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‘Red flag’ law could help lower suicide rates

‘Red flag’ law could help lower suicide rates

Studies in Connecticut, Indiana show effectiveness

Should vaping have the same rules as smoking in public?

Should vaping have the same rules as smoking in public?

than 30 percent of teens use e-cigarettes in Southwest Colorado

In Colorado, as drug use increases, so does syphilis

In Colorado, as drug use increases, so does syphilis

use in La Plata County contributes to increase

Survey: Coloradans skipping health care because of high cost

Survey: Coloradans skipping health care because of high cost

Durango residents call for change

February 24, 2019

Bill aims to lower state health exchange costs by 30 percent

Bill aims to lower state health exchange costs by 30 percent

Reinsurance program would lower risk for insurance companies

February 18, 2019

Why are vaccination rates for children lagging in Southwest Colorado?

Why are vaccination rates for children lagging in Southwest Colorado?

$55 million in hospital costs were related to preventable disease in 2017

February 13, 2019

Students learn to cope with crisis by focusing on strengths

Students learn to cope with crisis by focusing on strengths

High-schoolers mentor elementary kids about how to deal with stress, sadness

February 12, 2019

Animas High School students learn about suicide prevention

Animas High School students learn about suicide prevention

Building resiliency requires authentic relationships, experts say

February 5, 2019

Escaping the sugar trap

Escaping the sugar trap

Balanced diet can break addiction to carbs, boost energy levels

January 28, 2019

Mercy Regional Medical Center eliminates management positions

Mercy Regional Medical Center eliminates management positions

Centura Health cut hundreds of positions at other hospitals last year

January 25, 2019

Doctors plan medical outreach to advise homeless residents

Doctors plan medical outreach to advise homeless residents

Retired physician was inspired by chance encounter at office

January 24, 2019

Survey: Teens in Southwest Colorado struggle with prolonged sadness

Survey: Teens in Southwest Colorado struggle with prolonged sadness

Survey: Third of teens report feelings of helplessness

January 22, 2019

Addiction clinic opens on Florida Road

Addiction clinic opens on Florida Road

Medication-assisted opioid treatment rare in Southwest Colorado

January 21, 2019

Report says La Plata County teens lacking meaningful relationships with adults

Report says La Plata County teens lacking meaningful relationships with adults

study looks at risks, barriers to suicide prevention

January 15, 2019

Flu season less severe in Colorado this year

Flu season less severe in Colorado this year

officials say it’s not too late to get a vaccination

January 9, 2019

Animas High School warns of hand, foot and mouth disease

Animas High School warns of hand, foot and mouth disease

of outbreak is unknown

December 14, 2018

Suicide-prevention efforts to expand next year in La Plata County

Suicide-prevention efforts to expand next year in La Plata County

Nonprofits, schools, health department promote resiliency

December 7, 2018

Suicide prevention forum to highlight community efforts

Suicide prevention forum to highlight community efforts

9-R, Southern Ute tribe and nonprofits will share updates

December 4, 2018

Recovery group helps young people establish new lifestyles

Recovery group helps young people establish new lifestyles

starts local chapter to provide more options

November 30, 2018

Durango teen vaping rates outstrip state average

Durango teen vaping rates outstrip state average

department: Vaping an ‘on-ramp’ to addiction

November 20, 2018

Colorado offering free sign-language interpretation services

Colorado offering free sign-language interpretation services

Two-year pilot aimed at rural areas

October 26, 2018

Montezuma County mobile health clinic hits the road

Montezuma County mobile health clinic hits the road

van provides health and nutrition benefits

October 23, 2018

Flu season hard to predict after record-setting year

Flu season hard to predict after record-setting year

officials say get vaccinations before November

October 7, 2018

New center provides emergency aid, counseling to veterans

New center provides emergency aid, counseling to veterans

mental health care, financial aid and yoga classes are offered

September 7, 2018