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 National HIV Testing Day on June 27 encourages people to get tested, know their HIV status and take steps to prevent or treat the virus. This message is more powerful than ever thanks to medications used to … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Community connections can make us feel happy, accepted and less lonely. Sometimes, connections turn into friendships that fill a void left by those we have lost. This is the case for Anita Reynolds a lifelong Craig resident … 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 Good nutrition, a step stone to a healthy life, starts early. To establish a healthy diet during pregnancy and early childhood, families need access to nutritious foods as well education and support to help them overcome barriers … 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
By Tamera Manzanares Almost half of Americans have never heard of sepsis, and many people who have heard of the condition think it’s rare. The reality is much different. Sepsis causes at least 250,000 deaths in the U.S. each year, … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Breastfeeding is a natural process that benefits babies and moms, but it doesn’t always come easy. Learning breastfeeding skills while coping with exhaustion and the ups and downs of being a new mom can be overwhelming and … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares The patient made his way down the hallway with labored breaths and heavy steps. Suzanne Holm knew he was struggling before he even walked through the exam room door. The 62-year-old man weighed nearly 400 pounds and … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares An open door and a smile. These simple gestures represent a big success for Kim Maneotis and Jessica Smith, parent support providers with SafeCare Colorado. SafeCare, a program of Northwest Colorado Health, connects parent support providers with … Continue reading