Local News Axis Health System receives grant allowing it to combine locations, add pharmacy care and integrated health will merge in Cortez October 12, 2021
Local News Two Western Slope health care systems announce merger Health System, The Center for Mental Health will serve 11 counties September 8, 2021
Local News Colorado hospital says youths with suicidal thoughts at ‘crisis’ level Numbers remain steady in La Plata County, but improving access to services is a concern June 24, 2021
Local News Durango police launch new approach to crisis response worker, officer team up to handle behavioral health calls March 21, 2021
Local News Is accessing health care a Catch-22 for Durango’s homeless population? A rule that patients first get sober might cut off services for some January 29, 2021
Health COVID-19 pandemic may be driving rise in opioid deaths Overdoses rose in 2020 as people faced heightened risk factors January 21, 2021
Local News Durango police move toward reforming mental health response Department says pilot program with Axis Health System could launch in January October 21, 2020
Local News 39-year-old Durango man dies after weekslong illness Family, friends say COVID-19 to blame; health department unable to confirm August 22, 2020
Local News As demand for telehealth skyrockets, Congress considers permanent changes Medicare recipients used remote technology 11,718% more in first 1½ month of pandemic June 26, 2020
Local News Mental health experts brace for increased need Pandemic exacerbates anxiety, depression, grief June 5, 2020
Local News Mental health, food security services offer tips for accessing support “Our team is able to help” April 25, 2020
Local News Axis Health System expands telehealth services for patients Laura Agurkis, clinical supervisor of the Regional Crisis Team at Axis Health System, discusses patient care via video in 2018… April 19, 2020
Local News Axis Health System CEO Bern Heath to retire built new facilities, integrated health care December 4, 2019
Local News Lieutenant governor attends mental health listening session officials and community partners gather to talk barriers, solutions November 24, 2019
Local News Team at Axis Health System to focus on young patients with psychosis intervention intended to reduce symptoms, support families July 5, 2019
Local News Suicide-prevention bill would allow youths 12 and up to seek their own care Payment systems could present challenges March 8, 2019