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
Adolescence is marked by big steps and changes. While most changes are exciting, some, such as the transition into college, can increase teens’ risk for meningitis, a very dangerous illness. World Meningitis Day on April 24 builds awareness around this … Continue reading
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 against 14 serious and potentially deadly diseases before … Continue reading
by Janice Poirot, RN A 1998 study suggested the measles/mumps/rubella vaccine might cause autism. Although the study was found to be fraudulent, the public became very concerned with vaccine ingredients. All vaccines contain antigens, which are the active ingredients that … Continue reading
Being pregnant and then bringing home a baby for the first time can be one of the most wonderful – and scary – experiences in a woman’s life. Becoming a new mom can be particularly overwhelming for young women facing … 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
Help is available for quitting tobacco February is National Cancer Prevention and American Heart month. One of the best things a person can do to prevent cancer and heart disease is quit tobacco. Cigarette smoking is linked to multiple types … Continue reading
Do you eat least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day? A diet rich in fruits and vegetables provides vitamins and minerals, which are important for supporting growth and development, and for optimal immune function in children. Not quite … 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