarily, but indefinitely

Suspension of services means patients seeking abortion must head to Farmington or Cortez

July 15, 2024

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What happens when you call a suicide help line?

of bills, law enforcement response and shame can prevent those in need from dialing 988 or the Axis care line

April 29, 2024

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Axis Health Systems, Pueblo Community College receive state workforce grant

Philosophy behind program is work-based learning model

April 11, 2024

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Axis Health System opens doors at former Mercury building

care provider wants to bring integrated medical services under one roof

February 28, 2024

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Axis Health System approved by the state as an enterprise zone project

agency says this will help expand health care resources

November 22, 2023

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Inpatient substance use treatment in Durango possible, but unlikely

Results of long-awaited feasibility study outline needs and options related to opioid crisis

July 16, 2023

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What does Southwest Colorado need to better address addiction?

Advocates say comprehensive resources needed, from recovery housing to methadone clinics

May 5, 2023

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Leaving for treatment can be hard; coming back is an added burden

substance abuse patients return, they find same triggers, few support systems

May 3, 2023

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Pairing Durango police with mental health professionals proves successful

Co-Responder Program has handled 1,419 initial calls since its inception in 2021

April 3, 2023

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Axis Health System purchases former Mercury Payment building for $18 million

Nonprofit to consolidate administrative offices, primary health and other services in spacious facility

February 14, 2023

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At Animas High School, students take on opioid harm reduction

Prompted by the loss of a friend to an overdose, classmates help deliver community resources

February 10, 2023

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Durango police, Axis Health add unmarked car for behavioral health crises

Co-Responder Program aims to reduce stigma with the new vehicle and build on a successful first year

May 17, 2022

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Doctors see surge in patients seeking routine care as pandemic shifts

Preventive medicine, crucial to long-term health, lagged with presence of COVID-19

March 24, 2022

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The big picture: Integrated health care looks at social, physical and psychological needs

Health System’s unique model personalizes medicine

February 15, 2022

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Once heralded as heroes, Four Corners health care workers now feel drained

chief medical officer says it’s difficult to see people spurn preventive measures

January 3, 2022

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Dry January offers a gateway to better health

energy, better sleep, weight loss among benefits of a month of sobriety

December 30, 2021