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Sessions’ war on drugs worries medical marijuana advocates

Associated Press file In a “signing statement” that accompanied Trump’s signature on the bill passed this month to keep the…

May 16, 2017

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Early Childhood Council offers training sessions

Durango Herald file “Medication Administration,” a state-approved course that meets requirements for child care providers, will be held 8:30 a.m.-12:30…

May 10, 2017

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Side effects emerge after approval for many U.S. drugs

Almost one-third of new drugs approved by FDA from 2001-2010, ended up years later with warnings about unexpected, sometimes life-threatening…

May 9, 2017

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Free neck-trauma clinic to be offered

du1-i-syn Sullwold, an upper-cervical-spine specialist, will explain how neck trauma relates to multiple sclerosis, seizures, migraine headaches, facial pain and…

May 6, 2017

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San Juan Regional to hold joint-health, arthritis classes

Durango Herald file Classes are open to the public and will include tips about how to live an active lifestyle…

May 5, 2017

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U.S. facing shortage of yellow fever vaccine for travelers

Residents of the Kisenso district of Kinshasa, receive yellow fever vaccines. The United States is facing a looming shortage of…

May 3, 2017

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Jimmy Kimmel baby’s heart defect is common, fixable

Jimmy Kimmel, left, and his pregnant wife Molly McNearney at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. The…

May 2, 2017

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Global warming may get Americans off the couch more

Global warming’s milder winters will likely nudge Americans off the couch more in the future, a rare, small benefit of…

April 26, 2017

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Germ in raw milk, poultry now tops food poisoning list

The U.S. government’s latest report card on food poisoning suggests that campylobacter, a germ commonly linked to raw milk and…

April 24, 2017

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Parents of Awesome Autistic Children group to meet at Pediatric Associates

Sarah L. Voisin/Washington Post file The meeting will focus on “best practices for educating students with autism.” The meeting is…

April 23, 2017

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Mercy given highest grade for patient safety

Durango Herald file This is Mercy’s 10th consecutive “A” grade since 2012. The medical center was among 823 hospitals in…

April 21, 2017

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Overcoming Opioids: The quest for less addictive drugs

The reason may be the yellowish goo smeared on her 18-inch wound as she lay on the operating table. The…

April 19, 2017

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Mercy to offer free nutrition class for expecting mothers

Associated Press file Good nutrition for mothers-to-be is essential for growth and development of babies in the womb. Women who…

April 18, 2017

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Ignacio 9Health Fair to be held at Ignacio High School

Mount Allison Grange will coordinate the Ignacio 9Health Fair from 7 to 11 a.m. April 22 at Ignacio High School,…

April 17, 2017

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Montezuma County ranks as 44th healthiest in Colorado

Kids enjoy the toys and books at the Montezuma County Health Department open house recently. The county ranks as the…

April 16, 2017

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La Plata County ranks as 15th healthiest in Colorado

Rankings evaluate 58 counties in the state

April 16, 2017

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Autism social-skills group to meet in Durango

du1-i-syn The Aspergers Experts curriculum will be used. For more information about the curriculum, visit www.aspergerexperts.com. To register for the…

April 15, 2017

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Mercy Regional Medical Center receives two national awards

du1-i-syn Mercy was identified for excellent performance in safeguarding patients from serious and potentially preventable complications and for providing a…

April 14, 2017

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Community Health Action Coalition to hold monthly meeting at rec center

du1-i-syn Alex Bethel of Sen. Michael Bennetâ€™s office will be at the meeting to give a legislative update and answer…

April 12, 2017

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Community Health Action Coalition to offer advance care planning presentations

du1-i-syn The initiative, “My Life: Planning in Advance,” is funded by the Colorado Health Foundation to educate La Plata County…

April 12, 2017

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Survey shows why doctors choose medicine and the challenges they face

An American Medical Association survey found that nine in 10 physicians are satisfied with their choice. Medical students topped the…

April 10, 2017

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Pagosa Springs Medical Center to open new outpatient wing

Associated Press file The new two-story wing will house the clinic and feature 28 exams rooms for primary care, two…

April 9, 2017

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Long-term aspirin use associated with reduced risk of dying from cancer

Long-term use of aspirin is associated with lower risk of dying from various types of cancers, including colorectal, lung, breast…

April 8, 2017

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Talk to address treating seasonal allergies

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald photo illustration Licensed acupuncturist Caleb Gates will discuss how symptoms from seasonal allergies, food sensitivities and sinusitis…

April 7, 2017