Mercy orthopedic surgeon preserves hip joints to prevent replacement
Repairing cartilage can ward off arthritis, keep patients active
DATE: Mar 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health
Housing Solutions for the Southwest announces new staff and open position
Housing Solutions for the Southwest is welcoming new staff and has announced an open position.
Liz Stellrecht, emergency services counselor, started with Housing Solutions in Jan...
DATE: Mar 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health
Mountain Hyperbarics offers free treatment to veterans
Mountain Hyperbarics, through a partnership with America’s Mighty Warriors, is offering free treatment to veterans for traumatic brain injury, post-concussive syndrome and post-traumatic s...
DATE: Mar 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health
Spring cleaning your nutrition
We all get stuck in food ruts when we eat the same thing day after day, leaving us feeling bored and unmotivated with our meal plan.
Even though we’re bored, sometimes it’s easie...
DATE: Mar 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition
Apple Watch may spot heart problem but more research needed
WASHINGTON – A huge study suggests the Apple Watch can detect a worrisome irregular heartbeat at least sometimes – but experts say more work is needed to tell if using wearable technology to...
DATE: Mar 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health
Community Health Action Coalition names 2018 Health Hero
Kari Plante has been named 2018 Health Hero by the Community Health Action Coalition.
Plante is the leader of the Oral Health Coalition, which was initiated by CHAC.
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DATE: Mar 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health
Academy opens to meet workforce need for caregivers
Training prepares students for physical tasks
DATE: Mar 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News
Health department to address planning
As part of National Public Health Week, San Juan Basin Public Health will hold a community event from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. ...
DATE: Mar 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health
Durango Stroke Support Group to meet Thursday
The Durango Stroke Support Group will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Southwest Center for Independence, 3473 Main Ave.
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DATE: Mar 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health
Mercy earns fourth consecutive Medicare 5-star rating for quality
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recognized Mercy Regional Medical Center for its fourth consecutive Medicare 5-star rating for quality.
Mercy is the only hospital in...
DATE: Mar 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health
Five signs you need to change what you’re eating
If you are suffering from undesirable symptoms, it may be a sign that the food you are eating needs tweaking.
You experience symptoms when your body is struggling to correct a pro...
DATE: Mar 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Food
New sensors monitor sick babies without wires blocking hugs
WASHINGTON – Peek into any U.S. hospital’s baby ICU, and you’ll see sick and premature newborns covered in wired monitors that tear at fragile skin and make it hard for parents to cuddle the...
DATE: Mar 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health
