Bill aims to keep New Mexico health councils afloat Funding would go towards covering salaries, travel and supplies January 18, 2024
Advocates renew push for quarter-a-drink alcohol tax hike New Mexico has seen a record-setting rate of alcohol deaths – higher than any other state and triple the national… January 16, 2024
Southwest Memorial Hospital awarded 2023 Performing Leadership Award The hospital was awarded by the Colorado Rural Health Network January 13, 2024
Blood tests offered in New Mexico amid query into ‘forever chemical’ contamination at military bases Contamination at Cannon and at Holloman Air Force bases have already cost New Mexico over $8 million January 10, 2024
Opioid settlement dollars to fund recovery housing in Southwest Colorado The $1.5 million allocation will bring critical resource to the region November 28, 2023
Mercy Hospital breaks ground on new surgical center Building will feature two procedure rooms and three operating rooms October 26, 2023
Over-the-counter birth control could expand access to contraceptives, but cost of pill to be determined Health professionals laud FDA decision August 30, 2023
Mountain Range Fitness adds Fit 3D body scanner to gym The scanner identifies potential health issues, provides information about health and wellness July 19, 2023
Pueblo Community College receives accreditation for bachelor’s degree in nursing Five-semester program adds to qualifications health care workers can earn through the school June 27, 2023
Right to Contraception Act reintroduced into Congress Legislation seeks to cement health care rights June 23, 2023
Colorado decriminalized psilocybin. Here’s your guided trip through what happens next What’s the timeline? Is natural medicine right for you? Should you microdose? June 19, 2023
Hospital now accepts breast milk donation for state repository San Juan Regional Medical Center has the first donation depot in northern New Mexico May 25, 2023
Southwest Memorial Hospital doctors say women should know tubal ligations are offered in Cortez Mercy Hospital’s shift from sterilization services prompts health professionals to perform outreach May 23, 2023
New Mexico Department of Health warns of compromised health information Records request released protected health information May 9, 2023
Sen. Steven Neville speaks at chamber event Neville provided a legislative wrap-up of bills effecting San Juan County April 28, 2023
Mercy Hospital ends female sterilization services Policy shift is ‘unethical’ and a ‘disservice’ to patients, gynecologist says April 25, 2023
San Juan Regional Medical Center drops mask requirement Visitors are ask to self-screen for flu, COVID symptoms before entering April 25, 2023
National Infant Immunization Week supports childhood vaccination Department of Health reminds families to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases April 24, 2023
Additional COVID-19 booster available for high-risk people Booster shots were approved for adults 65 and older and immunocompromised April 21, 2023
Axis Health System set to move into Mercury building in 2024 Health care provider intends to consolidate patient care centers into one location April 21, 2023
Ousted Behavioral Health chief cites ‘lack of support’ from governor’s office State’s human services director will take over for Dr. Morgan Medlock April 19, 2023
New Mexico Department of Health reports hantavirus in Four Corners One person has died from the virus this year April 13, 2023
College’s record for ‘making things happen’ gave weight to funding request Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez secured $1.1 million in funding for student health center April 12, 2023