Medical service – The Durango Herald

Colorado hospitals that refuse services, like tying tubes, will have to say so publicly

Legislation will require providers to notify patients about certain types of care they do not provide

DATE: May 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

About a third of residents in Southwest Colorado must prove Medicaid eligibility

19% of those enrolled could be deemed ineligible statewide in next year

DATE: Apr 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy billing: Seeing double

Patients report receiving bills that insurance already paid

DATE: Apr 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Staffing shortage causes intermittent closures at Walgreens pharmacies

Patients in Durango say they have struggled to access vital medications

DATE: Mar 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

More medical-debt consumer protections proposed by Colorado Democrats

Colorado lawmakers pushing for stronger consumer protections in place for people with medical debt

DATE: Feb 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango High School to host Flight for Life helicopter landing

Seminar an opportunity for students to learn lifesaving rescue practices

DATE: Oct 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Team to row 3,000 miles to raise awareness about mental health for first responders

Farmington-based Guardian Initiatives jumps aboard Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge

DATE: Aug 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former employee sues health care provider at La Plata County Jail

Southern Health Partners allegedly violated Colorado’s whistleblower law

DATE: Jun 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two recognized as ‘extraordinary women’ by Durango Women’s Resource Center

Karen Zink and Mariel Balbuena stand out for contributions amid COVID-19 pandemic

DATE: Mar 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Doctors see surge in patients seeking routine care as pandemic shifts

Preventive medicine, crucial to long-term health, lagged with presence of COVID-19

DATE: Mar 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Health

La Plata County prepares to open first morgue

Coroner’s Office will have its own space to conduct autopsies and care for the deceased

DATE: Mar 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

The big picture: Integrated health care looks at social, physical and psychological needs

Axis Health System’s unique model personalizes medicine

DATE: Feb 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Skyhawks split Sunday’s doubleheader versus Cowgirls, winning Game 1, 4-3, and losing Game 2, 6-2

Photos: Durango High School track competes in Ron Keller InvitationalDurango hosts track meet on Saturday

Durango hosts track meet on Saturday

Photos: Showing love for mother earthDurango Earth Day Parade was held on Saturday

Durango Earth Day Parade was held on Saturday

Photos: Durango High School baseball faces Grand JunctionDHS baseball falls 3-1 on Friday

DHS baseball falls 3-1 on Friday

Event wows skiing, snowboarding enthusiasts on Sunday

Some touched down onto the water cleanly, while others crashed hard into the pond. But that was part of the fun

Photos: Figure skaters show off their skillsDurango Figure Skating 2024 Spring Ice Show held Thursday at Chapman Hill Ice Rink

Durango Figure Skating 2024 Spring Ice Show held Thursday at Chapman Hill Ice Rink

Photos: Durango 9-R hosts ‘107 Years of Education’ exhibit

The Demons won 16-9 on Saturday afternoon

Skyhawks split Sunday's RMAC doubleheader (lost 9-2, won 3-1) at Aspen Field