San Juan Basin Health Department

Living

Suicide survivor will help others learn to tell their story

Juan Basin Public Health to hold training to spread message of hope

August 5, 2019

La Plata County hit with ‘F’ score for ozone levels

American Lung Association says the number of unsafe days is on the rise

May 3, 2019

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Home sales to require septic inspections in La Plata and Archuleta counties

Regulations expected to protect ground water

December 24, 2018

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Groups plan how to help those with special needs during emergencies

Response plans must consider foreign speakers, people with disabilities

December 10, 2018

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

Nonprofits, schools, health department promote resiliency

December 7, 2018

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Suicide prevention forum to highlight community efforts

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

December 4, 2018

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Suicide-prevention work seeks partnership with gun shops

Firearms are a leading cause of self-inflicted deaths

November 23, 2018

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Flu season hard to predict after record-setting year

officials say get vaccinations before November

October 7, 2018

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Smoke-filled mornings may return to Durango

give residents a break from hazardous air quality

June 19, 2018

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Hantavirus cases reported in Farmington and Denver

cases have been recorded during past month

March 7, 2018

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Health insurance for low-income children, pregnant women secured

Congress extends funding for program for next six years

January 26, 2018

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Enrollment in Colorado health exchange increased this year

Sign-up period ends Jan. 12

January 9, 2018

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Five things to know about Colorado Connect for Health open enrollment

Premium costs could decline 20 percent

November 16, 2017

Five things to know about Colorado Connect for Health open enrollment

Premium costs for some consumers could decline 20 percent

November 14, 2017

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Montezuma health department likely breaches open records law

department charges excessive fee for restaurant reports, seeks additional help

August 12, 2017

Firefighters brace for second hot, windy day at Lightner Creek Fire

team to take command; air support to continue

June 28, 2017

San Juan Basin health developing plan to reduce suicides

Combating mental illness stigma will be a focal point

June 2, 2017

Talk to address how oral health is tied to overall health

focuses on address holistic medical care

May 27, 2017

Monitoring of Animas River ramps up as spring runoff increases

can see live feeds at USGS site

April 20, 2017

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Ute Mountain Utes get hands-on drone lesson

Instructor Jay Knight is showing students how to build and program the drones as part of an expanded training program…

April 1, 2016

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Water monitoring plans may bring Four Corners together

Mexico, La Plata County discuss partnerships

December 17, 2015

Living

Vaccines urged as whooping cough increases

department recommends ‘circle of protection’ for babies

October 29, 2015

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Colorado teen-pregnancy program shows results

In La Plata County, the number of pregnancies among girls ages 15 to 19 dropped from 49 in 2009 to…

May 14, 2015

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IUD funding dies in Senate

measure killed by GOP-controlled committee

April 30, 2015