For many who work in hospitality during the holidays, it can mean demanding clients and long hours. That’s why the Aspen-based nonprofit “Hospitality Matters” is spreading the word about ways for people working at restaurants and other service jobs to take care of their mental health during this time.

People aged 85 and older had the highest rate of suicide death in 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Ahora es el momento de vacunarse contra los virus respiratorios como la gripe y el COVID-19.

Vaccines are available by appointment at pharmacies and your doctor’s office, as well as some walk-in clinics in Garfield County. Public health officials recommend getting vaccinated before the weather gets cold and people start spending more time indoors.

The labor and delivery floor at Valley View hospital in Glenwood Springs is primarily staffed by certified nurse midwives. This unique obstetric care model allows the rural mountain hospital to provide higher-level care at a lower cost.

No bats in Pitkin County have tested positive for rabies, but they have in the past. Because of rabies’ near 100% human fatality rate, public health officials are urging folks to be extra cautious if they see one in their home.

People gathered in Grand Junction on August 28, to remember the Coloradans lost to overdose in 2023. Although overdose deaths in 2023 have decreased nationwide, Colorado and Mesa County saw an increase.

Abortions are increasingly performed using telehealth services. Supporters say a second Trump administration could put an end to that.

Mental health challenges reach every demographic, but because of stigma and a resulting lack of connections, LGBTQ+ Americans disproportionately struggle with depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation.

The haze we’ve been seeing in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys will likely continue for the rest of the week. Public health officials say wildfire smoke traveling long distances has only gotten more common over the past ten years.