La Plata County Public Health

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Manna, La Plata County Health Department bring substance use, mental illness out of the dark

Over Shadows Day created to raise awareness, curb stigma

May 10, 2026

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Providers work to overcome difficulties for reproductive health care access in Southwest Colorado

Durango Planned Parenthood clinic to reopen for two days a week

October 7, 2025

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Plague suspected in mass die-off of La Plata County prairie dogs

confirmed cases yet, but residents advised to take precautions

September 23, 2025

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Overdoses from secondhand fentanyl exposure highly unlikely, experts say

officials urge caution, but say don’t be scared to administer aid to overdose victims

September 16, 2025

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La Plata County looking to fill gap in oral health care

Regional dental program suspended; grant funding could be the solution

September 11, 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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Federal budget cuts dry up funding for La Plata County Public Health resources

Department ordered to stop work related to childhood vaccination, infectious disease investigation grants

April 2, 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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RSV, flu and COVID-19 vaccines available as respiratory virus season dawns

Plata County Public Health is now accepting most insurance carriers

October 8, 2024

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Interim La Plata County Public Health director appointed permanently

Anselmo has served in the role for nearly a year

July 16, 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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Interim La Plata County Public Health director named sole finalist for job

Theresa Anselmo has led department since August

June 28, 2024

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La Plata County Public Health to pilot 4-day week

Clinic, vital records, water testing to be available Monday through Thursday

May 29, 2024

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La Plata County health board rejects sole director finalist, restarts search

District is seeking candidate who has experience managing a large budget, dozens of people

April 29, 2024

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La Plata County Health staff meet director candidate

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

April 25, 2024

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La Plata County Board of Health pursues sole remaining candidate for director position

Byrns, of Rhode Island, scheduled for in-person visit at end of April

April 15, 2024

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Health director candidate drops out; board meets Friday

Byrns, the sole contender, is a finalist for another position

April 10, 2024

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Two finalists named for La Plata County Public Health director

candidate hails from Southwest Colorado, the other is from Rhode Island

March 26, 2024

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La Plata County under contract to purchase former Axis building

health department location would increase flexibility, county manager says

February 28, 2024

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La Plata County Public Health warns of RSV outbreaks

Outbreaks hit three child care centers

February 7, 2024

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La Plata County Public Health established

department is set to open Jan. 8

January 2, 2024

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With days left on the clock, La Plata County prepares for public health transition

Juan Basin Public Health last operating day slated for Dec. 28

December 12, 2023

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Interim public health director departs as dissolution nears

Turnover at the public health department follows a ‘less inclusive’ transition than anticipated

September 16, 2023

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La Plata County approves contract with interim public health director

Theresa Anselmo likely to serve at least through February

August 9, 2023