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Public Health

Mosquitoes have been testing positive for West Nile

Mosquitoes have been testing positive for West Nile

Control district plans to continue tracking virus risk

September 9, 2019

Animas Valley mosquito samples test positive for West Nile virus

Animas Valley mosquito samples test positive for West Nile virus

Disease can cause flu-like symptoms

September 6, 2019

Medicare for All explored as an alternative to the status quo

Medicare for All explored as an alternative to the status quo

Healthcare Durango explains single-payer system

September 3, 2019

Poverty rates falling in Montezuma and La Plata counties

Poverty rates falling in Montezuma and La Plata counties

Montezuma County poverty rate well above state average

September 3, 2019

New cases of vaping-related lung illness rise

New cases of vaping-related lung illness rise

Two cases reported in Colorado; eight, in New Mexico

August 30, 2019

State looks to improve behavioral health; Utes get new center

State looks to improve behavioral health; Utes get new center

Ute Mountain councilman serves on task force; tribe builds new center

August 23, 2019

Suicide survivor will help others learn to tell their story

Suicide survivor will help others learn to tell their story

San Juan Basin Public Health to hold training to spread message of hope

Insurance premiums may fall 30% for state health exchange customers

Insurance premiums may fall 30% for state health exchange customers

Savings depend on approval of federal funding

Vaping laws take effect Monday across Colorado

Vaping laws take effect Monday across Colorado

Rules also tighten existing smoking restrictions

Laughing gas eases anxiety during labor for moms at Mercy

Laughing gas eases anxiety during labor for moms at Mercy

New tools help hospital welcome 900 children a year into the world

Allergy sufferers could be in for ‘huge’ season

Allergy sufferers could be in for ‘huge’ season

Lush vegetation could lead to host of symptoms

Mercy Regional Medical Center opens breast milk donation center

Mercy Regional Medical Center opens breast milk donation center

Contributions benefit infants across country

New group offers support to those caring for mentally ill

New group offers support to those caring for mentally ill

Parents started Beacon of Hope after receiving son’s diagnoses

Will rural residents reap benefits from reinsurance plan?

Will rural residents reap benefits from reinsurance plan?

Bill passed by Legislature would apply to open market customers

Motorcycle rally to raise funds for suicide prevention

Motorcycle rally to raise funds for suicide prevention

Ride will start in Farmington, end in Durango

La Plata County hit with ‘F’ score for ozone levels

La Plata County hit with ‘F’ score for ozone levels

American Lung Association says the number of unsafe days is on the rise

Lieutenant governor visits Towaoc

Lieutenant governor visits Towaoc

Primavera on health tour in Southwest Colorado ahead of commencement address

This year’s mosquito season could be a bad one

This year’s mosquito season could be a bad one

Mosquito control districts prepare for what could be bad year for bugs

Montezuma County board OKs telecommunication tower

Montezuma County board OKs telecommunication tower

But concerns expressed about airport proximity, health impacts

Cortez-area youth services seek to collaborate

Cortez-area youth services seek to collaborate

Local groups share programs, needs

Obesity rates rise in La Plata and Montezuma counties

Obesity rates rise in La Plata and Montezuma counties

Nonprofits aim to expand nutritional education and access to foods

Teen birth rates decline, but sexually transmitted diseases rise in Southwest Colorado

Teen birth rates decline, but sexually transmitted diseases rise in Southwest Colorado

Some contraception may lead to unsafe sexual behavior

MS Society rebuilding to help patients live active, independent lives

MS Society rebuilding to help patients live active, independent lives

Major endowment will help fund scholarships, assistance

Health may improve as regional poverty rates fall

Health may improve as regional poverty rates fall

La Plata County ranks 16th for health, Montezuma is 50th