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Public Health

La Plata County resident dies of West Nile virus

This was the state’s second death from the virus this year

DATE: Aug 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Health officials advise residents get their COVID vaccines

School is starting and new COVID-19 boosters could be around the corner

DATE: Aug 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County approves contract with interim public health director

Theresa Anselmo likely to serve at least through February

DATE: Aug 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pandemic pay at health department prompts questions

Divisive report details $846k in emergency pay, half went to top officials

DATE: Aug 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County health board gives qualified approval for interim health director

Candidate plans to work remotely part of the time from Front Range

DATE: Jul 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

State health department identifies case of West Nile virus in La Plata County

San Juan Basin Public Health offers guidance on how to mitigate contact with mosquitoes

DATE: Jul 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Right to Contraception Act reintroduced into Congress

Legislation seeks to cement health care rights

DATE: Jun 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Findings on substance use in Pine River Valley released

Community dialogue conducted by Pine River Shares and Southern Colorado Community Action Agency

DATE: Jun 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Departing public health director says communication most powerful tool agency possesses

Liane Jollon reflects on her 10 years at the helm of San Juan Basin Public Health

DATE: Jun 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County announces two finalists for health department director

Public invited to meet candidates June 8

DATE: May 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Health board members resign after La Plata County takeover

Commissioners took over hiring duties Tuesday; three board members had resigned by Thursday

DATE: May 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health director announces departure

After 10 years at helm, Liane Jollon takes new job on Colorado’s Front Range

DATE: May 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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