Health

Durango endometriosis specialist offers patients relief from pain

Often misunderstood condition can lead to years of suffering

Mercy to offer weight management class

The classes will be led by Dr. Sarah Goodpastor, Marge Morris, Flow Wolf and Elaine Blackmer. Participants should register and…

Heart Safe La Plata to offer CPR and first aid classes

A basic first-aid class will be held at 3 p.m. and an adult/child/infant CPR class will be held at 6…

New York outbreaks drive U.S. measles count up to 626

A sign explains the local state of emergency because of a measles outbreak at the Rockland County Health Department in…

Two-wave U.S. flu season is now the longest in a decade

This 2011 electron microscope image shows H3N2 influenza virions. In January 2019, the flu season was shaping up to be…

Opioid Memorial Wall will be on display at Durango Public Library

As part of the Lift the Label Campaign, the wall addresses the stigma of addiction and offers education, training and…

Allergy relief talk to be held at library Wednesday

The presentation will discuss using Advanced Allergy Therapeutics, which are safe, non-needle treatments for all ages, including infants. Learn about…

Free black lung screening will be held in Hesperus and Durango

In Hesperus, screenings will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at King II Mine, 6473 County Road…

Trendy CBD rocks retail world, but does it work?

CBD’s ubiquity persists despite very little evidence for all the health claims the industry touts. If you believe in the…

Intimacy for Everyone to host women’s sexual health forum

This event, featuring sexual health experts, will be open to all women. Experts will include Cindy Schmidt, pelvic floor physical…

Study challenges health benefits of moderate drinking

According to a large genetic study released on Thursday, April 4, 2019, drinking alcohol raises the risk of high blood…

U.S. health officials alarmed by paralyzing illness in kids

Braden Scott smiles after practicing on the piano in Tomball, Texas on Friday, March 29, 2019. Braden was diagnosed with…

9Health Fair announces dates

The events deliver affordable and convenient health screenings, prevention tips and educational programs throughout Colorado. Free screenings include blood pressure,…

Health Careers Camp offers students a glimpse at careers

The camp is open to students in grades nine to 11 who live in Southwest Colorado. Students will have the…

‘Mexican oxy’ pills take toll on Southwest

Drug has started showing up in Arizona in recent years

Acupuncturist to host advanced allergy therapeutics discussion

The talk will discuss Advanced Allergy Therapeutics, which are safe, non-needle treatments for all ages, including infants. This fast, effective…

Mercy orthopedic surgeon preserves hip joints to prevent replacement

Repairing cartilage can ward off arthritis, keep patients active

Housing Solutions for the Southwest announces new staff and open position

Liz Stellrecht, emergency services counselor, started with Housing Solutions in January. Stellrecht previously served the community at La Plata Family…

Mountain Hyperbarics offers free treatment to veterans

Hyperbaric chambers are used to treat an array of conditions stemming from the lack of oxygen, such as strokes, traumas,…

Apple Watch may spot heart problem but more research needed

Customers look at Apple Watches at an Apple store in New York. A huge study suggests the Apple Watch sometimes…

Community Health Action Coalition names 2018 Health Hero

Plante is the leader of the Oral Health Coalition, which was initiated by CHAC. She developed a successful coalition of…

Health department to address planning

The theme of the event is “Public Health Planning: Using Science and Action to Improve Health,” which will highlight the…

Durango Stroke Support Group to meet Thursday

Mercy earns fourth consecutive Medicare 5-star rating for quality

Mercy is the only hospital in the Four Corners to receive Medicare’s highest rating for overall hospital quality. The ratings…