Flu activity picking up in Southwest Colorado
Health department reports cases, hospitalizations
Health & Wellness
Lieutenant governor attends mental health listening session
State officials and community partners gather to talk barriers, solutions
Teen Maze prepares eighth graders for a healthy road ahead
Interactive Teen Maze provides ‘hard information’ in a positive way
Finalized public health insurance option promises savings; methods murky
La Plata County residents could see 15% savings on state exchange
Of 115 homeowners contacted, 1 shows up for meeting about uranium waste
Letters warning of possible contamination sent to 115 homeowners
Letters sent to Durango residents warning of potential radioactive waste
State health department to hold public meeting next week
La Plata County veterans center saves 15 lives in first year
Nonprofit offers counseling, financial aid, social support
Business
San Juan County (N.M.) hires first behavioral health director
Su Hodgman is the first behavioral health services director for San Juan County.Courtesy of San Juan County FARMINGTON – San Juan County hired its first behavioral health services director to…
Cortez
N.M. indicators show improved overdose prevention work
State saw a 25% decrease in new opioid prescriptions
Alcohol
La Plata County sees fewer deaths by suicide
Prevention efforts have made progress since 2017, official says
County has no say in proposed uranium dump site
State health department noncommittal on future plans amid opposition
Cortez
Car crashes decrease in New Mexico after record year
2017 had highest death rate in the previous five years
Global warming
Diseases are spreading with climate change
As illnesses like Valley fever emerge in new areas, health officials keep residents informed instead of in fear
Cortez
Southwest Health Alliance to see startup savings through new partnership
Group aims to lower costs for employers, residents
Headlines
Hyperbaric chambers encourage the healing of chronic wounds
Oxygen supports immune system, growth factors
University of New Mexico dean proposes free medical school
ALBUQUERQUE — A University of New Mexico dean has announced plans to ask the state to fund full-ride scholarships to medical students who commit to practicing within the state. The…
Aztec
Can yoga help heal Aztec?
2 years after school shooting, community members find ways to lift each other up
Cortez
Public insurance option could lower costs for Connect for Health customers
State plan would cap reimbursement
Alcohol
Medicaid expanding to cover inpatient, residential addiction treatment
20 La Plata County deaths this year involved drugs or alcohol
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Laser therapy offers lasting relief for muscle, nerve pain
Light repairs tissue at cellular level