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Hospitals take different approaches to communication, transparency

Mercy doctor says open, honest dialogue plays role in public health

DATE: Jan 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Omicron surge fuels demand for testing in La Plata, Archuleta counties

Public health officials say tests are being returned in 36 to 72 hours, on average

DATE: Jan 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

When will omicron peak in Southwest Colorado?

Public health officials say the surge could continue into February

DATE: Jan 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

In 1st, surgeons transplant pig heart into human patient

In a medical first, doctors transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life and a Maryland hospital said Monday that he's doing well three days after the high...

DATE: Jan 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Health

Ignacio nurse an advocate for the profession and her community

Dixie Melton honored with 2021 Colorado Nightingale Award

DATE: Jan 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Public health officials expect boosters for children 12 to 15 later this week

CDC approves Pfizer’s third dose Wednesday

DATE: Jan 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chief judge extends suspension of jury trials in Archuleta, San Juan and La Plata counties

Order cites rising COVID-19 cases; no end date is set

DATE: Jan 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

How will pandemic end? Omicron clouds forecasts for endgame

Pandemics do eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when this one will. But it won’t be like flipping a light switch: The world will have to learn to coexist with a ...

DATE: Jan 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Health

Once heralded as heroes, Four Corners health care workers now feel drained

One chief medical officer says it’s difficult to see people spurn preventive measures

DATE: Jan 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County records first case of omicron

Public health officials say new variant is likely spreading rapidly in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Dec 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dry January offers a gateway to better health

More energy, better sleep, weight loss among benefits of a month of sobriety

DATE: Dec 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health adopts new CDC guidelines

Shorter isolation for positive COVID-19 cases and no quarantine for those boosted

DATE: Dec 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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