By Tamera Manzanares Bonnie Espinoza has worked with youth nearly her entire life. In Steamboat Springs, she was program director at the Boys and Girls Club and worked as a school health aide. Prior to that, she was as a … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares National Nutrition Month, a recognition created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, highlights the importance of making informed food choices for our health. Nutrition education and support, essential to the development of good eating habits, is … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares We’ve all probably heard that eating better, exercising and making other lifestyle changes can reduce our risk of health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Knowing how to achieve these goals can be another matter. … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares The boy was 13 and had never been to the dentist or brushed his teeth. When he came to see dental hygienist Micki Stafko-Douglass, he had severe gingivitis. She cleaned his teeth and gums and taught him … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Raising children is a constant education process. Parents must continually adjust and expand their parenting skills to keep children safe and healthy as they grow. This can be challenging for anyone, but some families may also face … 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
By Tamera Manzanares Finding health insurance can be confusing and complex, but you don’t have to tackle it alone. Free, in person assistance is available to help you explore your options and find the right plan. The insurance marketplace, where … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares It can start with a sore throat, headache or runny nose. When the body aches take hold, you know you’re in trouble. The seasonal flu vaccine is a person’s first line of defense against an illness that … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares When it comes to living well and living long, statistics are not in men’s favor. On average, men die about five years sooner than women and have higher death rates for most leading causes of death including … Continue reading