“All these fields are in need of great folks to fill jobs that are open today and that are critical for our state’s success…”
Category: Education/Health
A Little Excess Weight Benefits Older People?
Since older adults have less muscle to begin with, “if they want to lose weight, they need to be willing at the same time to increase physical activity…”
Integrated Insight Community Care Expands Healthcare Services
Integrated Insight Community Care remains steadfast in fostering a culture of integrity, compassion, and excellence in healthcare delivery…
Study Shows Increases in Maternal Deaths over Two Decades
Colorado among handful of states with lower maternal mortality rates…
Supreme Court Ruling on Race-Based Admissions Policies Could Affect Colorado Students
CU is doubling the number of students eligible for its CU Promise Program, which waives tuition for students whose families earn less than $65,000 a year…
Colorado Educators Celebrate LGBTQ+ Community
“We must do everything within our power to create public schools that are inclusive, welcoming, and safe…”
Traditional Medicare… or Medicare Advantage?
The hospital told Mr. B’s family that he must now pay out-of-pocket for his continuing hospitalization…
Montezuma County Public Health Identifies Human Case of Plague
If detected early in infection, plague is treatable in both people and pets…
SJBPH Board of Health Meets This Thursday
The meeting will be accessible via computer and telephone, as well as in person…
Colorado Extends Access to Free Therapy for Youth
“We know there are many barriers that keep youth from receiving mental health care, including stigma, cost, and location…”
At Least 1.7 Million Americans Use Health Sharing Arrangements, Despite Lack of Protections
Sharing plans do not guarantee payment for health services and are not held to the same standards and consumer protections as health insurance plans…
Charter School Students Have an ‘Intensive’ Week
Students in all classes at PPOS engage in multiple projects throughout the year; looking for ways to influence their own community, and create positive change…
Massage Therapists Ease the Pain of Hospice Patients — But Aren’t Easy to Find
“When you’re dying and somebody touches you without expectation of anything in return, you just get to be,” said Streim…
Free Medicare 101 Class to be Offered Today, June 12
A certified Medicare counselor from the San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging (SJBAAA) will present Medicare basics…
Students Reflect on Prop 114 Through Projects
“I loved doing this project, and now I believe wolves should be reintroduced in Colorado,” Jonah said…
San Juan Regional Medical Center Offering Free Community Osteoarthritis Presentation
Don’t miss this opportunity to get tips from trusted professionals, learn about all the options available to you, and have your questions answered…
More States Extend Medicaid Coverage for New Mothers
Just a handful of U.S. stater have chosen not to guarantee at least a year of health care for women during that critical period after pregnancy…
PPOS Stakeholders Collaborate on Best Practices
Working collaboratively with the vision in mind is a big part of the PPOS culture. What is applied with students is also applied at all levels within the school…
Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs Awards $22,000 to Graduating Seniors
The Pagosa Springs Rotary Club also congratulates the entire class of 2023 and wishes each of them success in their future endeavors…