Healthcare policy – The Journal

Southwest Colorado lags in health coverage

Slower to close uninsured gap than other parts of state

DATE: Sep 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

Colorado teen-pregnancy program shows results

The use of intrauterine devices, IUDs, and other long-acting reversible contraceptives played a major role in reducing the number of teen births 35 percent in La Plata County and 47 percent ...

DATE: May 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jail staff accused of 'torture'

Attorney: Inmate was denied attention

DATE: Feb 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Jail staff accused of ‘torture’

Attorney: Inmate was denied attention

DATE: Feb 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Health exchange may face audit

Senate panel advances measure that would require extensive review

DATE: Jan 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado ranks No. 3 for alcohol deaths

Abuse prevalent locally, officials say

DATE: Jul 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Glitch on Medicaid website fuels confusion

A glitch on the state Medicaid website let Coloradans submit applications without providing income information during March, resulting in a flood of questions at the county level. ...

DATE: Apr 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Glitch on state Medicaid website fuels confusion

Medicaid applicants may have to wait months for answers

DATE: Apr 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Website glitch fuels confusion

Medicaid applicants may have to wait months for answers

DATE: Mar 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Health agencies awarded grants

Health Dept., Axis included

DATE: Mar 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Doctor provides free health care at Cortez medical clinic

National health care reform is meant to make seeing a doctor easier and more affordable for those most in need. But getting an appointment can still be tough and a local doctor is working to...

DATE: Jan 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four Corners faces wave of dental patients

Thousands expected in April, and the area has few dentists

DATE: Dec 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News