Mercy Regional Medical Center’s new hospice in Durango to provide patients a place to die
Facility will fill gap in end-of-life services in the area
DATE: Dec 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News
Montezuma County faces health challenges, professionals report
Poverty, education are main driving factors
DATE: Dec 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News
Is La Plata County ready for spike in seniors?
Senior population to double by 2040 in La Plata
DATE: Dec 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News
Health Briefs
Mercy ranks among top rural hospitals
The Leapfrog Group has named Mercy Regional Medical Center to its annual list of Top Rural Hospitals in the nation.
This recognit...
DATE: Dec 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health
At 79, life expectancy in U.S. flat for 3rd year
NEW YORK – Life expectancy in the United States has stalled for three consecutive years, the government announced Wednesday.
A child born last year can expect to make it to 78 yea...
DATE: Dec 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health
FDA clears cold cap to save hair during breast cancer chemo
WASHINGTON – Hair loss is one of the most despised side effects of chemotherapy, and now breast cancer patients are getting a new way to try to save their locks.
The Food and Drug...
DATE: Dec 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health
Health care exposes growing regional divide among communities in La Plata County
New Colorado Health Foundation CEO hears from S.W. Colorado industry experts
DATE: Dec 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News
Health Briefs
Doctor to discuss foot health Tuesday
Dr. Dan Stilwell, doctor of podiatric medicine, will offer a free in-depth look at the mechanics of the foot and how to explore all options b...
DATE: Dec 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health
Health agencies strive to coordinate care
Local providers don’t always share patient information
DATE: Dec 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health
Scientists, ethicists tackle gene editing’s ethics, promise
WASHINGTON – A hot new tool to edit the human genetic code has a big wow factor: the promise of long-sought cures for intractable diseases. But depending on how it’s used, that same tool cou...
DATE: Dec 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health
Male vs. female brain? Not a valid distinction, study says
NEW YORK – Are the brains of men and women truly different? Not if you look at the overall structure, a new study says.
While specific parts show sex differences, an individual br...
DATE: Nov 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health
President Obama tries to clinch climate pact
Talks in Paris begin Monday
DATE: Nov 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World
