Local News
Durango woman opens first recovery residence in Southwest Colorado
Durango residents recovering from substance abuse disorders find new home
Health
Local News
Durango Planned Parenthood clinic to close temporarily, but indefinitely
Suspension of services means patients seeking abortion must head to Farmington or Cortez
Community
Bar-D Wranglers’ Gary Cook performs following triple bypass surgery in June
Gary Cook (second from left) performs with the other members of the Bar-D Wranglers mere weeks after a triple bypass surgery. (Courtesy Photo) Despite missing three weeks, musician didn’t wait…
Local News
Mercy’s new CEO arrives ready to open the hospital’s next chapter
Josh Neff will formally begin the job Tuesday
Local News
Durango man to bike 760 miles to raise funds for chronically ill woman
Bill Ayers is inspired by Brianna Hoffman’s medical journey
Regional News
More cows are getting avian flu in Colorado. Officials are trying to stop it from spreading to humans
Ronny and Kelsey Pope are joined by their son Chisum, 7, and niece Maelle Frasier, 8, as they check on their cows and heifers on their Frasier Farms and River…
Healing Nutrition
Finding balance in your eating habits, not fads
The potential for diet overwhelm is real, and common struggles of unsatisfying results, difficulty of adhering to restricted eating plans, social pressures (welcome summer!) and emotional eating all play a…
Local News
Durango Derailers to pedal the passes Saturday in support of sick children
Nonprofit helps kids, families pay travel expenses in seeking care
Regional News
Coloradans’ injuries from guns have cost $8.4 million in health care in six-year span
A gun lock is seen on a pistol at the Meriden Police Department. Democrats plan to introduce three pieces of gun-control legislation this year. One bill would require a mandatory…
Four Corners
Native Americans have shorter life spans. Better health care isn’t the only answer
Katherine Goodlow holds Coco the puppy outside her grandmother’s home in Hisle on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Arielle Zionts/KFF Health Newscca Goodlow, a member of the Lower…
Local News
La Plata County Health staff meet director candidate
Mike Byrns attended a meet-and-greet Wednesday before his interview with board members
Strength in Well-being
The key to long-term weight maintenance: Reverse dieting
After reaching your desired weight, the journey to maintaining a healthy lifestyle continues beyond the scale. One strategy often overlooked but crucial for long-term success is “reverse dieting.” Reverse dieting…
Regional News
Hospitals suing patients would have to put their names on lawsuits under new Colorado bill
‘Deceiving people who owe money should never be a strategy to hide affiliation,’ patient advocacy member says
Local News
Axis Health Systems, Pueblo Community College receive state workforce grant
Philosophy behind program is work-based learning model
Healing Nutrition
Nourish Your Liver: The Key to Sustainable Detoxification
It’s springtime! Let’s all pull out the green detox juice to rinse away all the winter’s guilty pleasures. Green juice and smoothies are healthy, nutrient-dense additions to your diet, and…
Southwest Life
Colorectal cancer screening
March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Coincidentally, I didn’t exactly plan it this way, but I had my screening colonoscopy with local gastroenterologist, Dr. Todd Sheer earlier this month. If…
Local News
Durango fire officials remind residents to check carbon monoxide detectors after finding ‘above average’ levels at apartments
First responders called to Rocket Pointe’s leasing office on Saturday morning
Local News
Anthem insurance and Mercy Hospital’s parent company in contract dispute
If differences can’t be resolved by May 1, patients may be forced to find new doctors
Strength in Well-being
Igniting Your Body’s Engine: Unveiling the Secrets of Metabolism for Lasting Wellness
In the symphony of health and wellness, the metabolism stands as the conductor orchestrating the intricate dance of energy within our bodies. It is the silent force that determines how…
Local News
Axis Health System opens doors at former Mercury building
Health care provider wants to bring integrated medical services under one roof
Local News
AG Weiser busts up anesthesia monopoly at Durango, Denver hospitals
Private-equity-owned anesthesia practice enjoyed exclusive contract with Mercy Hospital since 2020
Nourishing Morsels
The Spectrum of Sweetness
We find ourselves past the resolutions of the New Year and at chocolate-laden Valentine’s Day. For some, navigating the dance of eating sugar can feel challenging and confounding. For others,…
Local News
Southern Utes frustrated about feds’ inaction on medical records issue
Southern Ute chairman says federal Indian Health Service’s ‘characteristic lack of urgency’ exacerbates health disparities
Local News
La Plata County Public Health warns of RSV outbreaks
Outbreaks hit three child care centers
La Plata Health Watch
Fall prevention
I’ll admit that I made a poor decision and after nearly three decades of medical practice I should have known better. One evening recently I was taking my dog out…
Strength in Well-being
Fueling your metabolism: The key to weight loss
When it comes to achieving your weight loss goals, understanding the role of macronutrients in your diet can be a game-changer. These essential nutrients – carbohydrates, protein, and dietary fat…
Local News
End of an era: 75 years of San Juan Basin Public Health
The district dissolved Dec. 31, ending a historic enterprise in regional cooperation
Strength in Well-being
Navigating social pressures during holiday weight loss: Giving yourself the gift of health
The holiday season is upon us, and for many, it’s a time of joy, celebration and togetherness. However, for those on a weight loss journey, it can also be a…
Local News
Pediatric practice tests to delabel patients with mislabeled antibiotic allergy
About 10% of people are said to be allergic to penicillin; the real number is closer to 1%