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Opioid Memorial Wall to visit Durango on Monday

Number of opioid-related deaths rises in state, nation

DATE: Oct 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flu season hard to predict after record-setting year

Health officials say get vaccinations before October

DATE: Oct 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango, Bayfield schools start new program to prevent suicide

‘Sources of Strength’ changes school cultures by building connections, supports

DATE: Oct 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy to offer free education to those with prediabetes

Mercy Regional Medical Center will offer a free class about prediabetes from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday in Suite 140 of the medical office building, 1010 Three Springs Blvd. The clas...

DATE: Oct 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Family plays a critical role in preventing suicide

Youth suicide is a topic that impacts every culture and knows no boundaries. While it affects some communities more than others, the Latino community has statistically seen lower rates natio...

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Connections are key to preventing youth suicide across La Plata County

Widespread efforts target building relationships

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four nonprofits receive $70,000 in grants for health, wellness

New foundation distributes funds with goal of improving overall well-being

DATE: Sep 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health fires CFO, plans public forum

Two officials depart; doctors sought

DATE: Sep 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health fires interim CFO, plans public forum

Two officials depart; doctors sought

DATE: Sep 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Toxic algae found in Colorado reservoir

GUNNISON â€“ The National Park Service says unsafe levels of a type of algae that can be harmful to humans have been found in the water of a central Colorado reservoir. Park offic...

DATE: Sep 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Southwest Memorial’s cutbacks hit home in Dolores

Ambulances won’t be stationed at fire station; clinic also cut

DATE: Sep 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Memorial’s cutbacks hit home in Dolores

Ambulances won’t be stationed at fire station; clinic also cut

DATE: Sep 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News