“We’re OK, we’re going to be here.” That’s the message that Chuck Porth, CEO of the Uncompahgre Medical Center (UMC) and the center’s board of …
On Nov. 19, the Forum ran a story titled “West End hosts CWD research for deer.” In that story author Ken Jenks explained that Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a prion disease, a …
Every five years, Colorado Parks and Wildlife operates a “Mandatory Monitoring Station” to survey healthy deer and elk for the prevalence of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). This year, deer …
Dr. Jim Evans, originally of Pennsylvania, has been practicing veterinary medicine for approximately 50 years. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, and later taught and did research there. …
Executive Director of Naturita’s Basin Clinic Christina Pierce told the Forum last week that she with other clinic board members toured the critical access mini-hospital in Rangely two weeks …
The Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC) celebrated annual Safety Net Clinic Week Aug. 17-23 with a luncheon in Naturita that honored the Basin Clinic. On Aug. 20, CRHC provided lunch for clinic …
Multiple fires burned regionally around the West End, with many residents hoping or praying for rain last week. Last Thursday in the Gateway area, the Turner Gulch Fire ignited after a lighting …
Longtime EMT and public information officer for the Nucla-Naturita Fire Department Jeff Stephens told the Forum last week there will be a preliminary class for anyone wishing to take the EMT class …
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 …
