Durango man living full life after pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Combination of naturopathic and traditional medicine proves effective for Tom Riesing
DATE: Sep 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
Want to be healthier? Pick up the pace
Everyone knows that walking is one of the best exercises for health, which is why physicians regularly recommend 150 minutes a week. But that’s a measure of volume. What about walking speed?...
DATE: Sep 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health
First-aid, CPR class offered Sept. 8
The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County will offer a first-aid and CPR training session from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 8 at its Durango Tech Center training room, 130 Rock Point Drive, S...
DATE: Sep 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health
Mom’s use of opioids in pregnancy may stunt kids’ learning
CHICAGO – Learning disabilities and other special education needs are common in children born with opioid-related symptoms from their mother’s drug use while pregnant, according to the first...
DATE: Sep 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health
Eight-week health program starts Wednesday
The Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center will offer a free eight-week program, “Mini Med School Part 2: The Clinical Years,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 5 through Nov...
DATE: Aug 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health
Durango firefighter, paramedic dies after decades of service
Mike Jones known for compassion, light-hearted spirit
DATE: Aug 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
Could increased antidepressant use be contributing to global obesity problem?
The world has changed a lot in the past 30 years, leaving no shortage of possible causes for the global obesity problem: more calories, more sugary beverages, less physical activity, poor sl...
DATE: Aug 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health
Mind-altering breast milk? New pot study poses that question
CHICAGO – Marijuana’s main mind-altering ingredient was detected in nursing mothers’ breast milk in a small study that comes amid evidence that more U.S. women are using pot during pregnancy...
DATE: Aug 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health
San Juan Regional to help smokers quit
The American Lung Association will offer its eight-week “Freedom from Smoking” program from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 4 to Oct. 16, with an additional class Sept. 27, in the medical office ...
DATE: Aug 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health
Aspirin disappoints for avoiding first heart attack, stroke
Taking a low-dose aspirin every day has long been known to cut the chances of another heart attack, stroke or other heart problem in people who already have had one, but the risks aren’t wor...
DATE: Aug 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health
Breastfeeding workshop to be Sept. 13
A breastfeeding workshop led by Joy Frazer with Joy of Life Family Medicine will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 13 at Kids Rock, 563 Main Ave.
The event is open to mothers and fat...
DATE: Aug 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health
San Juan Regional to offer Cortez career fair
San Juan Regional Medical Center will hold a career fair to showcase health care positions for caregivers from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Hampton Inn, 2244 E. Hawkins St., in Cortez...
DATE: Aug 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health
