Public Health - The Durango Herald

Trump’s health care end run reflects frustrations

WASHINGTON – Frustrated over setbacks in Congress, President Donald Trump wielded his rule-making power Thursday to launch an end run that might get him closer to his goal of repealing and r...

DATE: Oct 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Emergency medical calls drive increase in demand for Durango Fire services

But poor Medicaid, Medicare reimbursements fail to cover costs

DATE: Sep 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Obamacare’ repeal all but dead; McCain deals the blow

WASHINGTON – Sen. John McCain declared his opposition Friday to the GOP’s last-ditch effort to repeal and replace “Obamacare,” dealing a likely death blow to the legislation and, perhaps, to...

DATE: Sep 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

About 4,000 residents in Southwest Colorado gain health insurance since Affordable Care Act

Statewide survey finds uninsured rate declining

DATE: Sep 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Algae bloom blossoms in Animas River south of Durango

Water officials unsure of cause; no threat to human health

DATE: Sep 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

As overdose deaths rise, Colorado plans addiction-prevention efforts

AmeriCorps members will help organize educational events

DATE: Sep 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

White House to Senate: Pass health bill now or else

Trump threatens to stop federal payments to insurance companies

DATE: Jul 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Italy approves mandatory vaccine program

Number of children vaccinated has plummeted in last 20 years

DATE: Jul 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Senate rejects measure to partly repeal Obamacare

McCain vote deals major setback to Republicans

DATE: Jul 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Senate opens ‘Obamacare’ debate at last but outcome in doubt

McCain returns after being diagnosed with brain cancer

DATE: Jul 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Audit: Colorado health marketplace sustainable – for now

Officials watch for changes to federal health care law

DATE: Jul 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Health plan’s fall brings dread for ‘Obamacare’ recipients

Despite no new bill, most feel anxious about possible change

DATE: Jul 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health

Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday