Medicine

Fort Lewis College

Fort Lewis College aims to send nurses to rural hospitals

program result of partnership with CU Anschutz

October 16, 2025 • Elaine Tassy — Colorado Public radio

Fort Lewis College

Symposium addresses youth mental health in Southwest Colorado

Children’s Hospital Colorado hosts two-day conference for youth care professionals at Fort Lewis College

September 14, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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Diet

GLP-1 drugs and weight loss: Helpful tool or magic bullet?

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide have exploded in popularity, with millions of Americans turning to them for weight loss.…

May 13, 2025 • Fran Sutherlin — Staff reporter

Durango

Fort Lewis College starts construction on new nursing facility

Multimillion dollar building will offer hands-on learning opportunities for pre-nursing students

March 14, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado

Colorado’s medical aid-in-dying residency requirement won’t be lifted

BIll 68 was also changed to shrink the waiting period for people seeking medical aid in dying to seven days…

March 2, 2024 • Jesse Paul — The Colorado Sun

Colorado

Colorado may drop its medical aid-in-dying residency requirement

Bill 68 would also shorten the waiting period for people seeking to end their lives

January 30, 2024 • Jesse Paul — The Colorado Sun

Colorado

Colorado voters approved psilocybin mushrooms in 2022. Now the state is setting up how they’ll be regulated

Psychedelic mushrooms at various stages of propagation in the Colorado home of a grower on June 2, 2023. (Hart Van…

December 30, 2023 • Elaine Tassy — Colorado Public Radio

Community

Over-the-counter birth control could expand access to contraceptives, but cost of pill to be determined

professionals laud FDA decision

August 30, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Legislature

Colorado decriminalized psilocybin. Here’s your guided trip through what happens next

What’s the timeline? Is natural medicine right for you? Should you microdose?

June 19, 2023 • Chryss Cada — The Colorado Sun

Durango

New health insurance carrier to be offered in Southwest Colorado

Reduced prescription prices and whole-person care among benefits offered

April 11, 2023 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Doctor offers outpatient infusion therapy in Durango

Patients can receive personalized treatment in the comfort of their own space

October 29, 2022 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Impacts of pandemic still being seen in student mental health

Pediatricians, Durango School District 9-R providing services for emotional well-being

October 27, 2022 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Former employee sues health care provider at La Plata County Jail

Southern Health Partners allegedly violated Colorado’s whistleblower law

June 6, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Employee

Medical professionals from across La Plata County discuss physician burnout

Colorado Hospital Association uses case study to spark discussion

March 31, 2022 • Nicholas A. Johnson — Herald Staff Writer

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 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Axis Health System

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

Health System’s unique model personalizes medicine

February 15, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Culture (general)

Could hallucinogenics help cure our mental health woes?

Durango Psychedelic Club creates a community space to break stigmas and discuss mind-altering drugs

February 9, 2022 • Nicholas A. Johnson — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Mercy ICU over capacity for several months, doctor says

members have taken on extra shifts to maintain standards of care for unvaccinated patients

January 17, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado

Hospitals take different approaches to communication, transparency

doctor says open, honest dialogue plays role in public health

January 15, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Archuleta County

Omicron surge fuels demand for testing in La Plata, Archuleta counties

health officials say tests are being returned in 36 to 72 hours, on average

January 11, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado

When will omicron peak in Southwest Colorado?

health officials say the surge could continue into February

January 11, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ignacio nurse an advocate for the profession and her community

Melton honored with 2021 Colorado Nightingale Award

January 8, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Archuleta County

Public health officials expect boosters for children 12 to 15 later this week

approves Pfizer’s third dose Wednesday

January 6, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Axis Health System

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 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer