San Juan Basin Health Department

Health agencies strive to coordinate care

providers don’t always share patient information

December 2, 2015

Free whooping cough vaccinations offered in Durango

Because pertussis, or whooping cough, cases are continuing to rise in La Plata County, San Juan Basin Health Department is…

November 29, 2015

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Help available in navigating health insurance maze?

Juan Basin Health offers extended hours

November 19, 2015

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Durango High School student diagnosed with pertussis

Vigilance urged for staff, students

November 4, 2015

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Whooping cough is on the rise

department recommends ‘circle of protection’ for babies

October 15, 2015

Business

San Juan Basin adds to team

The Single Entry Point Program announces the hiring of Victoria Garcia as its full-time administrative assistant. Garcia has seven years…

September 1, 2015

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Plague arrives in La Plata County

Rodents in Trappers Crossing test positive

August 12, 2015

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Colorado teen-pregnancy program shows results

In La Plata County, the number of pregnancies among girls ages 15 to 19 dropped from 49 in 2009 to…

May 13, 2015

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Contraceptive funding dies in Senate

measure killed by GOP-controlled committee

April 29, 2015

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Autopsy confirms hantavirus infection

had been cleaning sheds

April 28, 2015

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Bill would fund IUDs

Long-acting contraceptives focus for Coram

February 1, 2015

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Health agency dogged by high turnover

Director, board say plan in place to rebuild

January 17, 2015

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More local people insured

Enrollment sees success

November 28, 2014

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Officials warn of outbreak of virus

local cases have been reported

September 9, 2014

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Keep ol’ Rover off your bed

Septicemic plague has arrived in county ... and symptoms ain’t pretty

September 7, 2014

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Local bubonic plague case confirmed

in La Plata County since ’06

August 8, 2014

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Holes in health care

wages defeat many Southwest Coloradans’ efforts to find proper care

July 9, 2014

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Free drinks are incentive for designated drivers

The San Juan Basin Health Department has partnered with X-Rock radio, First National Bank of Durango, Alpine Bank and the…

June 3, 2014

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Tick, tick – the time has come

department says take precautions

April 23, 2014

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New rules for farmers market

vendors must have sinks, running water

April 11, 2014