Local News
Leaving friends, family and community for treatment is hard, but some have little choice
Patients must travel hours for inpatient substance use care – if they can find it at all
Health
New Mexico
Sen. Steven Neville speaks at chamber event
Neville provided a legislative wrap-up of bills effecting San Juan County
Local News
Mercy Hospital ends female sterilization services
Policy shift is ‘unethical’ and a ‘disservice’ to patients, gynecologist says
New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center drops mask requirement
Visitors are ask to self-screen for flu, COVID symptoms before entering
New Mexico
National Infant Immunization Week supports childhood vaccination
Department of Health reminds families to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases
New Mexico
Additional COVID-19 booster available for high-risk people
Booster shots were approved for adults 65 and older and immunocompromised
Local News
Axis Health System set to move into Mercury building in 2024
Health care provider intends to consolidate patient care centers into one location
Regional News
Ousted Behavioral Health chief cites ‘lack of support’ from governor’s office
State’s human services director will take over for Dr. Morgan Medlock
New Mexico
New Mexico Department of Health reports hantavirus in Four Corners
One person has died from the virus this year
New Mexico
College’s record for ‘making things happen’ gave weight to funding request
Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez secured $1.1 million in funding for student health center
New Mexico
Department of Health moves into new phase of COVID-19 response
NM Notify app to be shut down, data reporting changes
Local News
New health insurance carrier to be offered in Southwest Colorado
Reduced prescription prices and whole-person care among benefits offered
New Mexico
New Mexico Department of Health warns of heat-related illnesses
Farmington hit a high of 79 degrees Monday
New Mexico
Hospital plans class for grandparents, new parents
New childbirth class is aimed at grandparents
New Mexico
Traumatic brain injury rates higher among men, Native Americans
Health department focuses on awareness, prevention
New Mexico
Tuberculosis rates normalize with increased testing, reporting
World Tuberculosis Day reminds providers, patients of tuberculosis risk
Health
Health fair to be held at La Plata County Fairgrounds
Free, affordable preventive health screenings to be offered
New Mexico
Farmington Hospital now offers O-arm technology
San Juan Regional Medical Center is the first in the Four Corners to offer the surgical imaging system
Regional News
Meet the 15 appointees set to guide legalization of magic mushrooms in Colorado
Nominees for Natural Medicine Advisory Board await confirmation by full state Senate
Local News
Staffing shortage causes intermittent closures at Walgreens pharmacies
Patients in Durango say they have struggled to access vital medications
Local News
Durango church offers ambulatory medical equipment for lending
First Presbyterian’s program aids injured and sick at no cost
New Mexico
San Juan Regional hosts childbirth classes
Pregnancy and nutrition class, teenage mother boot camp offered
New Mexico
Larry Williams wasn’t given a Navajo translator; he died after his hospital visit
Family files medical malpractice lawsuit against San Juan Regional Medical Center
Regional News
Colorado lawmakers are targeting hospital facility fees
House Bill 1215 would ban hospitals from charging facility fees for most outpatient visits
New Mexico
Public invited to attend meth and fentanyl awareness conference
Community organizations to host conference in Shiprock
Local News
Heart screenings return to Fort Lewis College
Tests take only five minutes and are intended to catch underlying cardiac conditions