Southwest health notes https://tj.durangoherald.com/section/columnists-southwest-health-notes/feed/ Latest local news from The Durango Herald. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:08:28 -0600 en-us 30 https://tj.durangoherald.com/back-to-school-health-and-safety-tips/ Now that our community’s children are back in school, here are some tips to ensure that they stay healthy both in and out of the classroom throughout the year. First, two tips for everyone, whether you are a parent or... Thu, 04 Sep 2014 19:36:02 -0600 EF084EE0-F17C-41AA-AE15-D2B576FD1BA4 https://tj.durangoherald.com/how-to-get-started-on-choosing-a-health-care-provider/ There are many options from which to choose when it comes to medical care – primary care physicians, specialists, and nurse practitioners and physician assistants who work in conjunction with doctors. To make the best choices for you and your... Thu, 10 Jul 2014 21:41:32 -0600 CEF36D19-A9F5-4C64-AD58-0A9A09E1F654 https://tj.durangoherald.com/preventing-recognizing-and-treating-skin-cancer/ We’re fortunate to live in an area that has many more clear days than cloudy ones. The bright, beautiful weather is one thing that draws people to live in the Four Corners, and anyone who has ever endured month after... Thu, 01 May 2014 23:54:24 -0600 B5EB205E-088B-4DCB-A140-9D7EAA99BCA5