Parenting can be hard, and it is even more difficult during times of stress and uncertainty. It’s important for parents and caregivers to take care of themselves and build their resilience to weather difficult times. With the stress of the … Continue reading
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s also a great time to focus on your overall health. If you’ve made an intention to practice self-care and work on your health this year, below is a checklist and some resources … Continue reading
This October we’re celebrating Employee Wellness Month at Northwest Colorado Health! All month long our employees will have a chance to participate in wellness activities that will be available live and recorded. And for every activity that an employee tracks, … Continue reading
We want to express our gratitude to the many individuals and businesses that made our sixth annual Craig Rubber Ducky Race for Hospice on Aug. 8 a huge success. This year’s event was a bit quieter than years past, but … Continue reading
Northwest Colorado Health is proud to welcome Adrienne Idsal, LSW, as the new Director of The Haven Assisted Living Facility in Hayden. Idsal previously served as the Medical Social Worker for Northwest Colorado Health’s Home Health and Hospice program, and … 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 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
Crawling and walking are exciting milestones for babies. This newfound mobility, however, can be challenging for parents tasked with keeping their children safe in the home. Babies and toddlers on the move can push, pull and climb their way into … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Strong relationships and trust between hospice patients and hospice teams yield the most meaningful benefits. Trust takes time, and many people nearing end-of-life are waiting too long to begin hospice care. Although patients with a life expectancy … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Extending kindness is good for our wellbeing, especially when we feel sad or lonely because someone we love is no longer with us. The holidays can exasperate these feelings with traditions and rituals that remind us of … Continue reading