Help for hearing loss is often unaffordable “The prevalence of hearing loss almost doubles with each age decade of life,” says Dr. Frank Lin, an otolaryngologist at… July 27, 2016
Local News Cigarette tax increase proposed for ballot raise the tax per pack from 84 cents to $2.59 July 8, 2016
Local News Abortion debate turns to single-payer health care Advocates worry state ballot drive could limit access June 28, 2016
Local News Colorado vaccine database proposal falls State’s vaccination rates among the nation’s lowest April 26, 2016
Local News Montezuma County votes to evict mosquito district Bidding process cited; district rebuts charges April 19, 2016
Living Unknowns remain about marijuana’s impact on public health Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald<br><br>From left, Cody Goss, Luke Mason, Maggie Gallagher and Jamie Knight Four local experts with different backgrounds in… April 7, 2016
Business Copter chops up a blizzard at health fair The barely visible Air Care helicopter from San Juan Regional Medical Center stirs up a blizzard as it lands by… March 27, 2016
Business Hospice enlists speakers for ‘Decisions Day’ It’s never too early to start planning, marketing director says March 26, 2016
Local News County ranks high and low in health study factors cast shadow on ranking for physical environment March 24, 2016
Local News Local providers respond to health rankings report The barely visible Air Care helicopter from San Juan Regional Medical Center stirs up a blizzard as it lands by… March 24, 2016
Local News Vaccine database bill moves ahead A bill in the Colorado Legislature creating a database tracking kids who have not been vaccinated has drawn opposition from… March 14, 2016
Local News Ambulance services expand east into Mancos Southwest Health and Mancos Hose Company agree to partnership March 1, 2016
Business Harris receives service award The Award of Excellence is established to recognize individuals who have made exemplary contributions toward advancement of the science and… February 23, 2016
Business Travelers, beware of zika you’re pregnant and heading south of the border, think again February 15, 2016
Living Will Silverton reduce risk of lung cancer? People gather on Blair Street during a festival in Silverton. The mountain town’s elevation of 9,308 feet might help people… January 28, 2016
Business Southwest Memorial Hospital a leader in antibiotic stewardship Pharmacist Meyer part of group setting national standard January 11, 2016
Business Montezuma County faces health challenges, professionals report Poverty, education level are driving factors December 10, 2015
Guest Columns Thinking About Health Medicare makes it easier for end-of-life counseling In 2009 at the height of the debate on the Affordable Care Act, New York’s former lieutenant government Betsy McCaughey… December 2, 2015
DS - News Poor-performing gas wells being plugged lease threatens McPhee Dam, citizen says September 2, 2015
Local News Purgatory looking up Replacement of slow lift among $5 million in planned upgrades September 1, 2015
MT - Living Briefs The Mancos Valley Lions Club is sponsoring the Lions International Peace Poster contest and sharing Mancos students’ vision of peace.… September 1, 2015
MT - Living Community Calendar September Call for artists and vendors for Mancos Valley Balloon & Artfest, which runs Sept. 26-27. Details: 970-533-7434 or [email protected].… September 1, 2015
Local News Poor-performing gas wells being plugged lease threatens McPhee Dam, citizen says September 1, 2015
