Southwest Health reports lower hospital volume as omicron cases wane
Hospital officials remain cautious despite lull
DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy may protect babies after birth
COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy can protect babies after they’re born and lead to fewer hospitalized infants, a U.S. government study released Tuesday suggested.
The study is the first to...
DATE: Feb 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Health
The big picture: Integrated health care looks at social, physical and psychological needs
Axis Health System’s unique model personalizes medicine
DATE: Feb 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango nonprofit starts peer recovery support services program in La Plata County
Effort aims to help those suffering from substance use disorders and mental health conditions
DATE: Feb 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
Fort Lewis College partners with University of Colorado to start nursing program
Curriculum to focus on rural and Indigenous health care perspectives
DATE: Feb 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
How to prevent early birth? Study explores sugarless gum
Healthy mouth, healthy baby? For years, scientists have been exploring the link between poor oral health and giving birth too early. Now, new research presented Thursday raises the possibili...
DATE: Feb 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Health
COVID-19 cases fall in La Plata, Archuleta counties
Omicron peak appears to have passed
DATE: Feb 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
U.S. gives full approval to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON – U.S. health regulators on Monday granted full approval to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, a shot that’s already been given to tens of millions of Americans since its emergency autho...
DATE: Jan 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Health
Mind Body Soleil works on a fitness and wellness hub in the Main Mall
Yoga, meditation and massage all offered at the new studio
DATE: Jan 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Business
Booster shots needed against omicron, CDC studies show
NEW YORK (AP) — Three studies released Friday offered more evidence that COVID-19 vaccines are standing up to the omicron variant, at least among people who received booster shots.
DATE: Jan 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Health
Pandemic reveals health disparities in La Plata County
Some community members face higher burden of disease, greater economic consequences
DATE: Jan 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life
Breakthrough COVID-19 cases on the rise in La Plata, Archuleta counties
Public health officials say the vaccine continues to protect against severe illness and hospitalization
