New clinic that blends primary and urgent care opens its doors in Cortez The clinic is an endeavor created by family and community January 2, 2026
Dementia care is a full-time job; Durango support group says caregivers aren’t alone Resources available for exhausted family members in La Plata County December 31, 2025
La Plata County couple maintains optimism while adjusting to Alzheimer’s diagnosis Al Jason is journaling, recording music and planning family time while his mind is sharp December 31, 2025
‘I’ve lived it’: Valeria Alarcón pushes for state funding for rural, tribal health councils Valeria Alarcón, executive director of the New Mexico Alliance of Health Councils, hosts Public Health Day at the Legislature in… December 30, 2025
Spine Colorado adds advanced imaging technology EOSedge X-ray system offers faster scans, 3D reconstructions December 19, 2025
Five mistakes that are sabotaging your weight loss Why these mistakes matter We all want to get stronger, leaner and healthier. Unfortunately, many people follow outdated advice or… December 17, 2025
Southwest Memorial Hospital Foundation approaches Colorado Gives Day; aims to fund more medical equipment The Foundation raises money for vital equipment needs and cancer patients December 6, 2025
The Indian Health Service is flagging vaccine-related speech. Doctors say they’re being censored. Margo Yeager, chief nursing officer at the Southern Ute Health Center, fills a syringe with the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine March… November 24, 2025
McGee Park closed to horses after multistate equine virus outbreak No confirmed cases of the virus found in San Juan County November 21, 2025
Axis Health System adds physician assistant to Cortez roster Korby Howell previously worked in Michigan November 10, 2025
Local nurse practitioner joins Cortez Integrated Healthcare, now accepting new patients Stephanie Higgins was raised in Montezuma County November 7, 2025
Montezuma Cortez Narcotics Team host DEA Drug Take Back event Saturday Residents can anonymously and safely dispose of expired medications October 23, 2025
Southwest Memorial earns 5-star ratings for nurse communication, cleanliness Animas Surgical Hospital in Durango also makes list October 8, 2025
Providers work to overcome difficulties for reproductive health care access in Southwest Colorado Durango Planned Parenthood clinic to reopen for two days a week October 7, 2025
Cortez clinic now offering PRP and hormone therapy PRP injections, common in the pro-sports world, target joint or back pain October 3, 2025
Cortez Rec Center launches Zumba and Strong Nation classes in October ‘Zumba 101’ will help build confidence for classes October 1, 2025
Southwest Health welcomes new internal medicine physician Shahir Melhem Melhem specializes in comprehensive adult care September 3, 2025
Fort Lewis College opens new nursing hall Program expected to benefit rural communities throughout Four Corners August 26, 2025
Five vaccinations required for Colorado K-12 students ‘It keeps children from catching and spreading diseases,’ Durango School District spokeswoman says August 19, 2025
First case of West Nile virus in La Plata County this year reported in July Public Health Department shares how to protect oneself from mosquitoes August 1, 2025
New clinic Ramage Performance Therapy emphasizes personalized care Clinic caters to a variety of needs, from athletes to the elderly August 1, 2025
Southwest Health System welcomes back Dr. Kameo Smith and introduces Dr. Nathan Clyde Smith is a primary care provider; Clyde is a podiatric medicine specialist July 27, 2025
Hickenlooper backs bill that would allow patients to compare medical costs Legislation aims to improve health care transparency July 25, 2025
Colorado’s measles outbreak is over; New Mexico stays steady The weekly U.S. case count continues to diminish July 23, 2025