When it comes to keeping your teeth healthy, prevention is key. Dental visits should not only be for emergencies. Focusing on good oral hygiene means you will have fewer dental emergencies, less costly dental procedures, and ultimately it helps you … 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
When you’re young, and even when you’re older, conversations about sexual health can be difficult. But for adolescents and teens, especially, there is a lot at stake. The repercussions of unplanned pregnancy, a sexually transmitted infection or unhealthy relationship can … Continue reading
The statistics are not good. Cases of sexually transmitted infections are surging, and young people are taking the brunt of this troubling trend. In 2018, twenty percent of the U.S. population – approximately one in five people – had an … Continue reading
Good oral health is important at any age, but especially for children. Developing good habits early in life and receiving preventative care will significantly improve their oral health into adulthood. “Dental care for children has come a long way over … Continue reading
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s also a great time to focus on your overall health. If you’ve made an intention to practice self-care and work on your health this year, below is a checklist and some resources … 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
One in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime, which is why regular screenings are so important. Northwest Colorado Health helps ensure women who are 40 and older receive regular breast cancer screenings to catch any … Continue reading
The COVID-19 pandemic is a reminder of the lifesaving power of vaccines. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, an estimated 70% to 80% of children are not seeing their pediatric providers right now. This means that many, many children … 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