Public Health - The Durango Herald

2017: A year about land use, health and play in Dolores

Stories of the year in Dolores centered on land use, health and a playground

DATE: Dec 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

High suicide rate, spike in Safe2Tell reports prompt youth study in La Plata County

5-month focus group to be funded by Attorney General’s Office

DATE: Dec 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado extends child health care program

Congress fails to renew funding for 9 million kids

DATE: Dec 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Study: Return to Archuleta Courthouse ill-advised until problems fixed

Commissioner says relationship with state judicial branch is broken

DATE: Dec 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Child Health Plan Plus funding may expire; state advises looking at alternatives

950 people in La Plata County use program

DATE: Dec 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

A new way to track our mental health indicators

Data dashboard looks at suicides, depression and binge drinking

DATE: Nov 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Deadline for Montezuma County health survey is extended

Residents can respond through Nov. 30

DATE: Nov 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado identifies La Plata, Montezuma counties as high priorities for suicide prevention

Collaborative effort intended to create blueprint for Colorado and other states

DATE: Nov 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Anonymous hotline sees increase in calls from students

Kids can report bullying, suicide threats to Safe2Tell Colorado

DATE: Nov 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango could budget $100,000 for art at Hwy. 550/160 intersection

Officials consider applying for second $25,000 matching grant

DATE: Nov 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District to screen students for suicide risk factors

Health department developing consistent communitywide response

DATE: Nov 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Suicide summit focuses on how to talk about problems, feelings

More interventions are carried out by friends and family than professionals

DATE: Nov 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News