Bill to put free menstrual products in all public schools waits for governor’s signature
Student hopes access to products will help change narrative of stigma
Health & Wellness
San Miguel County offers sexual health services
Free services available to residents outside the county as well
Mancos to offer Lifeline screening March 9
Screening helps individuals analyze their risk for certain diseases and other health risks
Safety in numbers decreases as vaccination rates drop
New Mexico, Colorado have lower childhood vaccination rates post-pandemic
Survey assess access to resources
100% San Juan seeks survey responses
San Juan Regional hosts childbirth classes
Pregnancy and nutrition class, teenage mother boot camp offered
Larry Williams wasn’t given a Navajo translator; he died after his hospital visit
Family files medical malpractice lawsuit against San Juan Regional Medical Center
Hospital, club to host blood drive
SJRMC, Rotary Club team up to host blood drive
Colorado lawmakers are targeting hospital facility fees
House Bill 1215 would ban hospitals from charging facility fees for most outpatient visits
San Juan Regional Medical Center announces new CEO
SJRMC names Jason Rounds as new CEO
Public health councils struggle for funding in the Roundhouse
House budget panel ‘temporarily tables’ funding request
Public invited to attend meth and fentanyl awareness conference
Community organizations to host conference in Shiprock
Can apprenticeships help recruit health care workers?
Hickenlooper praises such programs in committee hearing
Axis Health System purchases former Mercury Payment building for $18 million
Nonprofit to consolidate administrative offices, primary health and other services in spacious facility
What is meth contamination and how do you clean it?
Meth residue was detected in the Boulder Public Library and several other public spaces, prompting all of them to close for cleaning
Colorado middle and high schoolers could begin receiving annual mental health checks
If a student needs additional resources, they would be referred to state-run program offering free therapy sessions
Gov. Polis emphasizes housing need in address to Colorado lawmakers
Housing policy touches nearly all other priorities, governor says in annual State of the State speech
Southwest Memorial Hospital upgrades on hold
High interest rates delay $23 million in projects, including new emergency department and expanded surgery suites
Fisherman attacked in Animas River by hammer-wielding man in Durango
Alleged attacker told police he wanted to hurt or kill someone
Just how bad are Colorado’s public toilets? Terrifying, CU Boulder researchers say
Researchers use lasers to light up bacterial plumes emanating from every flush