Health - The Durango Herald

Shots give COVID-19 survivors big immune boost, studies show

Even people who have recovered from COVID-19 are urged to get vaccinated, especially as the extra-contagious delta variant surges – and a new study shows survivors who ignored that advice we...

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Virtual teen vaping talk to be held

Living Skills in the Schools will present a virtual education talk for parents of home-schoolers about teen vaping from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Presenting the talk will be Chris Pasquale...

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

San Juan College requires masks indoors

Masks will be required beginning Monday Aug. 9 at all indoor San Juan College locations when it is not possible to maintain 6 feet between people. The indoor mask requirement applies to all ...

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center offers symptom reminders

Residents should carefully monitor symptoms

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

High school students get a view into careers in health, medicine

Professionals give youths a peak into their jobs during the Health Career Institute at Fort Lewis College

DATE: Aug 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Regional Medical Center welcomes new chaplain

Chaplain returns to northern New Mexico

DATE: Jul 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Mercy CEO keeps an ear out for community issues

Patrick Sharp arrived in January with a focus on listening

DATE: Jul 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango business offers escape from sensory overload

‘Zero-gravity’ flotation tanks provide therapy, reported health benefits

DATE: Jul 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire talks mental health for national video

Public service announcement raises awareness of wellness resources

DATE: Jul 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health to host virtual resource fair

San Juan Basin Public Health will host a virtual resource fair from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, July 23,July 23 on Zoom. The fair will allow client-based services to introduce their organizati...

DATE: Jul 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

FDA adds warning about rare reaction to J&J COVID-19 vaccine

WASHINGTON – U.S. regulators on Monday added a new warning to Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine about links to a rare and potentially dangerous neurological reaction, but said it’s not en...

DATE: Jul 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health