Montezuma County ranks high for environment, low for health Overall, county ranks 44th in Colorado April 13, 2017
Open house showcases Montezuma County health department hope participants will sign up for programs April 5, 2017
Toxic spill raises fear at White Mesa uranium mill Mesa raises fear about toxic spills, water March 6, 2017
Measure allowing marijuana clubs in Colorado awaits vote Conflicting studies on health effects of pot smoke clouds debate February 22, 2017
Southwest Health: Cervical cancer is preventable and curable du1-i-syn Therefore, we will highlight issues related to cervical cancer, HPV disease and the importance of early detection. Cervical cancer… January 31, 2017
CDC doctor talks to Cortez doctors about antibiotics doctor gives antibiotics seminar in Cortez January 27, 2017
Cortez, state sort through details of aid-in-dying law holds rule-making hearing; Southwest Memorial considers options January 21, 2017
Cortez Sanitation District board appoints secretary Fisher will take vacant position January 11, 2017
Cortez city employees finish annual fitness challenge employee wellness program crowns winners January 1, 2017
Out-of-network ER docs may charge big bucks Rural Health News Service Surprise medical bills spell big trouble for consumers, especially those who find themselves in an emergency… November 29, 2016
Noise at Kinder Morgan pumping plant irks neighbor suggests county, state noise regs are in conflict October 27, 2016
Look at fine print before choosing a Medicare option du1-i-syn Medicare continues to be one of the country’s most popular social programs, but there are coverage gaps. The program… October 25, 2016
Dolores students get hands-on taste of restaurant business Student-run cafe teaches kids about nutrition, restaurant operation October 19, 2016
Dolores school budget faces cuts as enrollment falls playground receives $110,500 grant October 18, 2016
ColoradoCare would create universal health care payment system Opponents say residents would end up paying more for health care October 15, 2016
Financing for hospital expansion inches forward An expansion at Southwest Memorial Hospital will include a remodeled main entrance.Courtesy photo The financing is being structured as revenue… October 6, 2016
Hospice of Montezuma celebrates move to new home The nonprofit has moved into the former Triad Western Construction building at 512 N. Broadway. The copy machine at the… September 9, 2016
Colorado adults remain leanest in the nation and local health agencies work to keep obesity rate low September 3, 2016
Dove Creek clinic gets grant to enhance services Awards are given based on high levels of performance in categories such as including improving quality of care, enhancing access… September 2, 2016
Report causes clash over single-payer health care stability Independent analysis says system would not cover costs August 30, 2016
GOP jumps at chance to paint Colorado Democrats as divided between ProgressNow and single-payer health reform proponents is red meat August 22, 2016
Medicare awards Southwest Memorial three-star rating Analysis finds hospital in line with most national averages August 13, 2016
