Report causes clash over single-payer health care stability Independent analysis says system would not cover costs August 30, 2016
GOP jumps at chance to paint Colorado Democrats as divided Fight between ProgressNow and single-payer health reform proponents is red meat August 22, 2016
Medicare awards Southwest Memorial three-star rating Analysis finds hospital in line with most national averages August 13, 2016
Help for hearing loss is often unaffordable Nearly two-thirds of adults over age 70 have hearing loss that doctors consider “clinically meaningful.” In plain English that means… July 27, 2016
Local News Cigarette tax increase proposed for ballot Would raise the tax per pack from 84 cents to $2.59 July 8, 2016
Local News Abortion debate turns to single-payer health care Advocates worry state ballot drive could limit access June 28, 2016
Local News Colorado vaccine database proposal falls State’s vaccination rates among the nation’s lowest April 26, 2016
Local News Montezuma County votes to evict mosquito district Bidding process cited; district rebuts charges April 19, 2016
Living Unknowns remain about marijuana’s impact on public health Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald<br><br>From left, Cody Goss, Luke Mason, Maggie Gallagher and Jamie Knight Colorado is more than two years into… April 7, 2016
Business Copter chops up a blizzard at health fair The barely visible Air Care helicopter from San Juan Regional Medical Center stirs up a blizzard as it lands by… March 27, 2016
Business Hospice enlists speakers for ‘Decisions Day’ It’s never too early to start planning, marketing director says March 26, 2016
Local News County ranks high and low in health study Social factors cast shadow on ranking for physical environment March 24, 2016
Local News Local providers respond to health rankings report The barely visible Air Care helicopter from San Juan Regional Medical Center stirs up a blizzard as it lands by… March 24, 2016
Local News Vaccine database bill moves ahead A bill in the Colorado Legislature creating a database tracking kids who have not been vaccinated has drawn opposition from… March 14, 2016
Local News Ambulance services expand east into Mancos Southwest Health and Mancos Hose Company agree to partnership March 1, 2016
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… February 23, 2016
Business Travelers, beware of zika If you’re pregnant and heading south of the border, think again February 15, 2016
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… January 28, 2016
Business Southwest Memorial Hospital a leader in antibiotic stewardship Pharmacist Meyer part of group setting national standard January 11, 2016
Business Montezuma County faces health challenges, professionals report Poverty, education level are driving factors December 10, 2015
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… December 2, 2015
DS - News Poor-performing gas wells being plugged Future lease threatens McPhee Dam, citizen says September 2, 2015
Local News Purgatory looking up Replacement of slow lift among $5 million in planned upgrades September 1, 2015
