Axis Health System

08/14/2026

Your primary care provider is more than someone you see when you're sick. They help you stay on top of screenings, manage ongoing health conditions, and catch potential concerns early, when treatment is often simpler and more effective.

Regular checkups can help you stay ahead of problems, so they do not start managing you.

Many preventive services and annual wellness visits are covered by Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance plans. If it has been a while since your last wellness visit, now is a great time to reconnect with your health.

Schedule your wellness checkup at an Axis integrated healthcare clinic near you:

08/11/2026

📚 A new school year is here!

A well-child visit with an Axis primary care provider can help make sure your child is healthy, growing as expected, and ready for everything the year ahead brings. From physicals and immunizations to questions about sleep, nutrition, and development, our primary care providers are here to help.

✅ Contact an Axis integrated healthcare clinic near you to schedule a well-child visit today. https://www.axishealthsystem.org/treatment-services/integrated-primary-care/

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Axis Health System offers integrated primary care throughout Colorado. View our specific medical services here and find a location near you.

08/04/2026

Axis Health System is now offering Walk-In Psychiatry at the Regional Crisis Center in Durango. Individuals can receive a psychiatric evaluation, medication support when appropriate, and help connecting to ongoing care, all without an appointment.

"People often know they need help, but don't know where to start or can't wait weeks for an appointment. Walk-In Psychiatry helps connect people with care when they need it."
– Molly Rodriguez, LPC, Director of Residential and Crisis Services

Walk-In Psychiatry
Monday–Friday | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Axis Health System Regional Crisis Center – Durango
1125 Three Springs Blvd.
Durango, CO 81301

For more information about Walk-In Psychiatry or other behavioral health services, visit our website https://bit.ly/4yXm0Ah or call 970-247-5245.

DURANGO, Colo. — Axis Health System's Regional Crisis Center in Durango will transition to a Walk-In Crisis Center (WICC) on July 1, 2026. The new model will provide immediate access to behavioral health crisis care across southwest Colorado, reflecting both the State of Colorado’s evolving beha...

07/30/2026

Change isn’t always easy. If you’re navigating grief, relationship challenges, or need some extra support, you can contact us to meet an Axis therapist or counselor and learn more about how outpatient behavioral health can provide meaningful care and guidance.

📍 Find an Axis location near you. https://bit.ly/4iYeHQY
☎️ Call the 24/7 Axis Care Line 970-247-5245 for information anytime

07/28/2026

Did you know your teeth and oral health are directly connected to your overall physical and mental well-being?

The Axis dentists and dental care teams help patients prevent and treat dental concerns that can affect daily life, from tooth pain and gum disease to the stress that can come with not being able to get care when you need it.

Because Axis provides integrated care, our dental teams can work alongside your medical and behavioral health care teams when that support is helpful. It’s one more way we help care for the whole person. Find an Axis dentist in Southwest Colorado.
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07/25/2026

We're looking for a Pharmacy Manager who believes healthcare access matters and enjoys leading teams, solving problems, and building innovative services. Being a part of the Axis pharmacy leadership team means more than managing operations.

You'll help:
✓ Lead pharmacy teams
✓ Improve healthcare access across Southwest Colorado
✓ Collaborate with primary care and behavioral health providers
✓ Support innovative pharmacy programs
✓ Shape the future of integrated healthcare
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Why Southwest Colorado?
✔ Mountains and trails close-by
✔ Outdoor recreation in a mild, four-season climate
✔ Vibrant and welcoming community
✔ Meaningful work with regional impact for access to rural healthcare
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We're Looking For Someone Who:
✓ Values collaboration
✓ Wants to make a difference in healthcare access
✓ Is excited to help build innovative pharmacy services

If that sounds like you, we'd love you connect with us. Learn more about this position on our website: https://bit.ly/4yDuOuR

Know someone who would thrive in this role? Tag them.

Axis Health System will make a meaningful difference by providing exceptional care focusing on the whole person.Axis Health System will make a meaningful difference by providing exceptional care focusing on the whole person.

07/24/2026

Mental well-being is part of your overall health. It affects how you manage stress, keep up with daily responsibilities, make decisions, maintain relationships, and know when to ask for support. We understand it's hard to ask for help, and we're here when you are ready.

Axis counselors and therapists provide care that supports mental health before concerns become a crisis. Our teams can help with anxiety and depression, stress and life transitions, grief and loss, and other challenges that can affect daily life. When you need some extra support, give us a call anytime, 24/7, or contact a location near you.

📍 Find an Axis location near you. https://bit.ly/4iYeHQY
☎️ Call 970-247-5245 to learn more about scheduling an appointment with an Axis counselor.

07/23/2026

Did you know Axis has a Sliding Fee Discount Program that adjusts the cost of care based on your household income and family size.

Whether you're uninsured, underinsured, or just going through a tough season financially, we can work with you to make sure cost is never the reason you don't get care. Mental health. Primary care. Dental. Pharmacy. All covered under the same Sliding Fee Discount Program.

If you have questions about eligibility or how it works, just call us. We'll walk you through it, no pressure, no judgment. Information and the application is available on our website.
https://www.axishealthsystem.org/sliding-fee-discount-program/

Learn how our sliding fee discount program can help with health and medical costs for you and your family. Discounts are based on income and household size.

07/16/2026

Changes are coming to Colorado’s Medicaid program, and we want to help you stay informed along the way.

Not everyone will be affected in the same way – but now is a good time to make sure you’re ready for important updates.

Swipe through to learn:
✔ how to update your contact information
✔ what communications to watch for
✔ how to avoid gaps in your coverage

The most important thing you can do right now is stay connected and act quickly if you receive an official notice about your health coverage.

For the latest updates and guidance visit: https://bit.ly/4wRXI97

We know these changes may feel confusing or stressful. We will continue sharing updates and resources to help people prepare.

06/27/2026

✨Our Shining Star: Josh Shumway, PharmD ✨

Today, we’re celebrating our Pharmacy Director, Josh Shumway. Josh leads with calm, steady compassion — the kind of presence that helps patients feel seen and helps coworkers feel supported, even on the busiest days.

He brings together medical and behavioral health teams, communicates clearly, and treats every interaction as a chance to build trust. Josh doesn’t just focus on prescriptions; he focuses on people, making sure they get safe, timely care and the extra support that can make all the difference.

Josh, we thank you for living the Axis values, for showing up for our communities across southwest Colorado, and for being a shining star on our team.❣️💫

Get to know Josh Shumway, PharmD, and his expertise in pharmaceutical care at Axis Health. Find personalized medication solutions for your health.