Public Health

Local News

Montezuma County mobile health clinic hits the road

WIC van provides health and nutrition benefits

October 23, 2018

Local News

Flu season hard to predict after record-setting year

Health officials say get vaccinations before November

October 7, 2018

Local News

New center provides emergency aid, counseling to veterans

Free mental health care, financial aid and yoga classes are offered

September 7, 2018

Living

Air ambulance companies have consumers in death grip

By Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service Two years ago in this space, I told the story of a Mississippi…

July 30, 2018

Hispanics see health care communication barriers

Nearly 60 percent look to outside sources for help with providers

July 26, 2018

Local News

City won’t study uranium health risks before opening homeless camp

State recommends complete assessment

June 5, 2018

Local News

State measures aim to address opioids as deaths continue to rise

Pending Medicaid measure could provide inpatient treatments

June 4, 2018

Local News

Colorado bill would start grants for suicide prevention in schools

Measure aims to train staff, students to identify at-risk individuals

May 5, 2018

Local News

Dry, windy conditions make for rough allergy season

Rainfall can knock down pollens

April 27, 2018

Living

Battle over Affordable Care Act shifts to the states

We’ve heard relatively little from Washington in recent months about the Affordable Care Act, but that doesn’t mean our elected…

April 25, 2018

Local News

Cortez Sanitation approves installation of solar panels

Directors say panels will save on energy costs at sewer lift stations

April 11, 2018

Local News

March inspections: Pie Maker, Tabletop Pizza, Loop’s Coffee …

March inspection reports released

April 6, 2018

Local News

Montezuma, La Plata counties rank high for two STDs

Untreated STDs can have lasting consequences

March 28, 2018

Local News

BLM plans prescribed burns on Dolores Rim

Expect smoke east of Dove Creek

March 27, 2018

Local News

Local nurse recognized for boosting health of newborns

Christa Zubieta’s efforts help newborns, mothers

March 16, 2018

Education

Fort Lewis College public health program is growing fast

More than 100 FLC students pursue public health major

March 4, 2018

Colorado sets record for flu hospitalizations

Hospitalizations rise as wave spreads

February 24, 2018

Local News

Study shows gap between needs and resources in Montezuma County

Not all eligible residents receiving food, health care

February 14, 2018

Local News

Federal spending on rural health care is uncertain and rarely discussed

Regional hospitals provide critical services and are economic engines

February 9, 2018

Colorado Legislature could address nursing shortage

Southwest Colorado Community College could help alleviate a nursing shortage if the Colorado Legislature approves a law this spring that…

February 8, 2018

Local News

Dove Creek clinic recognized for quality care

Higher standards met after extensive review

February 6, 2018

Living

If you want to stay healthy, don’t forget your teeth

When people think about health issues, they often don’t think about their teeth. Dental health is rarely considered a priority,…

January 17, 2018

Local News

Cortez Sanitation District may go solar at lift stations

District members consider installing solar panels

January 9, 2018

News

Flu hospitalizations are high across Colorado

This season’s strain can hit elderly hard

January 7, 2018