Mercy spine surgeon receives recognition

Dr. Jim Youssef has been named one of the nation’s “315 Spine Surgeons to Know – 2016” by industry website Becker’s Spine Review.

Youssef is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon who helped develop and currently participates in Mercy Regional Medical Center’s Spine Center of Excellence in Durango.

He has been a member of the medical staff and practiced spine surgery at Mercy since 1997.

For more information, visit www.mercydurango.org/mdu/specialties/spine-surgery/about-spine or www.beckersspine.com.

Adrenal screening available Wednesday

Dr. Nancy Utter of Durango Natural Medicine will offer free adrenal stress assessments from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday.

The adrenal glands manage the fight-or-flight response and are significantly affected by stress. Natural medicines offer a wide range of treatments to help reduce the negative effects of stress on the body and to help restore peace and calm.

To reserve a space, call 247-0737.

Herald Staff