Local News 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
Local News Patients file lawsuit against Mercy Hospital over infections Plaintiffs say they suffered postoperative complications as a result of inadequate sterilization procedures February 6, 2023
Local News Centura Health closes urgent care center at Purgatory Resort Durango EMS crews anticipate increased call volume this winter September 30, 2022
Local News Mercy Hospital plans to end female sterilization procedure in 2023 of treatment creates ‘unnecessary risk’ for patients, doctors say September 24, 2022
Regional News Will overturning Roe lead to more crisis pregnancy centers that steer patients away from abortion? nonprofits fill gaps in health care, but critics say community members are ‘manipulated’ August 12, 2022
Local News Abortion advocates, opponents look to a post-Roe future in Durango and Colorado likely to see more women traveling from Texas, Utah and Arizona for procedure July 3, 2022
Local News COVID-19 vaccines for young children to begin this week in La Plata County Pediatric offices will start vaccinating kids 5 and younger after federal approval June 22, 2022
Local News 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
Local News Do farmers and ranchers take stock of mental health? Or is it ‘men don’t cry’? Drought, disease and economic pressure take a toll on La Plata County agriculturalists May 16, 2022
Local News Two recognized as ‘extraordinary women’ by Durango Women’s Resource Center Zink and Mariel Balbuena stand out for contributions amid COVID-19 pandemic March 31, 2022
Health 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
Local News San Juan Basin Public Health looks to the future after weathering the pandemic to adapt during COVID-19, agency plans to meet broader needs in La Plata and Archuleta counties February 24, 2022
Local News The big picture: Integrated health care looks at social, physical and psychological needs Health System’s unique model personalizes medicine February 15, 2022
Local News Durango nonprofit starts peer recovery support services program in La Plata County aims to help those suffering from substance use disorders and mental health conditions February 10, 2022
Local News Fort Lewis College students research vitamin D as a treatment for long COVID-19 Monthlong study will test if the supplement can offer an over-the-counter solution to growing problem February 9, 2022
Local News Ignacio nurse an advocate for the profession and her community Melton honored with 2021 Colorado Nightingale Award January 8, 2022
Local News Dry January offers a gateway to better health energy, better sleep, weight loss among benefits of a month of sobriety December 30, 2021
Local News San Juan Basin Public Health adopts new CDC guidelines Shorter isolation for positive COVID-19 cases and no quarantine for those boosted December 30, 2021
Local News Ignacio student dies from COVID-19 complications marks first COVID-related pediatric fatality in La Plata and Archuleta counties December 22, 2021
Local News Durango woman takes first few steps 8 months after Jeep rollover occurred on Black Bear Pass above Telluride: ‘We were out there living ... you can’t regret doing that’ July 1, 2021
Business Studio B: Fit body, fit mind business integrates fitness and nutrition with psychological health May 2, 2021
Business Animas Surgical Hospital expanding off site Ambulatory Surgery Center at Escalante set to open in summer April 18, 2021
Local News Farmington High School grad tells a story of forgiveness Swindell recounts her tale of love, betrayal and life raising autistic child November 5, 2020
Local News Emergency rooms see fewer visits as COVID-19 concerns linger Hospitals say they can safely treat patients June 7, 2020