Regional News
Colorado’s outdoors offers a kind of therapy, but it’s not a magic pill
Nature’s therapy – ‘Vitamin N’ – helps improve mental and physical health
Health
Regional News
Will overturning Roe lead to more crisis pregnancy centers that steer patients away from abortion?
The nonprofits fill gaps in health care, but critics say community members are ‘manipulated’
Local News
Nursing program coming to Fort Lewis College in 2023
Skyhawk Hall to be renovated to resemble mock hospital rooms
Regional News
Wait times at Colorado abortion clinics hit 2 weeks as out-of-state patients strain system
In most of the country, median wait time before overturning Roe v. Wade was around five days
Local News
Fundraiser for La Plata County Humane Society combines kittens with yoga
‘Meow-Maste’ brings attention to importance of animal foster care
Local News
How a Spanish-language yoga class is helping Latinx Durangoans relax and thrive
Construyendo Poder Retiros targets those in the food, construction and cleaning service industries
Local News
Abortion advocates, opponents look to a post-Roe future in Durango and Colorado
State likely to see more women traveling from Texas, Utah and Arizona for procedure
Southwest Life
Could prescribed burns curb the health impacts of wildfires?
Controlled fire seen as a tool to mitigate some of the harm, report says
Local News
COVID-19 vaccines for young children to begin this week in La Plata County
Pediatric offices will start vaccinating kids 5 and younger after federal approval
Local News
Smoke, dust darken Durango skies
Fires burning in Arizona linked to Monday’s haze in Southwest Colorado
Local News
Baby formula shortage challenges Durango’s families and their support programs
Long drives and formula switches required as parents try to adapt
Local News
Former employee sues health care provider at La Plata County Jail
Southern Health Partners allegedly violated Colorado’s whistleblower law
Regional News
A Colorado adventurer faces his biggest challenge yet: late-stage cancer
Eric Larsen was told he had maybe three years to live, but his latest scans haven’t detected any cancer
Local News
La Plata County briefed on logistics of ending San Juan Basin Public Health
Commissioners stress they are in a ‘due diligence’ stage
Southwest Life
Scientists protect their homes from wildfire smoke, poor air quality
Preventive measures can limit impacts on health
Local News
Durango police, Axis Health add unmarked car for behavioral health crises
Joint Co-Responder Program aims to reduce stigma with the new vehicle and build on a successful first year
Local News
Do farmers and ranchers take stock of mental health? Or is it ‘men don’t cry’?
Drought, disease and economic pressure take a toll on La Plata County agriculturalists
Local News
La Plata County spends nearly half of its American Rescue Plan Act funds
Investments in housing, broadband and other projects total $4.68 million so far
Regional News
100 bills debated at the Colorado Legislature this year that you should know about
Roughly 650 pieces of legislation were introduced this year at the Capitol
Local News
Wastewater testing shows COVID-19 on the rise in Durango
Concentrations of the virus have increased 279% in the last 16 days
Local News
San Juan Basin Public Health moves toward a breakup
La Plata, Archuleta counties don’t see eye-to-eye on delivery of services
Local News
‘Whooping cough’ more prevalent this year locally, across Colorado
Residents urged to get vaccinated to reduce risk of infection
Local News
Spring winds kick up dust, exacerbate allergies across Southwest Colorado
San Juan Basin Public Health reports hazardous air quality through Tuesday morning
Local News
Medical professionals from across La Plata County discuss physician burnout
Colorado Hospital Association uses case study to spark discussion
Local News
Two recognized as ‘extraordinary women’ by Durango Women’s Resource Center
Karen Zink and Mariel Balbuena stand out for contributions amid COVID-19 pandemic
Regional News
Effort to loosen regulations on Colorado physician assistants fails
House Bill 1095 was aimed at helping increase access to health care for people who live in rural areas
Health
Doctors see surge in patients seeking routine care as pandemic shifts
Preventive medicine, crucial to long-term health, lagged with presence of COVID-19
Local News
Bayfield raises money for Baked restaurant owner after medical emergency
GoFundMe page has raised $8,000 to help Woody Swazey’s business while he is away
Regional News
Biden to tap Navajo health head to lead federal agency
Indian Health Service has $7.4 billion budget and provides care to 2.6 million people