Preventative medicine

Colorectal cancer screening

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Coincidentally, I didn’t exactly plan it this way, but I had my screening colonoscopy…

March 31, 2024

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

professionals laud FDA decision

August 30, 2023

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

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

Health System’s unique model personalizes medicine

February 15, 2022

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

approves Pfizer’s third dose Wednesday

January 6, 2022

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La Plata County records first case of omicron

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

December 30, 2021

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Rapid testing remains elusive in fight against COVID-19

Colorado lost an important tool when community sites phased out tests

November 25, 2021

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Durango High School graduates return home to offer naturopathic medicine

cheerleaders took separate paths and wound up together again

October 27, 2020

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Flu activity picking up in Southwest Colorado

department reports cases, hospitalizations

November 28, 2019

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Planned Parenthood offering birth control prescriptions via phone app

Licensed providers review patient information

October 30, 2019

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Youth screened regularly for vision, hearing. What about mental health?

A record number of Coloradans died by suicide in 2017

March 10, 2019

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New suicide-prevention efforts target La Plata, Montezuma counties

Collaborative offers expertise, funding to reduce numbers

August 12, 2018

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Raft trip to support teen suicide prevention

to Wild and First United Methodist Church will host event

June 8, 2018

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Mental Health Mardi Gras to celebrate life, prevent suicide

Community to remember suicide victim Cody Ledford

May 1, 2018

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Teen births on the decline in La Plata County

Long-acting contraceptives credited with reducing unintended pregnancies

April 8, 2018

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Montezuma, La Plata counties rank high for two STDs

Untreated STDs can have lasting consequences

March 28, 2018

Local News

Family, friends recall victims of suicide in ‘Survivors’ film

Documentary features stories of nine people, including a survivor

February 26, 2018

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High suicide rate, spike in Safe2Tell reports prompt youth study in La Plata County

5-month focus group to be funded by Attorney General’s Office

December 25, 2017

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Colorado identifies La Plata, Montezuma counties as high priorities for suicide prevention

Collaborative effort intended to create blueprint for Colorado and other states

November 24, 2017

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Durango School District to screen students for suicide risk factors

department developing consistent communitywide response

November 16, 2017

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Suicide summit focuses on how to talk about problems, feelings

interventions are carried out by friends and family than professionals

November 16, 2017

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San Juan Basin Public Health conducts exercise to distribute medicine

practices dispensing medication to address outbreak

June 16, 2017

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Mercy nurse works to prevent on-the-job injuries

coordinator bring in new equipment, an appreciation of safety

August 28, 2016