Animas Surgical Hospital's Emergency Department Director, Dr. John (Jay) Mathers co-organized the 2018 Mountain Medicine Symposium in Silverton, CO. The event brings world leaders in avalanche recovery and medical rescuers to the region. Dr. Mathers shares his experience and how his background in mountain medicine and rescue have made him a stronger ER physician. Special thank you to the ... Read More ->
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Medical Outreach in Guatemala: A Surgeon’s Firsthand Account
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 ->
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 ->