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This article is the third installment of a Sentinel series on the upcoming victim service funding cut.
December 14, 2020 started out as an ordinary day for Moab resident Haley Rice. She was 27 weeks and 6 days pregnant. Rice went to work, went out to dinner with her husband, but as she was getting ready for bed, the day took a traumatic turn.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines manufactured by Pfizer and Moderna were approved by the Food and Drug Administration Thursday.
Mind Springs Health and its financially strapped psychiatric hospital could be for sale, though officials at the mental health provider dispute that.
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers those who served an array of resources, but even veterans might be surprised to hear about the VA’s annual Creative Arts Festival.
Community concerns about the closure of two assisted living centers and one memory care facility in Mesa County emerged after the properties were placed under receivership.
Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Spine (CAO) in Meeker, Colorado, and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rhett Griggs continue to see growth and have increased the number of surgical days to accommodate the rising volume of cases.
Wednesday marked the completion of a collaboration between health providers to expand cardiology care in Delta.
Mind Springs Health announced Monday that the youth ward of its psychiatric hospital has reopened after closing down for a little more than a month.
Wildfire smoke exposure raises the likelihood of being diagnosed with dementia later in life, according to a decade-long study of more than 1.2 million people in southern California.
Just thirteen miles outside Grand Junction, or a ten-minute drive down Interstate 70 to the west sits the outdoor enthusiast community, Fruita. A small town in Western Colorado with a passion for mountain biking and a community that hangs out the welcome sign to visitors coming from around t…
The Aedes aegypti, more commonly known as the yellow fever mosquito, has been identified in Mesa County for the first time.
As of May, Colorado became the final state in the country to regulate and require licensure for mortuary science professionals, such as funeral directors.
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.
Nearly one year ago, Rick Enstrom was bitten by a mosquito.
During the hot summer months, it’s important to stay hydrated, but does that mean you should aways reach for sports drinks? Unless you’re an athlete, experts say probably not.
When MarillacHealth split from SCL Health in 2014 to become a Federally Qualified Health Center, the organization had around $1 million to its name.
Cases of COVID-19 and gastrointestinal illness are rising this summer, according to the Mesa County Public Health Department.
Don’t hold your breath — this hazy Grand Junction sky could last a while.
Every three years, the county compiles, analyzes and reports on an array of data pertaining to the locals’ health and wellness, from healthcare access to education.
According to Colorado Behavioral Health Administration Commissioner Dannette Smith, only about 5% of Coloradans know about 988, the nationwide crisis hotline.
Mind Springs Health announced yesterday that the youth ward of its psychiatric hospital will be closed for about one month.
Mesa County’s first case of West Nile virus this season was confirmed Thursday.
According to the 2023 Colorado Health Access Survey, around 13% of Mesa County residents who needed mental health care did not receive it.
The saying goes that motherhood is the greatest gift of all, but expectant mothers don’t always have the resources necessary to treasure it.
As Meals on Wheels Mesa County worked to mitigate its loss of nearly $200,000 in government funding from the last fiscal year, the new fiscal year began in July — with further budget cuts.
Delta Health will offer health information and resources, as well as blood tests at a potentially lower-than-average cost, Aug 20-23. Registration opens July 1.
Basking in the heat this time of year is tempting, but without proper protection, you may become one of the estimated 6.1 million Americans diagnosed with skin cancer each year.
Clifton residents historically have played second fiddle to their Grand Junction counterparts, but community leaders hope the newly opened Clifton Community Campus will change that.
Chance of Rain: 0%
Sunrise: 06:39:45 AM
Sunset: 07:50 PM
Humidity: 32%
Wind: ESE @ 8 mph
UV Index: 0 Low
Wednesday Night
Mainly clear. Low 61F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 0%
Sunrise: 06:40:40 AM
Sunset: 07:48:30 PM
Humidity: 25%
Wind: NNE @ 9 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Thursday Night
Clear skies. Low 59F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 0%
Sunrise: 06:41:34 AM
Sunset: 07:46:59 PM
Humidity: 19%
Wind: ENE @ 9 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Friday Night
A mostly clear sky. Low 59F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 0%
Sunrise: 06:42:29 AM
Sunset: 07:45:28 PM
Humidity: 18%
Wind: NE @ 8 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low around 65F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 06:43:23 AM
Sunset: 07:43:57 PM
Humidity: 21%
Wind: SSE @ 10 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Sunday Night
A few clouds from time to time. Low 64F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 06:44:18 AM
Sunset: 07:42:24 PM
Humidity: 28%
Wind: SE @ 10 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Monday Night
A mostly clear sky. Low 64F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 1%
Sunrise: 06:45:12 AM
Sunset: 07:40:51 PM
Humidity: 27%
Wind: E @ 10 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Tuesday Night
A mostly clear sky. Low 64F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.