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Survey: Teens in Southwest Colorado struggle with prolonged sadness
Survey: Third of teens report feelings of helplessness
Health & Wellness
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Montezuma County ranks high for sexually transmitted disease
No clear reason for rise in cases locally, nationally
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Addiction clinic opens on Florida Road
Medication-assisted opioid treatment rare in Southwest Colorado
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Mercy Regional Medical Center posts prices online
List is for self-pay, not insured, patients
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Man protests emergency room bills from Mercy Regional Medical Center
Avoiding unneeded emergency care could save Colorado $800 million
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Report says La Plata County teens lacking meaningful relationships with adults
State study looks at risks, barriers to suicide prevention
Local group forms to help restaurant workers cope with stress, share stories
Service workers face odd hours, low pay, high demand
Flu season less severe in Colorado this year
Health officials say it’s not too late to get a vaccination
Living
How much do our diets influence our brain activity?
What we eat can affect our mental health and the way we think
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Financial recovery on track, Southwest Health System says
Popular doctor rehired; board of directors gets new members
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Physical therapy clinic opens on Main Street, Cortez
Jacki Gilpin also offers Pilates class
Device opens airways for a good night’s rest
Specialist at Mercy offers new treatment for sleep apnea
Living
Despite paralysis and heartbreak, Durangoan finds joy
Jessica Vought draws from personal tragedy to warn others about dangers of drunken driving
Cortez Integrated Healthcare earns national recognition
Medical homes foster partnerships between patients and their clinicians
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Suicide-prevention efforts to expand next year in La Plata County
Nonprofits, schools, health department promote resiliency
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Suicide prevention forum to highlight community efforts
9-R, Southern Ute tribe and nonprofits will share updates
Recovery group helps young people establish new lifestyles
Woman starts local chapter to provide more options
Mercy Regional Medical Center to devote more time to sexual assault services
Funding means more hours for specialty nurse
Health education center executive director resigns
Careers camp, apprenticeship program among accomplishments