The holidays are upon us again. Holiday traditions can be wonderful and complex. They can provide a sense of stability in our ever-changing world, especially for children. However, they can also compound stress and exacerbate grief. The grief response is … Continue reading
Just as 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
The holiday gift giving season is over but as we head into a New Year, there are steps you can take to give yourself the gift of health in 2023 and stick to your New Year’s resolutions. Taking an active … 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 August, we celebrate National Community Health Center (CHC) Week. This is a time to celebrate and raise awareness of the important work of Federally-Qualified Health Centers, like ours, across the country in ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality, … Continue reading
2020 has been a hard year in many ways. It may be even more difficult as we move through the holiday season. The loss of holiday traditions and the reality that families will not be able to gather may leave … Continue reading
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) combines medication with behavioral health care to provide a comprehensive, individually tailored, and holistic approach to substance use disorder (SUD). While MAT has proven to be an effective way to treat those with addiction to alcohol, heroin, … Continue reading
Dear Patients of Northwest Colorado Health, We are dedicated to providing high quality, affordable care for anyone who needs it in Northwest Colorado. In light of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, we want you to know we are here for you. Effective … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Good oral hygiene habits and regular visits to a dental provider are vital to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. But there is another prevention tool that we may not typically associate with dental care that can dramatically … Continue reading