“There is a sense of community in our smaller, rural counties that we’re all kind of looking out for each other…”
Category: Education/Health
Colorado Vaccinations, by the Numbers
Earlier this week, Governor Polis was joined by State Epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herhily to provide an update on Colorado’s vaccine distribution efforts…
National Fire Fighters Safety Symposium to be Held Online
“The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation relies on strong collaborative relationships to assist us in accomplishing our mission…”
Tracking the ‘Winter Games’ at Pagosa Peak Open School
The student who accumulates the most Winter Fitness Minutes during the PPOS Winter Games will get their name engraved on a hand-made perpetual plaque…
Vaccinated Colorado Teachers Won’t Have to Quarantine, Governor Says
“We want to make sure that even if there is another spike, we can maintain in-person learning…”
ON EDGE: Friendship as a Mental-Health Safety Net
The pair has been wondering lately if they’re crazier than most people, or if they’re just more open about it. Yes, they agree, to both questions…
Colorado Launches New COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline
Beginning February 1, hours will extend to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The new toll-free number is 1-877-CO VAX CO…
Colorado Legislation Might Make Standardized Tests Optional for College Admission
Colorado lawmakers plan to introduce a bill that would make standardized tests optional in admissions at Colorado public colleges and universities…
Virtual Summit Seeks to Disentangle Mental Health, Criminal Justice in Colorado
In the absence of adequate access to health services, people with unmanaged mental health needs often intersect with law enforcement and spend time in jails…
Archuleta, La Plata Counties Remain at Level Orange
The supply of COVID-19 vaccine is very limited with Colorado receiving approximately 70,000 doses of vaccine each week for a population of 5.8 million residents…
Some School Staff Eligible Now for COVID Vaccine
School nurses, health technicians who assist them, occupational and physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, campus security guards… are among those whose names have been submitted by school districts…
San Juan Basin Public Health Confirms First COVID-related Death in Archuleta County
“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of this community member,” said SJBPH Executive Director, Liane Jollon. “The virus remains a real threat in our communities…”
VIDEO: Colorado Governor Jared Polis Delivers a Pandemic Update
“We are using every vaccine that we get, in our state, every week. No doses are sitting on shelves…”
Light at the End of the Tunnel for Seniors?
During the pandemic, seniors across the nation faced significant change and uncertainty. Countless seniors were isolated in nursing homes and long-term care facilities…
Colorado Graduation Rates Still Climbing…but a Decline on the Way?
“Many things have moved to a virtual space. We are hearing about a big push toward virtual internships and career fairs and an increase in industry-sponsored projects….”
Colorado Reports MIS-C Cases in Children
“There’s still a lot we don’t know about MIS-C, and the notable increase in cases is a clear reminder that our children are also at risk of serious complications from COVID-19…”
LPEA Seeking Scholarship Applicants
“One of my favorite things about being a non-profit electric cooperative is how much we get to give back to our community,” said LPEA CEO Jessica Matlock….
OPINION: Emergency Response
Right now, I would call 911 if I saw a home on fire. That call would make the fire department the first responder. No guns needed…
Local Health Effort Moves from Testing to Vaccination
As we begin 2021, SJBPH will continue its disease investigation functions and we’re excited to have several safe and effective vaccines to address the pandemic…
