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U.S. officials identify ‘strong culprit’ in vaping illnesses

NEW YORK – U.S. health officials announced a breakthrough Friday into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vaping illnesses, reporting they have a “very strong culprit.” The same...

Health department to host information and enrollment events

Community members can find out what’s new with health insurance in Colorado at three information and enrollment events hosted by San Juan Basin Public Health in November. Kevin O’...

U.S. health officials link childhood trauma to adult illness

NEW YORK – U.S. health officials estimate that millions of cases of heart disease and other illnesses are linked to abuse and other physical and psychological harm suffered early in life. ...

Mercy Home Health recognized as top agency

Centura Health-Mercy Regional Medical Center announces that Mercy Home Health was recognized as a Top 500 HomeCare Elite agency by Ability and DecisionHealth. Now in its 14th year...

Community Health Action Coalition to meet Friday

The Community Health Action Coalition will hold its monthly meeting from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday in the Eolus Room of the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Nicole...

Resilient Colorado to host trauma training

Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center and Resilient Colorado will host two trainings in November. The Trauma Informed Youth Champions training will take place from 4...

Is the stethoscope dying? High-tech rivals pose a threat

CHICAGO – Two centuries after its invention, the stethoscope – the very symbol of the medical profession – is facing an uncertain prognosis. It is threatened by hand-held devices ...

Vaccine shows promise for preventing active TB disease

An experimental vaccine proved 50% effective at preventing latent tuberculosis infection from turning into active disease in a three-year study of adults in Africa. Doctors were e...

Mercy awarded hospital accreditation from The Joint Commission

Mercy Regional Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. ...

More severely obese kids should get surgery, MD group says

Even some severely obese preteens should be considered for weight loss surgery, according to new recommendations. The guidance issued Sunday by the American Academy of Pediatrics ...

Meth is most common drug in overdose deaths in chunk of U.S.

NEW YORK – Fentanyl is driving drug overdose deaths in the U.S. overall, but in nearly half of the country, it’s a different story. Meth is the bigger killer, a new government report shows. ...

Medicare for All talk to be held at Durango library

Guinn Unger of Healthcare Durango will present a talk, “Medicare for All: Myths and Misconceptions,” from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Thi...
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