Health treatment - The Journal

Durango doctor goes where he’s needed – rural Honduras

Cape Cares fundraising for 7,000-square-foot health clinic in El Rodeito

DATE: Jan 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Opioid settlement dollars to fund recovery housing in Southwest Colorado

The $1.5 million allocation will bring critical resource to the region

DATE: Nov 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

DATE: May 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy Hospital ends female sterilization services

Policy shift is ‘unethical’ and a ‘disservice’ to patients, gynecologist says

DATE: Apr 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos to offer Lifeline screening March 9

Screening helps individuals analyze their risk for certain diseases and other health risks

DATE: Mar 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Larry Williams wasn’t given a Navajo translator; he died after his hospital visit

Family files medical malpractice lawsuit against San Juan Regional Medical Center

DATE: Mar 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Axis Health System purchases former Mercury Payment building for $18 million

Nonprofit to consolidate administrative offices, primary health and other services in spacious facility

DATE: Feb 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Centura Health closes urgent care center at Purgatory Resort

Durango EMS crews anticipate increased call volume this winter

DATE: Sep 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy Hospital plans to end female sterilization procedure in 2023

Loss of treatment creates ‘unnecessary risk’ for patients, doctors say

DATE: Sep 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Abortion advocates, opponents look to a post-Roe future in Durango and Colorado

State likely to see more women traveling from Texas, Utah and Arizona for procedure

DATE: Jul 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Do farmers and ranchers take stock of mental health? Or is it ‘men don’t cry’?

Drought, disease and economic pressure take a toll on La Plata County agriculturalists

DATE: May 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Health care fair in Mancos offers affordable services

Free and low-cost health screenings available at the Mancos School cafeteria April 2

DATE: Mar 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News