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Public Health

Measles case confirmed in Archuleta County

State urges residents and visitors to review possible exposure locations

DATE: Apr 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal budget cuts dry up funding for La Plata County Public Health resources

Department ordered to stop work related to childhood vaccination, infectious disease investigation grants

DATE: Apr 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

As measles outbreak grows in Texas, fears increase in Southwest Colorado

Public health officials say checking immunity status is a critical first step in preparation

DATE: Mar 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Some residents want end to Durango’s fluoridation of drinking water

Health experts defend nearly 80-year practice

DATE: Nov 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

RSV, flu and COVID-19 vaccines available as respiratory virus season dawns

La Plata County Public Health is now accepting most insurance carriers

DATE: Oct 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango becomes ‘sentinel’ site for monitoring diseases like COVID-19 in wastewater

City surveilling for enteroviruses, RSV’s and influenza

DATE: Aug 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Interim La Plata County Public Health director appointed permanently

Tracy Anselmo has served in the role for nearly a year

DATE: Jul 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Interim La Plata County Public Health director named sole finalist for job

Theresa Anselmo has led department since August

DATE: Jun 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Public Health to pilot 4-day week

Clinic, vital records, water testing to be available Monday through Thursday

DATE: May 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County health board rejects sole director finalist, restarts search

District is seeking candidate who has experience managing a large budget, dozens of people

DATE: Apr 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Health staff meet director candidate

Mike Byrns attended a meet-and-greet Wednesday before his interview with board members

DATE: Apr 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Board of Health pursues sole remaining candidate for director position

Mike Byrns, of Rhode Island, scheduled for in-person visit at end of April

DATE: Apr 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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