Health and Fitness

Deciphering the symptoms of the tripledemic players - Covid, Flu and RSV - is not intuitive. So we curated this story by Huff Post Wellness Reporter Jillian Wilson, for some answers. Three respiratory viruses are circling at a high rate right now — the flu, COVID-19...

San Miguel County puts out the word: COVID bivalent boosters authorized for children 6 months to 5 years of age. Updated boosters protect from new virus strains as winter and holiday activities arrive. Public Health recommends discussing booster options for children with their primary care provider or...

Telluride local Dr. Alan Safdi is a world-renowned internist and gastroenterologist with encyclopedic knowledge of mind-body wellness and preventative medicine. He posts from time to tome on Telluride Inside… and Out under the banner of “To Your Health." Dr. Alan's blogs feature the most current...

San Miguel County puts out the word: Public health website relaunched. County COVID dashboard shut down and website information moved. For the most up to date guidance surrounding CDC guidance, visit the CDC website. Individuals experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or who may have been exposed can find free testing opportunities...

San Miguel County puts out the word: Free radon detector available through Public Health. Go here for more from San Miguel County. As the winter season sets in and windows and doors remain closed, radon levels can increase in homes of all types due to decreased air circulation....

With winter comes more fun and games with viruses. Lots of ink (or its analog) is being spilled over RSV, The Flu, and Covid, especially the latter's long-term damage on vital organs such as the brain. We curated this story from National Geographic titled "Why...

If you or your child needs medical care this season, contact the Telluride Medical Center by calling (970) 728-3848 or sending a message through the patient portal. In the event of a life threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1. The following is note from Drs. Sharon Grundy...

San Miguel County puts out the word: Public Health seeks input for community health needs. Go here for more from San Miguel County. [caption id="attachment_87160" align="alignnone" width="441"] Grace Franklin, County Public Health Director.[/caption] Last month, San Miguel County Public Health launched a community health assessment survey in collaboration...

San Miguel County puts out the word: Uptick in RSV cases and hospitalizations statewide draw concern for pediatric hospital capacity For the most up to date guidance surrounding CDC guidance, visit the CDC website. Individuals experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or who may have been exposed can find free...