By Diana Hornung, MD Vaccines have dramatically changed the landscape of childhood infectious diseases. Rabies, polio, tetanus, yellow fever, diphtheria, and other vaccine-preventable diseases are now rarely seen in the U. S. In the past, these infectious diseases have caused … Continue reading
By Patty Hanley, RN and Charity Neal, RN Parents agree that feeding and sleep schedules are important to help keep their children healthy. The same goes for childhood immunizations. Vaccinating children on time is the best way to protect them … Continue reading
By Suzi Mariano Approximately 12,000 American women will learn they have cervical cancer this year, and about 4,000 will die from an advanced form of the disease. January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and it is critical to know about … Continue reading
Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association’s Community Health Center (CHC) is recognizing National Health Center Week 2013 August 5-11. Community Health Centers all over the United States are nonprofit providers with a mission to provide comprehensive primary health care in a … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Guys: If you make it to 100, you will be surrounded by women. At that age, women outnumber men 8 to 1. That’s not good news. Most men don’t expect to be centenarians, but they probably hope … Continue reading
It shouldn’t take a heart attack or lung cancer to shock a person into recognizing the reality of tobacco use. Unfortunately, tobacco industry tactics continue to undermine anti-tobacco efforts, creating new tobacco users who struggle with nicotine addiction while putting … Continue reading
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month! If everyone aged 50 years old or older were screened regularly, as many as 60% of deaths from colon cancer could be avoided (according to the CDC). You have the power to stop colon … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares It’s easy to talk to Leah Hemeyer and Ashley Prescott. They are friendly, compassionate and understand complex factors that can make a person feel hopeless about their life. They also know about resources that help people struggling … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares The many reasons to quit tobacco can be summed up in one word — freedom. A person no longer addicted to nicotine is free from constant urges to smoke or chew and from coughing, hoarseness and shortness … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Holiday activity and expenses can distract us from one of the best gifts we can give to ourselves and loved ones: The gift of health. The Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association (NWCOVNA) provides individuals and families low … Continue reading