Doctors see surge in patients seeking routine care as pandemic shifts Preventive medicine, crucial to long-term health, lagged with presence of COVID-19 March 24, 2022
Biden to tap Navajo health head to lead federal agency Health Service has $7.4 billion budget and provides care to 2.6 million people March 11, 2022
New Mexico gets rid of the ‘tampon tax’ Earlier version of the bill included removing taxes from diapers March 11, 2022
Local film highlights rafting recovery program in the Durango area ‘The Flow We Find’ follows a Colorado River float trip for those affected by substance abuse March 1, 2022
Colorado may be the next state to decriminalize ‘magic’ mushrooms research shows the therapeutic potential of psilocybin, LSD and other psychedelics February 25, 2022
New clinic to offer urgent care in Cortez American Family Care facility will offer walk-in services on Main Street come June February 25, 2022
These young adults are shredding, pedaling, climbing – and fighting cancer Thousands fighting life-threatening illnesses have benefited from First Descents programs in the past 20 years February 23, 2022
Southwest Health reports lower hospital volume as omicron cases wane Hospital officials remain cautious despite lull February 18, 2022
Fort Lewis College partners with University of Colorado to start nursing program Curriculum to focus on rural and Indigenous health care perspectives February 10, 2022
Southwest Health expects omicron peak, discusses ‘flurona’ system gave omicron update in Jan. 12 meeting January 19, 2022
Breakthrough COVID-19 cases on the rise in La Plata, Archuleta counties health officials say the vaccine continues to protect against severe illness and hospitalization January 19, 2022
The rise of omicron, and Southwest Health System’s expectation of breakthrough cases Director of infection control hopes for fewer hospitalizations with variant January 7, 2022
Public health officials expect boosters for children 12 to 15 later this week approves Pfizer’s third dose Wednesday January 6, 2022
Once heralded as heroes, Four Corners health care workers now feel drained chief medical officer says it’s difficult to see people spurn preventive measures January 3, 2022
La Plata County records first case of omicron health officials say new variant is likely spreading rapidly in Southwest Colorado December 30, 2021
Dry January offers a gateway to better health energy, better sleep, weight loss among benefits of a month of sobriety December 30, 2021
Ignacio student dies from COVID-19 complications marks first COVID-related pediatric fatality in La Plata and Archuleta counties December 22, 2021
Local public health officials prepare for omicron variant but await more information Colorado sees first confirmed case Thursday December 1, 2021
Rapid testing remains elusive in fight against COVID-19 Colorado lost an important tool when community sites phased out tests November 25, 2021
Southwest Memorial earns accreditation for diabetes education Corners has higher rate of the disease November 18, 2021
What’s behind vaccine hesitancy in Southwest Colorado? Survey provides some answers suggests majority of holdouts won’t be swayed; others are receptive to mandates and education November 18, 2021
Local health department calls for statewide mask mandate order would carry more weight than regional orders, health director says November 13, 2021
Southwest Memorial Hospital welcomes three staff members, including two doctors A surgeon, family practice physician and communications officer join team November 10, 2021
Another COVID surge threatens to overwhelm Colorado’s hospitals transfer policies could help ferry patients around the state, but staff shortages remain November 8, 2021
