by Karla Sluis | Dec 31, 2020 | Community Newsletter, News
Dear Community Members, While 2020 may not have been the year any of us were looking for, it is now history and we are looking ahead to 2021. There were many lessons learned, hardships endured and experiences that have, and will continue to, shape us. The COVID-19...
by Karla Sluis | Dec 30, 2020 | Community Newsletter, News
Justine Smith is an Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner at Cortez Integrated Healthcare. She has six years’ experience as a nurse practitioner, with special interest in adult and geriatric patients. “Healthiness is best achieved with the proactive pursuit of care,”...
by Karla Sluis | Dec 30, 2020 | Community Newsletter, Featured Articles, News
A new population-based screening technology allows Axis Health System patients to be screened faster and more efficiently for mental health concerns. Computer Adaptive Testing for Mental Health (CAT-MH) uses a sophisticated model similar to artificial intelligence to...
by Karla Sluis | Dec 30, 2020 | Community Newsletter, Featured Articles, News
The 2020 Annual Report for Axis Health System is packed with information that demonstrates our commitment to Southwest Colorado communities. Take a look at our financial overview and demographics of the 10,569 patients we serve. Find out about Heart of Axis award...
by Karla Sluis | Dec 30, 2020 | Community Newsletter, Featured Articles, News, Press Releases
As of Jan. 1, 2021, Axis Health System (AHS) is now offering a Sexual Health & Family Planning Program in Archuleta and La Plata counties. The program will ensure that every person – regardless of where they live, how much money they make, their background, or...
by Karla Sluis | Dec 14, 2020 | News
The pandemic has inspired many acts of generosity and kindness, including a teenager who took action to support other young adults at Cortez Integrated Healthcare. Daphne Schiedel lives in Cortez with her mom, Tasha Schiedel, and attends the online school Connections...
