Public Health - The Durango Herald

Obesity rates rise in La Plata and Montezuma counties

Nonprofits working to expand nutrition education, access to foods

DATE: Apr 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Restaurant inspections: Ocean Pearl, Chavolito’s, Livestock Auction

March restaurant reports are in

DATE: Apr 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Education

Mercy aims to lower costs by assisting frequent ER patients

Social worker helps patients find housing, manage conditions

DATE: Apr 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents identify top health concerns in two-county region

Suicide, substance abuse and lack of affordable housing lead survey

DATE: Apr 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Teen birth rates decline, but sexually transmitted diseases rise in Southwest Colorado

Some contraception may lead to unsafe sexual behavior

DATE: Apr 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

MS Society rebuilding to help patients live active, independent lives

Endowment will help fund scholarships, assistance

DATE: Apr 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Memorial financial recovery is on track

‘Not out of the woods’ yet, but progress being made

DATE: Apr 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Memorial financial recovery is on track

‘Not out of the woods’ yet, but progress being made

DATE: Mar 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Health may improve as regional poverty rates fall

La Plata County ranks 16th for health, Montezuma is 50th

DATE: Mar 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Study to examine effectiveness local program focused on helping families

Health, resiliency, economic security of participants will be scrutinized

DATE: Mar 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Nonprofit looks at ways to improve housing options for those in need

Navigator will help people search for affordable units, appeal denials

DATE: Mar 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy orthopedic surgeon preserves hip joints to prevent replacement

Repairing cartilage can ward off arthritis, keep patients active

DATE: Mar 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health