Health

Local News

Pancake breakfast to raise money for Bayfield Middle School teacher who had brain surgery

making steady recovery, preparing to start physical therapy

November 22, 2024

Regional News

Colorado hospitals missing mark on displaying discounted care program information, report finds

Program expands financial assistance for uninsured and low-income patients

November 17, 2024

Healing Nutrition

Insulin Resistance the pre-cursor to diabetes

November is National Diabetes month, and it’s a great time to raise awareness about diabetes and to learn how to…

November 12, 2024

Local News

Durango boy’s vision salvaged through years of treatment

Children’s Hospital Colorado ophthalmology doctor treated patient all his life

November 11, 2024

Regional News

Oil company agrees to clean up historic lead contamination in Rico

Mayor, state hail deal with Atlantic Richfield Co. to remove lead hazard from Colorado mountain town

November 1, 2024

Regional News

How much does it cost Coloradans to have a hip replaced? A new online tool will tell you

Coloradans can compare costs for more than 260 health care services at more that 150 hospitals and facilities around the…

September 21, 2024

Regional News

Colorado researcher says people with PTSD are losing out on an effective treatment

Boulder-based therapist Bruce Poulter said a study compiled by research clinics around the world clearly demonstrated the benefits of what’s…

September 15, 2024

Regional News

Colorado hopes to raise awareness of dementia, start conversations, with new campaign

FILE – A doctor points to PET scan results that are part of a study on Alzheimer's disease at Georgetown…

September 2, 2024

Local News

Durango-area officials tell Hickenlooper housing partnership is working well, but federal support needed

U.S. senator says workers need higher wages

August 30, 2024

Associated Press

‘We were expendable’: Downwinders from world’s 1st atomic test are on a mission to tell their story

Downwinder Paul Pino heads through the SALA Event Center toward the screening of "First We Bombed New Mexico" during the…

August 24, 2024

Regional News

Colorado legislators weigh grants for behavioral health services in jails

Committee considers other programs to help divert youth from criminal justice system, provide supportive housing to people deemed incompetent

August 17, 2024

Regional News

Coloradans cite cost concerns as major reason for delayed health care

A nonprofit cooperative founded in Summit County may have set an example for lowering health care costs that La Plata…

August 11, 2024

Regional News

Here is everything you need to know about the bird flu outbreak in Colorado

FILE – Chickens stand in their cages at a farm, in Iowa, Nov. 16, 2009. Four more people, all Colorado…

July 27, 2024

Local News

Durango woman opens first recovery residence in Southwest Colorado

Durango residents recovering from substance abuse disorders find new home

July 26, 2024

Local News

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

Community

Bar-D Wranglers’ Gary Cook performs following triple bypass surgery in June

Gary Cook (second from left) performs with the other members of the Bar-D Wranglers mere weeks after a triple bypass…

July 6, 2024

Local News

Mercy’s new CEO arrives ready to open the hospital’s next chapter

Neff will formally begin the job Tuesday

July 1, 2024

Local News

Durango man to bike 760 miles to raise funds for chronically ill woman

Ayers is inspired by Brianna Hoffman’s medical journey

June 22, 2024

Regional News

More cows are getting avian flu in Colorado. Officials are trying to stop it from spreading to humans

Ronny and Kelsey Pope are joined by their son Chisum, 7, and niece Maelle Frasier, 8, as they check on…

June 22, 2024

Healing Nutrition

Finding balance in your eating habits, not fads

The potential for diet overwhelm is real, and common struggles of unsatisfying results, difficulty of adhering to restricted eating plans,…

June 12, 2024

Local News

Durango Derailers to pedal the passes Saturday in support of sick children

Nonprofit helps kids, families pay travel expenses in seeking care

May 22, 2024

Regional News

Coloradans’ injuries from guns have cost $8.4 million in health care in six-year span

A gun lock is seen on a pistol at the Meriden Police Department. Democrats plan to introduce three pieces of…

May 11, 2024

Four Corners

Native Americans have shorter life spans. Better health care isn’t the only answer

Katherine Goodlow holds Coco the puppy outside her grandmother’s home in Hisle on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.…

May 8, 2024

Local News

La Plata County Health staff meet director candidate

Byrns attended a meet-and-greet Wednesday before his interview with board members

April 25, 2024