Jason McCormick, of Fruita, explained the Basin Clinic’s options for paths forward in a community meeting May 19. Fruita, through grant funds, has spent time on Basin Clinic’s strategic …
Grace Franklin, public health director for San Miguel County, confirmed with the Forum that the county is upgrading its behavioral health strategic plan. The work is only to see what needs to be …
The Basin Clinic’s future has been in question for a few years, and many in the West End are wondering what is to happen with the small, rural medical facility. Last year saw some tension with …
The Forum spoke April 25 with Christina Pierce, executive director of the Basin Clinic, who shared that the West End’s clinic has been recognized as one of the Top 10 rural health care centers …
Many people already know that Shelley Fourney, of Norwood, is offering counseling sessions for people in the local community. She was a mental health provider for Uncompahgre Medical Center from 2014 …
Jeff Stephens, public information officer and EMT for the Nucla-Naturita Fire Department, told the Forum last week additional EMTs are now needed. There are 21 now working for EMS in the West End …
The Basin Clinic is still looking for full-time medical provider, though executive director Christina Pierce told the Forum, the clinic has coverage. Dr. Tiffany Ordonez is the Basin Clinic’s …
Dr. Lesley Sebol, PhD and a senior hydrogeologist at the Colorado School of Mines, reached out to the Forum last week, since she’s overseeing a study of well water in the local area this year …
The Towns of Nucla and Naturita held a meeting together Aug. 5 at the Nucla Community Center for the purpose of beginning the process of establishing a source water protection plan through Colorado …
The Southwest Colorado Regional Opioid Council (SWCROC) has been working to support local communities with funds, a plan and various resources. Montrose County Commissioner Sue Hansen, a member of …
There’s more than quilting and crafts happening at the space inside Art at the Apothecary at 480 Main St. in Nucla. In fact, movement and exercise classes are taking place too. …
Representatives from Tri-County Health Network announced the the launch of the Delta and West End Recovery Access Fund (RAF). This fund offers financial assistance to those who live or work in Delta …
The Basin Clinic held a board meeting March 20 with commissioners of Montrose County in attendance. The meeting began with an open discussion of the recent challenges the clinic has faced. …
Representatives of the Basin Clinic reached out to the Forum last week with disappointment. That’s because they say Montrose County budgeted $250,000 for the Naturita medical center for 2024, …
The Basin Clinic in Naturita has hired a new nurse practitioner. Mary Kus recently moved to the West End, sight unseen, from Chicago. She started on Oct. 16 and is currently shadowing the other …
Montrose Regional Health is holding its popular health fair event on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 6:30 to 11 a.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. Complete with reduced-rate blood draws and free screenings and …
Representatives from Integrated Insight Therapy — an organization that has been serving Nucla, Naturita and Norwood for mental health resources — said last week that they’re proud …
