Air Quality The 416 Fire continues to burn north of Hermosa along Highway 550 in La Plata County. This fire may impact air quality in the region. Fine particles in smoke are respiratory irritants, and exposures to high concentrations can cause persistent cough, phlegm, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. If you or a family [...]
Sexual Assault Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts every person in this community. Every 98 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Statistics underestimate the problem of sexual violence because many of those affected by assaults do not tell police, family, or friends about the violence. It is [...]
San Juan Basin Public Health Request for Proposals: Remodel Project Date issued: August 7, 2017 Submit questions or by contacting: Sherri Dugdale, Health Protection Programs Director San Juan Basin Public Health SDugdale@sjbpublichealth.org, 970-335-2059 Submission deadline: Monday, August 21 2017, 4:30 p.m. Walk-through [...]
San Juan Basin Health has received $93,863 from Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment marijuana tax funds to support implementation of proven youth substance abuse prevention strategies. “Only by working together with communities across Colorado can we help our young people reach their full health potential,” said Dr. Larry Wolk, state health department [...]