The hospital told Mr. B’s family that he must now pay out-of-pocket for his continuing hospitalization…
Category: Education/Health
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…
Colorado Panel Will Decide Which Medicine to Make Affordable
The pharmaceutical industry has pushed back against the concept of payment limits, warning that drugmakers could pull out of states that set payment limits…
As Water Levels Drop, Risk of Increased Arsenic Levels
When John Mestas’ ancestors moved to Colorado over 100 years ago to raise sheep in the San Luis Valley, they “hit paradise,” he said…
Troubled Students Left Without Options, as Specialized Schools Close in Rural Colorado, Part Two
This story by Rae Ellen Bichell and Helen Santoro appeared on Chalkbeat Colorado on May 12, 2023. We are sharing it in two parts. Read READ MORE
PCC Southwest Durango Relocates to The Commons
The Pueblo Community College Southwest site in Durango is relocating to The Commons building, 701 Camino del Rio…
Troubled Students Left Without Options, as Specialized Schools Close in Rural Colorado, Part One
Riley George, a 12-year-old with autism and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, has had to cross a mountain range to get an education…
GOAL High School Honored as 2023 ‘Best Workplace’
“These are exciting times for our staff and students. Each day we renew our commitment to innovation and creativity…”