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02 Nov Second Chance: Pet Industry Prospers
According to data from a comprehensive annual report, the American Pet Products Association (APPA) announced that overall spending for 2015 came in at a record $60.28 billion. The document covered pet spending in market categories of food, supplies/over-the-counter (OTC) medications, veterinary care, and other services. The increase is...
31 Oct Telluride Hospital District: Search For Site Continues
The Telluride Hospital District has withdrawn wetland permit. Still determined to find future home for comprehensive health care facility. After a process spanning more than 18 months, the Telluride Hospital District, upon consultation with the Town of Mountain Village, has withdrawn its wetlands permit application to the...
28 Oct Your Inner Athlete: Imagery Skills Enhance Performance
Dr. Haley Perlus is a regular presenter at the Telluride WOW Festival. This week, Haley talks about polysensory imagery skills, i.e. visualization on steroids. About Dr. Haley Perlus: Dr. Haley Perlus is a regular presenter at the Telluride WOW Festival, where this year she talked about “The Psychology Behind Good Nutrition” and “The Only...
27 Oct Telluride Med Center: Visits & Services Continue to Grow
This week, the Telluride Regional Medical Center announced the emergency and primary care departments accommodated 21,036 patient visits last year, a 13% increase over the previous year and consistent with growth trends over the past six years. According to Telluride Regional Medical Center CEO John Gardner, two significant...
26 Oct Second Chance: Proper Vet Etiquette
Have you hugged your veterinarian lately? Can you imagine a world without them? We sure can’t here at Second Chance Humane Society… So to honor all those veterinarians who keep pets like me healthy, I am asking you reflect on your personal veterinarian visit etiquette. Let’s start with...
22 Oct Why Shiitake Mushrooms Are Good For You
It is never too early to promote the Telluride Institute’s Telluride Mushroom Festival. Or the cascading environmental and health benefits of fungi in general. For example, penicillin, streptomycin, and tetracycline all come from fungal extracts. The potent anti-inflammatory characteristics of Cordyceps could prove helpful for mitigating the...
20 Oct Your Inner Athlete: In Praise of Aaron Rodgers
Dr. Haley Perlus is a regular presenter at the Telluride WOW Festival. This week, Haley praises Aaron Rodgers and shares what we can all learn from him. About Dr. Haley Perlus: Dr. Haley Perlus is a regular presenter at the Telluride WOW Festival, where this year she talked about “The Psychology Behind Good Nutrition”...
19 Oct Second Chance: Who Rescued Who?
Eric O’Grey’s life had hit rock bottom. His weight had ballooned to 320 pounds and he was spending more than $1,000 a month on medications for high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol. In 2010, a physician told him to buy a funeral...