People who have been bitten or scratched by an unfamiliar animal should contact their health care provider immediately to reduce the risk of rabies…
Category: Education/Health
Free Gardening Advice, Tonight, with Ron Chacey
Choosing appropriate products and knowing when to implement are decisions that make the difference in the growth of vegetable plants…
Snag a Vaccine Appointment, Then Face the Next Hurdle: How to Get There?
“We had a couple fly in to get their vaccine from Denver that couldn’t get it in the Denver metro area,” said Marc Meyer, director of pharmacy services…
‘Drug Take Back Day’ in Pagosa This Saturday, April 24
With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced its 20th Take Back Day …
San Juan Basin Health Creates Modified ‘Level Blue’ Health Rules
The State COVID dial will no longer be in effect as of today, April 16, 2021…
‘Colorado Comeback’ Bill to Improve Air Quality in Schools Clears Committee
“As we work to recover from the pandemic and build back stronger, we need to ensure that our students can learn in classrooms that are safe and healthy…”
Colorado Announces Halt of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Distribution
One of the reasons the FDA and CDC are recommending this pause is to ensure that health care providers are aware of these potential but rare adverse events, and can respond accordingly…
OPINION: The Future Depends on Teachers
Viewers who visit TEACH.org will be automatically directed to the TEACH Colorado initiative page, where they can explore teaching in the state and find licensure guides, compare preparation programs…
Meet the ‘Director of Equity’ for Adams 14 School District
“We want to ensure that we have ethical and equitable practices and policies that are fundamental to providing access to social, emotional, economic educational opportunities…”
COVID and the Athlete’s Heart, Part Two
Even though myocarditis is rare, studies have found that non-COVID-related myocarditis causes up to 9% of sudden cardiac deaths among athletes, said Dr. Jonathan Drezner…
Free Online Writing Workshops for Veterans, Families
Colorado Veterans Writing Workshops offer a safe place for veterans, their adult family members, and caregivers to write and talk about their experiences…
COVID and the Athlete’s Heart, Part One
For the athletes participating in professional, collegiate, high school or even recreational sports, significant unanswered questions remain…
OPINION: Sex, Religion, and Your High School
The principal and several teachers formed an “Equity Team”. They explained it was to help them address the “complex issue of equity”…
LIKE I’M DROWNING: Five Stories from the Student Debt Crisis
President Joe Biden has called on Congress to cancel $10,000 in federal debt for each borrower. Some Democratic congressional leaders have pressed for $50,000…
Blood Drive Tomorrow, April 6
Our next Vitalant Blood Drive will be held at Centerpoint Church, 2750 Cornerstone Drive, from 10am to 3pm…
Durango’s COVID ‘Cowboy’ Rounds Up Spring Break Scofflaws, Lines ’Em Up for Shots
“You can’t throw a stone around here without hitting a Texan,” explained Scott Perez, the man in the marshal get-up…
Coloradans Over 16 Years Eligible for Vaccine on April 2
“We’re looking forward to getting more of our community vaccinated; however, at this time less than one-third of our community is fully protected…”
VIDEO: Free Online Tutoring Platform for Colorado School Children
Colorado Education Initiative today announced that they have launched a new partnership with Schoolhouse.world…