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February inspections: Hunan, Thai Cortez, Sonic …

February inspections: Hunan, Thai Cortez, Sonic …

February inspections released

Fort Lewis College public health program is growing fast

Fort Lewis College public health program is growing fast

evolves as more than 100 students pursue major

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

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

Documentary features stories of nine people, including a survivor

February 26, 2018

Study shows gap between needs and resources in Montezuma County

Study shows gap between needs and resources in Montezuma County

than half eligible for government programs sign up

February 25, 2018

Colorado sets record for flu hospitalizations

Colorado sets record for flu hospitalizations

wave of virus spreads across the state

February 24, 2018

Rogue campground crops up in Durango Walmart parking lot

Rogue campground crops up in Durango Walmart parking lot

officials say public health is a concern

February 17, 2018

January inspections: Loungin’ Lizard, Chavolito’s, Jack and Janelle’s …

January inspections: Loungin’ Lizard, Chavolito’s, Jack and Janelle’s …

Journal begins publishing results of local restaurant inspections

February 12, 2018

Federal spending on rural health care is uncertain and rarely discussed

Federal spending on rural health care is uncertain and rarely discussed

Regional hospitals provide critical services and are economic engines

February 9, 2018

Would four-year degrees offered by community colleges help solve nursing shortage?

Would four-year degrees offered by community colleges help solve nursing shortage?

Southwest Colorado Community College supports legislative effort

February 8, 2018

San Juan Basin Health seeks feedback on health concerns

San Juan Basin Health seeks feedback on health concerns

from survey will guide department’s priorities

January 21, 2018

Flu hospitalizations are high across Colorado

Flu hospitalizations are high across Colorado

season’s strain can hit elderly hard

January 6, 2018

Grants aim to help address behavioral health care shortage

Grants aim to help address behavioral health care shortage

Corners social work graduate students receive stipends, training

January 4, 2018

2017: A year about land use, health and play in Dolores

2017: A year about land use, health and play in Dolores

Stories of the year in Dolores centered on land use, health and a playground

December 29, 2017

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

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

Colorado extends child health care program

Colorado extends child health care program

Congress fails to renew funding for 9 million kids

December 21, 2017

Study: Return to Archuleta Courthouse ill-advised until problems fixed

Study: Return to Archuleta Courthouse ill-advised until problems fixed

Commissioner says relationship with state judicial branch is broken

December 20, 2017

Child Health Plan Plus funding may expire; state advises looking at alternatives

Child Health Plan Plus funding may expire; state advises looking at alternatives

950 people in La Plata County use program

December 3, 2017

A new way to track our mental health indicators

A new way to track our mental health indicators

dashboard looks at suicides, depression and binge drinking

November 28, 2017

Deadline for Montezuma County health survey is extended

Deadline for Montezuma County health survey is extended

Residents can respond through Nov. 30

November 26, 2017

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

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

Anonymous hotline sees increase in calls from students

Anonymous hotline sees increase in calls from students

can report bullying, suicide threats to Safe2Tell Colorado

November 18, 2017

City of Durango could budget $100,000 for art at Hwy. 550/160 intersection

City of Durango could budget $100,000 for art at Hwy. 550/160 intersection

Officials consider applying for second $25,000 matching grant

November 17, 2017

Durango School District to screen students for suicide risk factors

Durango School District to screen students for suicide risk factors

department developing consistent communitywide response

November 16, 2017

Suicide summit focuses on how to talk about problems, feelings

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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