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Public Health

Effort to jump start local insurance pool gains traction in Southwest Colorado

Effort to jump start local insurance pool gains traction in Southwest Colorado

alliance sees strong interest from area businesses, governments

February 4, 2020

Mercy screening patients for coronavirus as disease spreads

Mercy screening patients for coronavirus as disease spreads

declares illness a global health emergency

January 31, 2020

Regional blood supplier faces critical shortage

Regional blood supplier faces critical shortage

Donations typically down after the holidays

January 19, 2020

San Juan College works to improve kids’ smiles

San Juan College works to improve kids’ smiles

Program has provided $50,000 of dental work in a single day

January 16, 2020

Restaurant inspections: Walmart, Chavalo’s, Beny’s, Safeway …

Restaurant inspections: Walmart, Chavalo’s, Beny’s, Safeway …

December reports are in

January 11, 2020

Edgemont Ranch subdivision cited for not meeting water-quality standards

Edgemont Ranch subdivision cited for not meeting water-quality standards

600 homes northeast of Durango receive water from metro district

January 9, 2020

Bayfield library helps residents achieve new year’s health resolutions

Bayfield library helps residents achieve new year’s health resolutions

Classes and workshops focus on mental, physical well-being

January 9, 2020

Mercy Regional Medical Center sees increase in flu cases

Mercy Regional Medical Center sees increase in flu cases

Hospital visits up compared with this time last year

January 6, 2020

Local vape shops to diversify after national news of hospitalizations, deaths

Local vape shops to diversify after national news of hospitalizations, deaths

lung injuries tied to black market products

January 1, 2020

Anti-gravity treadmill speeds healing of leg injuries

Anti-gravity treadmill speeds healing of leg injuries

NASA-inspired technology allows users to correct gait

December 21, 2019

New methane regulations lauded by Durango-area leaders, environmentalists

New methane regulations lauded by Durango-area leaders, environmentalists

Colorado rules aim to cut greenhouse gas releases

December 20, 2019

Hepatitis A case reported in La Plata County

Hepatitis A case reported in La Plata County

Statewide outbreak has sickened 308 people

December 19, 2019

Durango mother’s agonizing search for a diagnosis leads to Lyme disease

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Durango mother’s agonizing search for a diagnosis leads to Lyme disease

‘I felt as if I had no purpose,’ Tasha Rayburn says

December 18, 2019

Birth rate falls in Durango School District 9-R

Birth rate falls in Durango School District 9-R

cost of living places pressure on young families

December 14, 2019

Some run to stay fit. Others take up circus arts

Some run to stay fit. Others take up circus arts

Coach: Juggling helps promote focus, hand-eye coordination

December 10, 2019

November restaurant reports are in

November restaurant reports are in

November reports are in

December 6, 2019

Axis Health System CEO Bern Heath to retire

Axis Health System CEO Bern Heath to retire

built new facilities, integrated health care

December 4, 2019

Flu activity picking up in Southwest Colorado

Flu activity picking up in Southwest Colorado

department reports cases, hospitalizations

November 28, 2019

New Kinder Morgan wells approved near Lewis

New Kinder Morgan wells approved near Lewis

Neighbors, county and company negotiate issues

November 24, 2019

Leaves spread messages to ease grief during holidays

Leaves spread messages to ease grief during holidays

Children share tips on how to handle difficult emotions

November 24, 2019

Adults trying to understand dyslexia get a taste of the frustration, exasperation

Adults trying to understand dyslexia get a taste of the frustration, exasperation

Founder of private school recommends universal screening

November 24, 2019

October restaurant inspections: Burger King, Hong Kong need work

October restaurant inspections: Burger King, Hong Kong need work

October reports are in

November 23, 2019

Of 115 homeowners contacted, 1 shows up for meeting about uranium waste

Of 115 homeowners contacted, 1 shows up for meeting about uranium waste

Letters warning of possible contamination were sent last week

November 14, 2019

La Plata County veterans center saves 15 lives in first year

La Plata County veterans center saves 15 lives in first year

Nonprofit offers counseling, financial aid, social support

November 11, 2019