In the spring of 2018, one of our partnering physicians, Dr. Nicole Pinkerton, participated in a medical outreach trip to Guatemala. Dr. Pinkerton is a gynecologist at Specialists in Women's Care and operates at Animas Surgical Hospital. The following article is her own first-hand account of the trip. Guatemala is hard to describe in a few words. There is poverty, crime and corruption. ... Read More ->
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Wildfire Smoke & Your Health
As the 416 and Burro Fires continue to burn, Durango and surrounding areas have been covered in a thick layer of smoke. Wildfire smoke is a complex mix of gases and fine particles produced when wood and other organic materials burn. These microscopic particles can penetrate deep into your lungs. They can cause a range of health problems, from burning eyes and a runny nose to aggravated chronic ... Read More ->
Free Health Lecture: Hand and Wrist Injuries
Learn how to prevent and treat hand and wrist injuries with a free seminar in July. Wednesday, July 25 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Durango Recreation Center 2700 Main Ave. Durango, CO 81301 Topics discussed will include carpal tunnel syndrome, complex nerve and tendon injuries and arthritis, as well as their surgical and non-surgical treatments. Those with hand or wrist pain are encouraged to ... Read More ->
Animas Surgical Hospital redesigns website
Animas Surgical Hospital recently redesigned their practice website to include more ways for patients to interact with our office. The website offers a patient portal, online bill pay and online appointment requests. We will be blogging about the latest information regarding research and advancements in surgery. The blog will also be used as a forum to share news about Animas Surgical Hospital ... Read More ->
Tips to Prevent Common Winter Injuries
Winter is finally here in Durango, and more people are hitting the slopes. Don’t let a fun day turn into a trip to urgent care or an emergency room. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 246,000 people each year are treated at hospitals, doctors’ offices, and emergency rooms for issues related to winter sports. The most common injuries are sprints, strains, ... Read More ->