There is so much family fun to be had over the next few months, but remember these tips to help keep your kids safe this summer too. Water safety: Always supervise children around water. Drowning is the leading cause of … Continue reading
Just like preventative maintenance is important for our vehicles, bikes and skis – regular check-ups and age-appropriate prevention screenings are key to staying healthy, preventing disease and avoiding costly health complications later in life. Research has shown that men die … Continue reading
Every May, we celebrate Women’s Health Month to encourage women and girls to make their health a priority. Establishing a trusted medical home with a provider that you can be open with is vital to not only preventing health issues, … Continue reading
Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce, and more. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they choose … Continue reading
Applying for health insurance benefits can be stressful. Northwest Colorado Health offers support for enrollment in Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program) and Children’s Health Plan Plus (CHP+). If these are new options for you or your family, or if … Continue reading
Spring is here! Hospice Daffodils marked the first day of spring and it’s been so wonderful to see the beautiful yellow flowers in your homes, offices, schools, restaurants, organizations and businesses all around Routt and Moffat County. This display shows … Continue reading
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit families hard, and many parents and caregivers are feeling more parenting stress than ever. Families continue to struggle with the impacts of the pandemic on their family’s health, financial situation, education, and emotional well-being. Fortunately, … Continue reading
At one time, cervical cancer was the leading cause of cancer death in women. Now it is one of the most preventable and, if found early, successfully treated cancers. Cervical cancer deaths in the U.S. have declined more than 50 … Continue reading
The holidays are upon us again. As we all know and experienced, 2020 was unlike any year and traditions we had for decades were likely altered. Getting back to holiday traditions this 2021 holiday season may not be attainable as … Continue reading
According to Audrey Enever, illness or injury can happen to anyone, but you never expect it to happen to you. For Audrey, she never could have predicted she would have a stroke. Audrey already had a long relationship with Northwest … Continue reading