Public Health - The Durango Herald

Acme Healing Center marijuana pulled because of pesticide detection

Store reps say “impossible” standards led to recall

DATE: Apr 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Unknowns remain about marijuana’s impact on public health

Colorado is more than two years into its social experiment allowing the sale and use of marijuana for recreational purposes, yet much remains unknown about the drug’s effect on public health...

DATE: Apr 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

40 illegally operating wells ordered shut down in La Plata County

Investigation finds a risk to human health, environment

DATE: Apr 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Offer comes to relocate Lightner mobile home residents for free

Animas Mobile Home Community wants to help residents escape leaking sewage pit

DATE: Mar 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Teen birth, poverty rates fall in La Plata County

Dropout rate is also down 2013-2014

DATE: Mar 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado still fit, but obesity is on the rise

La Plata County groups working to encourage healthy eating, preventative care

DATE: Mar 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

40 illegally operating wells ordered shut down in La Plata County

Investigation finds a risk to human health, environment

DATE: Mar 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado vaccine database bill moves ahead

GOP opponents say it would be used to shame parents

DATE: Mar 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Expert warns of Zika virus and superbugs

Robert Cox talks about dangers of the virus and misuse of antibiotics

DATE: Mar 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ambulance services expand east into Mancos

Mancos Hose Co. partners with Southwest Health

DATE: Mar 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Annual 9Health Fair to offer affordable services

9Health coming to Durango in March

DATE: Feb 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Health

La Plata County sees significant health enrollment gains

10 percent increase in state

DATE: Feb 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Fort Lewis College Volleyball sweeps Black Hills StateSkyhawks off to best start since 2006

Skyhawks off to best start since 2006

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Piedra Vista High SchoolDemons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Demons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Skyhawks beat Lubbock Christian 2-1 in season opener on Thursday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle RallyLots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Lots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Rodeo

Photos: Durango High School football opens its seasonDemons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Demons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5