Medicine

Local News

La Plata County records first case of omicron

health officials say new variant is likely spreading rapidly in Southwest Colorado

December 30, 2021

Local News

Local public health officials prepare for omicron variant but await more information

Colorado sees first confirmed case Thursday

December 1, 2021

Local News

Rapid testing remains elusive in fight against COVID-19

Colorado lost an important tool when community sites phased out tests

November 25, 2021

Local News

Mercy CEO keeps an ear out for community issues

Patrick Sharp arrived in January with a focus on listening

July 25, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center receives Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

care workers will be first to receive shots

December 15, 2020

Local News

Telemedicine is gaining popularity in remote Southwest Colorado

distancing is driving use, and people seem OK with the technology

May 5, 2020

Local News

Residents call for behavioral health care reform

task force hears emotional testimony

October 2, 2019

Local News

16 million pain pills: Southwest Colorado works to reverse epidemic

Leftover medications could contribute to addiction

August 11, 2019

Health

Three Springs MRI to provide higher quality scans with new technology

images allow for better diagnoses

August 11, 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

Allergy sufferers could be in for ‘huge’ season

vegetation could lead to host of symptoms

June 9, 2019

Local News

CBD oil promises pain, anxiety relief to Durango dogs

Anecdotes are promising, but scientific support is sparse

June 5, 2019

Local News

Attorney general confident maker of OxyContin will settle Colorado lawsuit

Weiser: Funds from legal battle should boost treatment

May 13, 2019

Local News

Emergency room at Mercy hospital cuts back on opioids

Medical center reports 7% decline in narcotic treatment

May 2, 2019

Health

Durango endometriosis specialist offers patients relief from pain

misunderstood condition can lead to years of suffering

April 25, 2019

Local News

Should hemp be legalized at the national level?

Federal legislation would normalize a crop the DEA considers illegal

May 11, 2018

Southwest Life

Amid shortage, health education centers work to recruit rural doctors

Colorado could be short 800 primary care physicians by 2020

March 23, 2018

Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College public health program is growing fast

evolves as more than 100 students pursue major

March 4, 2018

Nation & World

Biological clock discoveries by 3 Americans earn Nobel prize

Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W. Young won the 9-million-kronor ($1.1 million) prize for their work on finding…

October 2, 2017

Local News

Student health center opening at Mountain Middle School

Tele-health medicine will be a large part of the clinic

July 20, 2017

Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health conducts exercise to distribute medicine

practices dispensing medication to address outbreak

June 16, 2017

Local News

Conference to address planning ahead for life’s end

Advanced directives can ease anguish if death is near

April 16, 2017

Local News

Longtime Dolores doctor retires amid state inquiry

medical board raised concerns about prescriptions

January 5, 2017

Local News

Mercy nurse works to prevent on-the-job injuries

coordinator bring in new equipment, an appreciation of safety

August 28, 2016