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Category: Education/Health
Documenting the Violence at Nursing Homes, Part Two
When Howerin arrived at the hospital, she was shocked by the extent of the injury…
Documenting the Violence at Nursing Homes, Part One
The diseases that cause dementia can impair brain circuits involved in impulse control and threat perception, raising the risk of aggressive behavior…
Psychedelics Promising Relief for Depressed Mothers?
Women with postpartum depression and anxiety have a higher risk of birth complications and death by suicide…
States Call Out Big Businesses With Employees on Medicaid
“We’re going to see more people in their cars, more people on the street, and a lot more people in the emergency room…”
15 States Sue Trump Administration Over School Mental Health Funding Cuts
“The courts have repeatedly ruled that the Trump Administration does not have the power to arbitrarily revoke grant funding…”
Educator Recruitment and Retention Program Application Now Open
The department has received promising feedback from ERR grant recipients…
GOAL High School Summer School Program Helps More Than 900 Students
This year, 56 staff members supported summer school, including 23 teachers, 23 coaches, and 10 support staff…
Patients Face a Thicket of Red Tape Trying To Maintain Consistent Health Coverage
“He didn’t deserve to die like that…”
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Another Successful Food Drive
A highlight of this year’s drive was the involvement of Healthy Archuleta’s youth interns, who dedicated their time to collecting and organizing donations…
Headwaters to Host Documentary Film About Pagosa Springs
The film will be followed by a panel of community leaders…
OPINION: What Rural Health Innovation Needs to Succeed
The communities most at risk already have proven systems in place. The question is whether policymakers will invest in strengthening and scaling them…
Linda Parelli to Offer ‘Happy Horse’ Cinic in Del Norte, July 25-26
Don’t miss this rare chance to learn directly from Linda in this hands-on clinic that includes both ground skills and riding…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Uniting Local Mental Health Professionals
The first meeting of this group, the Behavioral Health Collaborative, was held on Thursday, June 4…
Another Defection Hits Co-op Behind ‘Colorado’s First Public Christian School’
In May, Colorado lawmakers sharply curtailed the power of such co-ops to operate schools or programs outside their member districts…
Great July 4th Recipes from Natural Grocers
From colorful and delicious Red, White, and Blue Kale and Quinoa Salad to refreshing mocktails and patriotic desserts…
Free Training for Help Recognizing Warning Signs of Suicide, Violence
“Violence and suicide are often preventable when people know the warning signs and understand the tools available to help…”
Firearms Training, Shooting Match, Set for Saturday, June 27
Following training sessions, a “friendly competition” will be held. For those who desire to merely watch, spectators are encouraged to attend…
Healthy Archuleta Welcomes Five Youth Interns for Summer Leadership Experience
The internship will introduce concepts of participatory change and community empowerment, helping youth understand how residents can work together…