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Garfield County Public Health providers reflect on a year …

WEBThe Glenwood Springs Post Independent caught up with two Garfield County Public Health employees to hear their reflections on the past year with COVID-19. Rachel Kappler is a …

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New medical clinic ‘huge boost’ to Battlement Mesa

WEBLynn Shore helped negotiate an agreement many years ago to bring a medical clinic to Battlement Mesa, overseen by St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. “This is more …

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1 of your body’s 5 defense systems

WEBDoctor’s Tip: The microbiome — 1 of your body’s 5 defense systems. Dr. Greg Feinsinger. The microbiome refers to all the viruses, parasites and bacteria living …

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Grand River Health is expanding for the future and …

WEBIn November 2017 Grand River Hospital District voters passed an $89.4 million bond issue to cover a three-story approximately 100,000-square-foot hospital …

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365 Health health fair comes to Carbondale Saturday

WEB365 Health/Courtesy. 365 Health is holding the Festival De Salud health fair in Carbondale on Saturday. One of 43 health fairs sponsored by 365 Health in …

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Doctor’s Tip: Should you sign up for Lifeline Screening

WEBDr. Greg Feinsinger. Doctor's Tip. Recently there have been pink inserts in local newspapers advertising health screening by a company called Lifeline Screening, …

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Glenwood Springs health fair widens scope to include …

WEBThe return of the 9Health Community Health Fair in Glenwood Springs next week not only marks the first such event in three years following the pandemic …

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Health fair comes to Glenwood Springs this weekend

WEBA health fair will be taking place at the Glenwood Springs Community Center on Sept. 24th from 8a.m. to noon. If you go…. What: 365 Health health fair. When: 8 a.m. to noon …

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New Mind Springs CEO talks priorities and plans with …

WEBMind Springs will be opening a detox facility in Glenwood Springs, and some innovation might relieve some concerns. After the mental-health facility received some …

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Ribbon cut: Grand River in Rifle officially opens new …

WEBBy a margin of more than 60%, voters in the Grand River Hospital District passed an $89.4 million bond issue in 2017, which would support not only the hospital’s …

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Doctor’s Tip: Doctor, should I sign up for Life Line Screening

WEBThis is a common question that people ask doctors when Life Line Screening comes to town. This traveling screening company comes around once a year. You might have …

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Doctor’s Tip: Your body’s five defense systems — angiogenesis

WEBLi discusses what he calls the body’s five defense systems: immunity, angiogenesis, regeneration through stem cells, the microbiome, and DNA protection. The first column …

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Garfield County switches healthcare provider for its jail

WEBThe Garfield County Jail. Garfield County has a new behavioral and medical care provider for its jail. Commissioners on Monday unanimously approved a $2.34 …

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Mind Springs builds new part of Withdrawal Management program

WEBMore commonly referred to as a ‘detox,’ the Withdrawal Management program is for clearing the body of substances and managing the symptoms of withdrawal that …

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How life at altitude impacts people — and animals

WEBLife at altitude has effects on the human body and even on pets. STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — People living at higher altitudes tend to be healthier, but …

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New plan offers mental health, substance abuse services for all …

WEBIn the latest community survey, residents said Pitkin County wasn’t doing enough to address mental health care and substance abuse. This week, Pitkin County …

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Doctor’s Tip: Health benefits of garlic and other allium vegetables

WEBDaily garlic reduces cholesterol. Daily garlic intake reduces progression of atherosclerosis as measured by carotid IMT scan. Daily garlic reduces systolic blood …

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Carsten column: The health wonders of burdock

WEBGreater burdock (Arctium lappa) is an herb with a long history of use. Primarily the root is used, but other plant parts have reported traditional uses. It is native to …

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Pertussis on the rise in Garfield County, keep an eye on coughs

WEBGarfield County Public Health has confirmed multiple cases of the pertussis bacteria, also known as whooping cough, a county news release states. This illness has …

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Grand River Health hosts 9Health Fair Saturday in Rifle

WEBGrand River Health’s 9Health Fair is set to take place Saturday, April 13, at Grand River Hospital, 501 Airport Road, in Rifle. The morning event, from 7–11 a.m., will …

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Glenwood Springs police officer arrested, faces multiple felonies

WEBThe victim detailed multiple instances of abuse spanning several months, including threats to her life. According to the affidavit, the victim recounts moments …

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