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Family Health West opens behavioral health clinic
FRUITA Colo. (KREX)- Family Health West has opened a new behavioral health clinic in Fruita, expanding access to mental health services for patients of all ages. The clinic officially opened last week and brings together behavioral health services that were previously spread across several Family Health West locations. “We heard from the community resoundingly that […]
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Grand Junction Burn Season Returns: What to Know
Why is wood smoke a familiar smell in March on the Western Slope? This is thanks to Mesa County’s open burn season, which began at the beginning of the month. Ag operations and Western Colorado residents who qualify for permits have already started clearing brush, weeds, and vegetation through controlled burns. Keep scrolling to find out more about who can burn, and just how long is it before burn season ends?
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Grand Junction Burn Season Returns: What to Know
Why is wood smoke a familiar smell in March on the Western Slope? This is thanks to Mesa County’s open burn season, which began at the beginning of the month. Ag operations and Western Colorado residents who qualify for permits have already started clearing brush, weeds, and vegetation through controlled burns. Keep scrolling to find out more about who can burn, and just how long is it before burn season ends?
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Community Hospital starts expansion of surgical services
Community Hospital announced it will begin work this month on a major expansion project designed to enhance perioperative services and surgical capabilities. According to its Feb. 23 news release, this initiative will significantly increase Community Hospital’s ability to care for surgical patients before and after procedures, while supporting advanced surgical techniques and multidisciplinary care.
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Montrose Regional Health urges colorectal cancer screenings for adults 45 and older
MONTROSE, Colo. (KJCT) — March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Montrose Regional Health is urging adults to get screened. According to Montrose Regional Health, colorectal cancer is the No. 1 cause of cancer-related death in men younger than 50 and the No. 2 cause in women younger than 50. More than 150,000 cases of colon and rectal cancer are expected to be diagnosed in the United States this year.
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Mobile public health clinic coming to Grand Junction
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -Colorado’s mobile public health clinic is coming to Grand Junction on Thursday. Public health officials and Grand Valley Catholic Outreach are hosting a vaccine clinic Wednesday between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. The clinic will be held at the Catholic Outreach Day Center off of...
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Montrose Regional Health offers CDC-approved diabetes prevention program
MONTROSE, Colo. (KJCT) — Nearly half of Americans 65 and older have prediabetes, and Montrose Regional Health is offering a program to help prevent the condition from progressing to type 2 diabetes. The hospital’s diabetes prevention program is open to adults 18 and older who have been diagnosed with...
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National Caregiver’s Day interview with Right at Home Grand Junction
GRAND JUNCTION Colo. (KREX)- National Caregivers Day is recognizing the millions of people who dedicate their time and energy to caring for others. Local leaders say the day honors both professional caregivers and family members who provide essential support. An estimated one in four adults in the United States serves in a caregiving role. David […]
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Heart Health Fair held at St. Mary’s hospital
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — February is National Heart Health Month, and Friday marks National Wear Red Day in recognition of heart health awareness. St. Mary’s Intermountain Health hospital held a Heart Health Fair to connect people with resources around the valley to manage their heart health. People could get their blood pressure checked, or learn […]