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Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu says he was treated for prostate cancer and is now healthy
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (31+ words) JERUSALEM (AP) " Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that he has undergone treatment for prostate cancer in his first public acknowledgment of the diagnosis. He said that roughly a y. .....
Southwest Health, Montezuma Health Department draw 110 to health fair
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (130+ words) Southwest Health System and the Montezuma County Health Department hosted a community health fair April 18 that drew more than 100 participants and delivered preventive care services to attendees. The event welcomed 110 community members, including 62 who preregistered. A vaccine clinic held during…...
Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, and some experts worry about future illnesses
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (611+ words) Some U. S. doctors are worried about the potential for a bad year for tick-borne diseases. "If you have a lot of exposures, there will probably be more cases of tick-related infections," said Dr. Alina Filozov, an infectious disease doctor at Middlesex…...
Cancer support and hospice groups highlight assistance available in Southwest Colorado
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (406+ words) Leaders in cancer support and end-of-life care from Montezuma and Dolores counties addressed the Mancos Board of Trustees on Wednesday to thank the town for its financial contribution and highlight lesser-known resources they provide. "We are mandated to provide bereavement…...
Southwest Memorial summer internship applications open through Friday
2+ week, 1+ day ago (398+ words) Southwest Health System is accepting applications for one more day for its Summer Intern Program at Southwest Memorial Hospital. The opportunity provides local high school students with hands-on experience in health care careers, allowing them to determine whether health care…...
Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine
1+ week, 6+ day ago (749+ words) Ibogaine and other psychedelics remain banned under the federal government's most restrictive category for illegal, high-risk drugs. But the administration is taking steps to ease restrictions and spur research on using the drugs for medical purposes, including conditions like severe…...
Colorado's Deion Sanders eager to be more hands-on heading into next season after health concerns
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Suicide awareness bus looks to make Cortez its home base
3+ week, 2+ day ago (12+ words) Front - The Journal...
Sand Canyon Therapy launches Community Initiative to boost training and rural mental health access
3+ week, 2+ day ago (549+ words) Sand Canyon Therapy has launched the Community Access and Support Initiative, a nonprofit designed to address gaps in rural mental health services, specialized training and emergency support in Montezuma County. Annie Diaz, founder, clinical director and therapist at Sand Canyon…...
Southwest Health warns of $9. 6 million losses from federal policies
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (520+ words) Southwest Health System's financial picture for 2025 was much stronger than just a few years ago. After reporting operating losses from 2021 through 2023, the Cortez-based health care system that operates Southwest Memorial Hospital and a network of specialty and primary care clinics…...