By Tamera Manzanares A patient makes an appointment with his healthcare provider for a physical exam. During the visit, he mentions he’s been having tooth pain. It’s making it hard to eat and sleep, but he’s put off going to … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Some of the best gifts don’t gleam from shop windows, catalogs and websites. Taking an active role in our own health – making good lifestyle choices and taking steps to prevent illness or injury – is one … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares If and when to become pregnant is one of the most important decisions a woman or couple will make. But becoming pregnant is not always a conscious decision. About 45 percent of pregnancies in the U.S. are … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares January, recognized as Cervical Health Awareness month, is a good time to highlight measures that can be taken to prevent cervical cancer. Over the last 30 year, cervical cancer deaths have decreased 50 percent, largely due to … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares A patient goes to the doctor and is diagnosed with diabetes. She is overwhelmed by physical symptoms and disheartened by fear, worry and sadness. The prospect of making life adjustments to manage her disease seems insurmountable. Another … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares It’s a rare day that we don’t think about our health, our family’s health or the wellbeing of others around us. Maybe you worry about diabetes, cancer or mental health or are concerned about how the economy, … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares You’ve heard it, and you probably know it. Mammograms save lives. But what if you don’t have insurance – or enough insurance – to pay for breast screenings? The Women’s Wellness Connection helps ensure women who are … Continue reading
Motherhood can be joyful, demanding and – especially for new moms – challenging. Having help and support is critical, but it’s not always easy to find. Living in isolated, rural areas, being far from family and/or having financial difficulties can … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares January, recognized as Cervical Health Awareness month, is a good time to highlight measures that can be taken to prevent cervical cancer. This year, more than 12,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer and about … Continue reading
Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association’s Community Health Center (CHC) is recognizing National Health Center Week 2014 August 10-16. CHCs all over the United States are nonprofit health care providers with a mission to provide comprehensive primary health care you can … Continue reading