Public Health - The Durango Herald

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

Move to Silverton to reduce lung cancer risk?

One way to prevent lung cancer is to avoid smoking cigarettes. Another way may be to live at high elevations, for example, Silverton in San Juan County, elevation 9,308 feet. Dura...

DATE: Jan 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County OKs draft agreement with EPA on mine spill remediation

Vote on supporting Superfund postponed to January

DATE: Dec 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snow and ice wreak havoc on gas lines

Gas, propane trouble fire and emergency personnel during winter

DATE: Dec 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County faces health challenges, professionals report

Poverty, education are main driving factors

DATE: Dec 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Free whooping cough vaccinations offered in Durango

The San Juan Basin Health Department is asking residents to get their (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccinations – and it’s even offering a free clinic for adults Wednesday to make it ...

DATE: Nov 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Single-payer health care on 2016 ballot in Colorado

Would create a universal system and eliminate private insurance

DATE: Nov 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News