Cortez protesters take Tipton to task on health care Representative argues for affordability, accessibility May 10, 2017
Photo: Utes walk for a healthier nation About 50 members of the Ute Mountain Ute tribe walked the 20 miles from Ute Mountain Ute Museum outside Towaoc… May 7, 2017
Montezuma County ranks high for environment, low for health Overall, county ranks 44th in Colorado April 13, 2017
Open house showcases Montezuma County health department Staff hope participants will sign up for programs April 5, 2017
Toxic spill raises fear at White Mesa uranium mill White Mesa raises fear about toxic spills, water March 6, 2017
Measure allowing marijuana clubs in Colorado awaits vote Conflicting studies on health effects of pot smoke clouds debate February 22, 2017
Southwest Health: Cervical cancer is preventable and curable du1-i-syn January was Cervical Health Awareness Month to encourage women to receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine if they’re eligible… January 31, 2017
CDC doctor talks to Cortez doctors about antibiotics CDC doctor gives antibiotics seminar in Cortez January 27, 2017
Cortez, state sort through details of aid-in-dying law State holds rule-making hearing; Southwest Memorial considers options January 21, 2017
Cortez Sanitation District board appoints secretary Jim Fisher will take vacant position January 11, 2017
Cortez city employees finish annual fitness challenge Cortez employee wellness program crowns winners January 1, 2017
Out-of-network ER docs may charge big bucks By Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service Surprise medical bills spell big trouble for consumers, especially those who find themselves… November 29, 2016
Noise at Kinder Morgan pumping plant irks neighbor Probe suggests county, state noise regs are in conflict October 27, 2016
Look at fine print before choosing a Medicare option du1-i-syn Get ready to make some decisions. Medicare open enrollment begins Oct. 15 and runs through early December. It’s the… October 25, 2016
Dolores students get hands-on taste of restaurant business Student-run cafe teaches kids about nutrition, restaurant operation October 19, 2016
Dolores school budget faces cuts as enrollment falls New playground receives $110,500 grant October 18, 2016
ColoradoCare would create universal health care payment system Opponents say residents would end up paying more for health care October 15, 2016
Financing for hospital expansion inches forward An expansion at Southwest Memorial Hospital will include a remodeled main entrance.Courtesy photo Southwest Memorial Hospital is negotiating with local… October 6, 2016
Hospice of Montezuma celebrates move to new home A search for a new copier led to a move to a new home for Hospice of Montezuma. The nonprofit… September 9, 2016
Colorado adults remain leanest in the nation State and local health agencies work to keep obesity rate low September 3, 2016
Dove Creek clinic gets grant to enhance services The Dove Creek Medical Clinic recently received a $40,000 grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.… September 2, 2016
