Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

by Colleen Donley | Feb 2, 2023 | News, Community Newsletter, Uncategorized

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy – an Evidence Based Practice combines cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive or “talk” therapy model that helps someone change their focus, increase stress tolerance...

Axis’ New partnership with the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement

by Haley Leonard | Sep 29, 2022 | Community Newsletter, News

Do you have a relative or friend who might be interested in becoming a Medical Assistant and training in primary health care best practices at Axis’ Integrated Clinics in Cortez and Durango? Axis is partnering with the National Institute for Medical Assistant...

Axis expands medication assisted treatment in primary care for opioid use disorder in Cortez, Dove Creek, Durango, and Pagosa Springs

by Haley Leonard | Sep 26, 2022 | Community Newsletter, News

Medication Assisted Treatment now available in primary care For many, struggling with opioid use is common and a growing concern for many community members, medical providers, and people experiencing opioid use disorder. In response to this concern, Axis has expanded...

Peer Specialists making an impact: Meet Sarah Halls-Lucero

by Axis Health System | Sep 23, 2022 | News, Community Newsletter

Sarah Halls-Lucero has a powerful message, “I’m just Sarah, and I’m trying to be the best Sarah I can be.” That’s also how she introduces herself in her work as Peer Recovery Specialist, helping people in their recovery journey and minimizing the chance of relapse. “I...

Preventing Youth Suicide: Youth Suicide Prevention Program expands in Montrose, Delta, Gunnison, Telluride, Ouray, Ridgway, Norwood, and the West End

by Haley Leonard | Sep 20, 2022 | Community Newsletter, News

Preventing Youth Suicide: Youth Suicide Prevention Program expands in Montrose, Delta, Gunnison, Telluride, Ouray, Ridgway, Norwood, and the West End By Paul Reich, Community Liaison, Axis Health System Before the COVID-19 pandemic, youth suicides in Colorado and the...

Pagosa Springs clinic now offers dental care

by Axis Health System | Sep 18, 2022 | Featured Articles, Community Newsletter, News

Pictured above: Dr. Katie Baron, DDS, prepares to meet with the first dental patients at Archuleta Integrated Healthcare on Sept. 29, 2021.  Pagosa Springs residents can now receive dental care at Archuleta Integrated Healthcare (AIH), an Axis Health System clinic. A...