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Bhutanese lama to speak in Steamboat
Residents will have the rare opportunity to learn about the Buddhist cultural traditions of Bhutan during a visit from the country's most revered lama, His Holiness Lopen Ngawang Tenzin Rinpoche, this weekend.
Region offers continuum of care for seniors
From meals and help at home to assisted living and 24-hour care, various facilities and organizations are helping meet the needs of a growing senior citizen population in the Yampa Valley.
TMH offers first-rate care for mothers, newborns
A hospital is only as good as its staff, and when it comes to having a baby, area patients can make no better choice than The Memorial Hospital, said Dr. Michael Crane.
CNCC nursing program a major asset for region
The new nursing program at Colorado Northwestern Community College is a huge asset to the area, especially in light of the acute shortage of nurses in rural areas nationwide.
Craig clinics offer wide variety of care, services
Northwest Health Specialists provides space for non-resident doctors to practice in Craig and provide care for Northwest Colorado residents.
Spine center opens in the Yampa Valley
Spine surgeons are few and far between on the Western Slope -- but that's not a problem for residents of the Yampa Valley any more.
Town Challenge wraps up on Friday
The Town Challenge Mountain Bike Series wraps up Friday with the Mount Werner Criterium at the Steamboat Ski Area.
YVMC looks to expand chemotherapy center
Yampa Valley Medical Center is looking for a kinder place for its chemotherapy patients and others who use its infusion treatment center to heal.
Steamboat swimmers ride Olympic waves
The wave of excitement generated by the American Olympic swimmers in Athens made its way to Steamboat Springs.
Leadership course leads to service
Having the desire to be active in your community is one thing; having the knowledge and background to be an effective civic participant is something else.
Hurricane worker returns
Emergency services director helps in disaster-stricken Florida
For years, Routt County Emergency Services Manager Chuck Vale has worked on plans for large-scale emergencies.
YVMC enhances joint replacement program
Carolyn Scherar could no longer walk without severe pain. She could not get out of bed or rise out of a chair without hanging onto nearby furniture. Her lunch hour walks had become a thing of the past.
Scholarships help address nurse shortage
As a global nursing shortage has forced countless medical facilities to limit and even cut vital health care services to their patients, officials at Yampa Valley Medical Center are working hard to keep the impact of the shortage as far from Routt County as possible.
Owner: Deannex my land
Steamboat, Scott take property issue to court
Owners of a 180-acre parcel next to the Steamboat Springs Airport asked the District Court to deannex the land from the city because the city has not provided water and sewer services to the land as promised.
Bear breaks into house
Tony Lettunich and his family are used to frequent bear sightings at their house, but last Tuesday they had an encounter that was a little too close for comfort. Lettunich woke up to a loud clattering in the middle of the night and found an adult bear had rummaged through his kitchen.
Council approves water commission
The City Council approved a proposal to form a Steamboat Springs Water Commission, but not without hesitation from some council members.
Briefs for Sept. 9
Planned Parenthood is offering free ultrasounds for pregnant women. Call 879-2212.
The Record for Sept. 9
12:21 a.m. An intoxicated 18-year-old woman reportedly was yelling and causing a scene in the 1300 block of Bob Adams Drive. She reportedly fell, hit her head on a sidewalk and was transported to Yampa Valley Medical Center.
Hunting death trial vacated
A homicide trial scheduled to take place Monday for a 44-year-old Wisconsin man accused of accidentally killing a hunting companion was vacated and a disposition hearing set in its place.
Yampatika seeks volunteers
Environmental group looking for 'gung-ho' board members
Yampatika has two to four open spots on its board of directors, and Executive Director Deborah Fuller is searching for "gung-ho" people who believe in the group's mission.
Technology advances dental care
Jeffrey Piaskowy knew he wanted to be a dentist when he was 9 years old. He remembers having positive experiences with his dentist and orthodontist, despite spending seven years wearing braces.
Urology procedures help patients with incontinence
Chances are, if you have a friend who struggles with incontinence, they've never talked to you about it. There is an obvious stigma attached to the inability to control one's own bladder.
Surgeon, professor offers revision surgery
Over a period of time, artificial knees and hips (called arthroplasties) can begin to wear out, just as their natural counterparts do. Steamboat Springs now has an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in complex knee and hip problems and revision surgery for failed arthroplasties.
New Craig nursing home has capacity for 58 residents
A new nursing home has set up shop at the site of the former Valley View Manor building, and Sand Rock Ridge Care and Rehabilitation is almost ready to open its doors.
Laboratory critical to diagnosis, treatment
Figuring out why someone is sick is like solving a riddle. About 85 percent of the information a doctor uses to solve those riddles comes from one place: clinical laboratories.
New technology a boost for TMH
The Memorial Hospital may be in the small town of Craig, but it's a facility that sports big-time technology and a professional staff. In the respiratory ward, the hospital's new ventilators can assist infants to the critically ill, said Chris Evans, the hospital's cardiopulmonary manager.
Sailors edged at home
Montrose and Steamboat Springs are proving to be the best 4A golf teams on the Western Slope this season.
Simulator can help EMTs stay prepared
Emergency medical crews in the Yampa Valley have a new way to practice their skills. Its name is Pat, and it is able to endure relentless punishment, although it has been know to complain from time to time
Cardiac rehab helps patients bounce back
Terry Paulsen's 43rd birthday began as it should. His son Patrick, 6, gave him his present early in the morning. Then Paulsen jumped in the shower to get ready for work and take his son to school.
Regular screenings, tests can save lives
Busy schedules and hectic lifestyles can make it tough to get to the doctor for help with a cold or an injury. It can be even tougher to make time for routine screenings and shots that help prevent illness.
Dickinson helps diabetes patients live healthy
For an estimated 18 million people in the United States, diabetes is a part of everyday life. Jane Dickinson, the director of the Diabetes Education Program, is one of those people.
