Health & Wellness

Bob Downs, a physician assistant from Lake City, Colorado, returned last month from his fifth medical mission to Ukraine. Downs has been volunteering in the war-torn country through the organization Global Care Force.

Gen Zers are increasingly worried about a warming world. Sarah Newman and Leslie Davenport, who presented at Aspen Ideas Festival over the weekend, are providing resources to help navigate those emotions.

Inside temps can soar in minutes. Today’s KSJD Outdoor Report reminds listeners never to leave kids, pets, or vulnerable people in parked cars. Safety first!

The Colorado Senior Games were held June 6–8, 2025, in Colorado Springs. Athletes age 50 and older competed in events including track and field, pickleball and bowling.

This week’s Water Wednesday Outdoor Report highlights the latest local water levels at McPhee Reservoir and the Dolores River—and shares findings from a major new study. Researchers found that when heatwaves and drought overlap, the risk of death for people with respiratory conditions like COPD increases significantly. Learn how drought compounds heat-related health threats and why future climate alerts may need to adapt.Listen now and stay safe, Four Corners.