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CDC finds unvaccinated 11 times more likely to die of COVID

New U.S. studies released Friday show the COVID-19 vaccines remain highly effective against hospitalizations and death even as the extra-contagious delta variant swept the country. One study...

DATE: Sep 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

TOPS to host open house

Durango Chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will host an open house from 9 to10 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 8 at Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. All past, present and prospect...

DATE: Sep 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

San Juan Regional offers monoclonal antibody infusions for treatment of COVID-19

San Juan Regional Medical Center offers monoclonal antibody infusions for non-hospitalized patients with confirmed mild to moderate coronavirus infection within 10 days of the onset of sympt...

DATE: Sep 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Food bank becomes more like a grocery store experience in Durango

As demand remains high, those in need can pick their own items

DATE: Sep 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southern Utes approve return to stricter public health rules

Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council approved moving to the more restrictive Phase 2 Safer at Home Level 1 Order as of Friday Aug. 27. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe will remain in Stay at Hom...

DATE: Aug 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

SJBPH announces vaccine clinics in La Plata, Archuleta counties

San Juan Basin Public Health and Jogan will host free vaccine mobile clinics providing Pfizer (12 and older) and Johnson & Johnson (18 and older) vaccines. No ID or insurance required. Walk-...

DATE: Aug 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Regional Medical Center announces fall childbirth preparation classes

San Juan Regional Medical Center will host virtual Childbirth Preparation Series classes in September, October and November. The classes helps new parents prepare for the birth of their bab...

DATE: Aug 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Southwest Health System increasing visitor restrictions

Drive-thru testing is back, along with visitor restrictions and staff temperature checks

DATE: Aug 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Who’s eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots?

CDC, Colorado authorize third doses for people with certain health conditions

DATE: Aug 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy temporarily suspends non-emergent procedures because of COVID-19 cases among staff

Operations are anticipated to resume after Friday

DATE: Aug 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health receives almost $1 million for vaccine outreach

Grant money will focus on reaching hard-to-access communities

DATE: Aug 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Regional Spine Center welcomes new neurosurgeon

San Juan Regional Medical Center welcomed Dr. Christopher Payne to the San Juan Regional Spine Center’s team of neurosurgeons. Payne graduated with his undergraduate degree in biology from t...

DATE: Aug 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico