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Our family was personally affected by meningitis

November 1, 2011

“Mom, I think I’m going to die.”  Words no mother should ever have to hear.  But my 10-year-old son Tyler said, just that as he fought for his life in June 2008 battling meningococcal meningitis, a rare, but serious illness … Continue reading →

Posted in Prevention and Screenings, Public Health

New Dissolvable Tobacco Products Target Kids

October 11, 2011

The tobacco industry is shifting its’ product development away from cigarettes and focusing on new dissolvable products that are being “test-marketed” in the states of Colorado and North Carolina.  They are currently being sold in Steamboat Springs.  Because there has … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Health, Uncategorized

Take an active role in your health -New Class Offered

September 28, 2011

Tamera Manzanares Community Outreach Specialist Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association There is no shortage of debate about healthcare in the U.S., but one thing is for certain, taking a more active role in our own health can help many of … Continue reading →

Posted in Prevention and Screenings, Public Health

Rocky Ford cantaloupe linked to Listeria outbreak

September 13, 2011

According to a press release from the Colorado Department of Health and Environment dated September 12, 2011 DENVER – Today, Dr. Chris Urbina, chief medical officer and executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, said, “People … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Health

What are Bed Bugs and where do they come from?

September 6, 2011

What are Bed Bugs? Bed bugs are parasites that feed on humans Where do they come from? Bed bugs are bought into home on infested furniture or in luggage and personal belongings after staying in infested lodgings.   Bed Bug … Continue reading →

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