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U.S. flu season arrives early, driven by an unexpected virus

A nurse prepares a flu shot at the Salvation Army in Atlanta. The U.S. winter flu season is off to…

December 7, 2019

Officials list pot vape brands reported in U.S. outbreak

Health officials investigating a nationwide outbreak of vaping-related illnesses have, for the first time, listed the vape brands that are…

December 7, 2019

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Health program offers free HIV prevention drug to uninsured

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar pauses while speaking during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, in Washington.…

December 3, 2019

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San Juan Regional Medical Center offers stroke warning signs

Because strokes affect blood flow to the brain, rapid and effective treatment can save lives and provide the best chance…

November 26, 2019

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Stop! Washing your Thanksgiving turkey could spread germs

Thanksgiving turkey in Concord, N.H. Food safety experts say raw turkeys shouldn’t be rinsed, since that can spread harmful bacteria.…

November 26, 2019

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Mailing free home HIV tests helps detect more infections

Free mail-order HIV tests for high-risk men offer a potentially better strategy for curbing disease spread than usual care, according…

November 23, 2019

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New, old drugs may offer fresh ways to fight heart disease

printout from an electrocardiogram machine in Missouri. Doctors are reporting that novel drugs may offer fresh ways to reduce heart…

November 22, 2019

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San Juan Basin Public Health offers holiday food safety reminders

Do not prepare food for others when sick.Wash hands before handling food and after touching raw meat and/or dirty dishes.Keep…

November 22, 2019

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Mercy welcomes hospitalist Dr. Tierney Lake

Lakedu1-i-syn Lake, originally from Durango, earned her undergraduate degree in cellular and molecular biology from Fort Lewis College. She earned…

November 21, 2019

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AMA calls for total ban on all e-cigarette, vaping products

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, the American Medical Association said it is calling for an immediate ban on all electronic…

November 21, 2019

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Will you get dementia? Many may not understand their risk

An elderly couple walks down a hall in Easton, Pa. Research released on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, suggests many American…

November 19, 2019

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Durango to host opioid crisis regional forum

The forum will provide participants with an update about efforts related to opioid use disorder, medication-assisted treatment, opioid treatment programs…

November 14, 2019

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Animas Valley Grange to host Medicare for All talk

Attendees will find out more about one of the most important current issues by learning about the existing health care…

November 14, 2019

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U.S. superbug infections rising, but deaths are falling

This 1971 microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria, which causes…

November 13, 2019

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Medicare classes to take place in Durango

The classes will discuss ways to save money by learning to speak and understand Medicare. Classes will be held two…

November 13, 2019

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Mercy Regional Medical Center welcomes radiation oncologist

Kelly specializes in radiation therapy and brachytherapy. He is fellowship-trained in interstitial and intracavitary brachytherapy. Kelly earned both his undergraduate…

November 13, 2019

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U.S. officials identify ‘strong culprit’ in vaping illnesses

A vitamin E acetate sample during a tour of the Medical Marijuana Laboratory of Organic and Analytical Chemistry at the…

November 11, 2019

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Health department to host information and enrollment events

Kevin O’Connor with San Juan Basin Public Health will be available to answer questions about free and reduced cost health…

November 9, 2019

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U.S. health officials link childhood trauma to adult illness

In a first-of-its-kind report released Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that millions of cases of heart…

November 6, 2019

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Mercy Home Health recognized as top agency

Now in its 14th year, HomeCare Elite identifies the top 25% of agencies based on performance measures. This year, those…

November 5, 2019

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Community Health Action Coalition to meet Friday

Nicole Clark, family and consumer science agent at the Colorado State University Extension Office, will discuss programs available to improve…

November 4, 2019

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Resilient Colorado to host trauma training

The Trauma Informed Youth Champions training will take place from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Durango Community Recreation…

November 2, 2019

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Is the stethoscope dying? High-tech rivals pose a threat

It is threatened by hand-held devices that are also pressed against the chest but rely on ultrasound technology, artificial intelligence…

November 1, 2019

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Vaccine shows promise for preventing active TB disease

A chest X-ray of a tuberculosis patient. According to results reported Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at a conference in India…

October 31, 2019