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
For many women, having a medical provider that they are comfortable discussing sexual and reproductive health with can be a barrier to receiving comprehensive care. Establishing a trusted medical home with a provider that you can be open with is … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares The statistics are not good. Cases of sexually transmitted infections are surging, and young people are taking the brunt of this troubling trend. Between 2013 and 2017, syphilis cases nearly doubled, gonorrhea increased by more than 60 … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares 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 … 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