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What’s the plan to vaccinate La Plata County’s unhoused?

What’s the plan to vaccinate La Plata County’s unhoused?

preferential treatment given to homeless, but service providers can get shots

February 19, 2021

Ignacio vaccinates 514 at COVID-19 clinic

Ignacio vaccinates 514 at COVID-19 clinic

Southwest Colorado boasts one of highest immunization rates in the state

February 18, 2021

COVID-19 outbreaks at two La Plata County nursing homes considered closed

COVID-19 outbreaks at two La Plata County nursing homes considered closed

new positive cases for staff members or residents, health department says

February 17, 2021

San Juan Regional Medical Center lowers requirements for COVID-19 antibody treatment

San Juan Regional Medical Center lowers requirements for COVID-19 antibody treatment

Therapy opportunity will be available to more people

February 17, 2021

San Juan County, N.M., sees only two allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccine

San Juan County, N.M., sees only two allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccine

than 8,000 people fully vaccinated in county

February 16, 2021

New Mexico launches breast and cervical cancer screening hotline

New Mexico launches breast and cervical cancer screening hotline

Juan Regional Medical Center will be one of the clinics involved

February 16, 2021

Nearly $65,000 disbursed to LPEA members in need

Nearly $65,000 disbursed to LPEA members in need

helps customers struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic

February 16, 2021

New Mexico updates legislation around congenital syphilis

New Mexico updates legislation around congenital syphilis

wants to bring testing guidelines up to date with CDC standards

February 12, 2021

San Juan County, Farmington contest state COVID-19 positivity rate results

San Juan County, Farmington contest state COVID-19 positivity rate results

data shows a positivity rate of 5.01% – 0.01% short of Yellow Level

February 12, 2021

Founding member of The High Rollers dies from complications with COVID-19

Founding member of The High Rollers dies from complications with COVID-19

Janowsky, 60, was a ‘larger-than-life personality,’ bandmate says

February 11, 2021

Can homemade lasagna be the thing that lifts our neighbors?

Can homemade lasagna be the thing that lifts our neighbors?

A simple meal can show you care during pandemic, food insecurity

February 11, 2021

Ignacio community COVID-19 vaccination clinic launches Saturday

Ignacio community COVID-19 vaccination clinic launches Saturday

Online, phone appointment registration open

February 10, 2021

Durango teachers, staff to receive COVID-19 vaccine en masse

Durango teachers, staff to receive COVID-19 vaccine en masse

Inoculations will be offered Saturday at Escalante Middle and Durango High

February 9, 2021

San Juan County, Colorado, moves to Level Yellow on COVID-19 dial

San Juan County, Colorado, moves to Level Yellow on COVID-19 dial

Silverton gains capacity for indoor dining

February 8, 2021

Durango soup kitchen cooking up plan to offer holistic services

Durango soup kitchen cooking up plan to offer holistic services

signals support for central resource navigation center

February 6, 2021

Vaccinations for educators in La Plata County could come next week

Vaccinations for educators in La Plata County could come next week

9-R seeking enough doses to also inoculate preschool, private and charter school employees

February 4, 2021

COVID-19 tests left on ground outside of Farmington UPS store

COVID-19 tests left on ground outside of Farmington UPS store

came from two different personal health care providers

February 3, 2021

Pop-up testing tracks COVID-19 in hard-to-reach groups

Pop-up testing tracks COVID-19 in hard-to-reach groups

effort provides access to those experiencing homelessness

February 3, 2021

Ignacio prepares for COVID-19 vaccine clinic

Ignacio prepares for COVID-19 vaccine clinic

run to take place Saturday

February 2, 2021

Karen Zink made call that launched community vaccination clinic

Karen Zink made call that launched community vaccination clinic

‘My cellphone is a heck of a tool’

February 1, 2021

Pine River Shares has big ideas for heritage farm in Bayfield

Pine River Shares has big ideas for heritage farm in Bayfield

Project with education focus could combat food insecurity

January 30, 2021

Sen. Michael Bennet’s ‘Health Force’ bill taps unemployed to deliver medical services

Sen. Michael Bennet’s ‘Health Force’ bill taps unemployed to deliver medical services

would focus on vulnerable, underserved communities

January 30, 2021

Is accessing health care a Catch-22 for Durango’s homeless population?

Is accessing health care a Catch-22 for Durango’s homeless population?

A rule that patients first get sober might cut off services for some

January 29, 2021

Four residents at La Plata County nursing homes die in COVID-19 outbreaks

Four residents at La Plata County nursing homes die in COVID-19 outbreaks

records show St. Columba School also has transmission among staff members, students

January 27, 2021