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SJBPH Transition to La Plata County Health Department

WEBAs of January 1st, 2023, San Juan Basin Public Health will close its doors (metaphorically), and La Plata and Archuleta counties will take over providing public …

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Community Insights: La Plata County Public Health Department

WEBAmidst the COVID-19 aftermath, Medicaid unwinding poses a critical healthcare challenge. La Plata County Public Health aids residents in navigating this …

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Will San Juan Basin Public Health Cease to Exist

WEB6/21/2022. The San Juan Basin Public Health District may become another casualty of the COVID pandemic. Whether that happens remains to be seen. This story is sponsored by …

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What to Eat for Lunch to Stay on Your Health Plan 5/5/2021

WEBDr. Ashley Lucas, founder of PHD Weight Loss, offers lunch menu ideas to keep your new healthy eating habits on track and to avoid that afternoon slump. …

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Healthy Living: The Eat Less, Move More Myth 2/3/2021

WEBCutting back on what you eat and getting more exercise to lose weight doesn't necessarily work. Dr. Ashley Lucas, founder of PHD Weight Loss, explains that losing …

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San Juan Basin Public Health Announces Closing Date

WEBSan Juan Basin Public Health will close this December, in accordance with agreements with La Plata and Archuleta counties, who will be responsible for providing public health …

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La Plata County Public Health: Guiding Community Wellness

WEBLa Plata County Public Health Department plays a crucial role in safeguarding the community's well-being. Beyond behavioral health and communicable …

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County Enters into High-Risk for COVID-19

WEBCoronavirus infections are increasing exponentially in Colorado, and La Plata County saw a 23 percent increase in confirmed cases over the cumulative total as of Nov. 6. Health …

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What the County's doing during this Crisis

WEBLa Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff explains how the county continues to provide services in creative ways during the epidemic while supporting the health …

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Pandemic Bump-Outs Allow Restaurants to Survive …

WEB4/28/2021. Derailed Pour House owner Lisa Gibson says the ability to add seats outdoors in city-approved bump-outs has allowed her restaurant to survive the pandemic, and she …

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Recognizing Opportunities Around Resilience 3/17/2022

WEB3/17/2022. ROAR, Recognizing Opportunities Around Resilience, is a coalition of organizations addressing issues of substance abuse among youth in La Plata County …

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Durango and Parking: A Complicated Relationship 1/18/2023

WEBThe City of Durango is set to adopt the Comprehensive Parking Plan presented to the city in December of 2022. The plan takes into account many of the …

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LPCO TV: Why Helping Inmates Matters 02/24/2020

WEBAztec Adventures three-race gravel series runs from April through October featuring the unique terrain outside Farmington, Aztec, and Blanco. The Galactic Grinder …

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Local Medical Provider Revives House Calls 05/01/2020

WEB05/01/2020. It’s an old-fashioned practice in the medical world: Making house calls. But Nurse Practitioner Bronwyn Radcliffe thinks the way of the past is the wave of the future. …

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Durango Quilt Shop Among Top 10 in Nation 6/17/2021

WEB6/17/2021. What started out as a project to source the fabrics that LeeAnn Vallejos wanted for her quilting addiction has turned into a nationally recognized fabric and quilting shop, …

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Uncompahgre River Annual Benefit March 22, 2024

WEBThe 8th annual benefit for the Uncompahgre River and 18th Annual F3T Fly Fishing Film Tour recently took place in Ridgway, Colorado, supporting the …

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New Podcast Features Local Breweries April 23, 2024

WEBApril 23, 2024. The six-episode series chronicles how the craft brewing industry navigated the pandemic shutdowns. It revisits a series of virtual get-togethers that industry …

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Hope on the Horizon for Homeless Residents 8/19/2021

WEBIt took eight years to break ground, but by October 2021, Espero Apartments will offer 40 homes of hope for residents who are low income, exiting homelessness and living with a …

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