Health

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…

December 2, 2015

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…

November 26, 2015

Living

Southwest Colorado lags in health coverage

Slower to close uninsured gap than other parts of state

September 7, 2015

Local News

IUD funding dies in Senate

IUD measure killed by GOP-controlled committee

April 30, 2015

Living

Four tribes walking together for diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic and widespread disease that affects roughly 21.9 million Americans and costs an estimated $245 billion to…

April 23, 2015

Business

‘Nightingale’ awards honor area nurses

Several nurses from Southwest Colorado communities were honored Thursday at the fifth annual Nightingale Luminary and Star Award Ceremony. The…

March 16, 2015

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Keep Rover off your bed

Septicemic plague has arrived in La Plata County, and the symptoms aren't pretty

September 10, 2014

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Keep Rover off your bed

Septicemic plague has arrived in La Plata County, and the symptoms aren't pretty

September 9, 2014

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SWOS celebrates opening of on-campus health clinic

Students' cold symptoms keep staff busy in first week

September 3, 2014

Education

SWOS celebrates opening of on-campus health clinic

Students’ cold symptoms keep staff busy in first week

September 1, 2014

State to fund mobile health crisis team

New inpatient care planned for Grand Junction

June 23, 2014

Local News

Piñon Project improving care for disturbed youths

The Piñon Project is launching a program to create individualized care for at-risk children with a serious emotional disturbance, who…

May 5, 2014

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SWOS replacing modular building with health clinic

This is a drawing of the new 1,400-square-foot clinic that will face Dolores Road and stand in place of the…

April 29, 2014

Local News

SWOS replacing modular building with health clinic

This is a drawing of the new 1,400-square-foot clinic that will face Dolores Road and stand in place of the…

April 28, 2014

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Few firms join health exchange

Small businesses cite restrictive rules

April 23, 2014

Local News

Limited participation in health exchange

Small businesses cite restrictive rules, walk away empty-handed

April 21, 2014

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Local agencies struggle with kids’ poverty

Montezuma County agencies are working to reverse generational poverty, but a recent study shows that challenges remain. More children in…

April 2, 2014

Agencies struggle with children’s poverty

Nonprofits work to reverse worsening trend in county

April 1, 2014

Agencies struggle with kids’ poverty

Nonprofits work to reverse worsening trend in county

April 1, 2014

Colorado House approves vaccine bill

Local leader champions bill before committee vote

March 26, 2014

Health plans lag in county

As the deadline for enrollment approaches, the numbers show Medicaid enrollment from Montezuma County outstripped enrollment in private insurance through…

March 26, 2014

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Colorado House OKs vaccination bill

Local leader champions bill before committee vote

March 25, 2014

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Private health plans lag in county as deadline nears

As the deadline for enrollment approaches, the numbers show Medicaid enrollment from Montezuma County outstripped enrollment in private insurance through…

March 25, 2014

Local News

Vaccination bill advances in Colorado House

Local leader champions bill before vote

March 24, 2014