Local News
Ambulance services expand east into Mancos
Southwest Health and Mancos Hose Company agree to partnership
Health & Wellness
Business
Cortez physical therapist Harris to participate in focus group
Harris Physical therapist Jodi Harris, PT, CSW, WCC, has been selected to participate in an American Physical Therapy Association focus group on health disparities and underserved populations, according to Southwest…
Business
Harris receives service award
Physical therapist Jodi Harris, of Southwest Health System, has been selected as the recipient of the Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management Award of Excellence. The Award of Excellence…
Local News
Body found in Wal-Mart parking lot
A body was found in a van in the Wal-Mart parking lot of Thursday morning. Police were asked to check on the van because it had been there a couple…
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 avoid lung cancer.Durango Herald file photo One way to prevent…
Local News
State: U.S. 160 spill site poses no health risk
State advises “corrective action” be taken
Business
Southwest Memorial Hospital a leader in antibiotic stewardship
Pharmacist Meyer part of group setting national standard
Local News
Regional simulation will test response to outbreak of plague
Simulation depicts disease crisis
Living
Mercy Regional Medical Center’s new hospice in Durango to provide patients a place to die
Facility will fill gap in end-of-life services in the area
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Ski resorts’ economics hinder health coverage
Workers in resort towns face unique challenges accessing health insurance.Courtesy of Babbsack/Wikimedia DENVER – Skiers and snowboarders from across the country are hitting the slopes in Colorado, but the unique…
Business
Montezuma County faces health challenges, professionals report
Poverty, education level are driving factors
Business
Southwestern health agencies strive to coordinate care
Local providers don’t always share patient information
Guest Columns
Thinking About Health Medicare makes it easier for end-of-life counseling
What a difference six years makes! In 2009 at the height of the debate on the Affordable Care Act, New York’s former lieutenant government Betsy McCaughey appeared on television and…
Local News
Survey: Income, access hamper healthy living
A new report shows many Coloradans face barriers to health-promoting activities such as walking, cycling, and accessing fresh food where they live, work and play.Wavebreakmedia/iStockphoto DENVER – How much money…
Living
Health-care costs spike on Western Slope
Despite enrollment gains, rates rise across Colorado
Living
Vaccines urged as whooping cough increases
Health department recommends ‘circle of protection’ for babies
Living
Southwest Colorado lags in health coverage
Slower to close uninsured gap than other parts of state