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 Summer monsoons are providing some relief, but Smokey Bear has not changed his mind; fire danger across Routt County remains very high. While local, state and federal agencies monitor wildfire risk and bolster emergency response and notification … Continue reading
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 It can be difficult to talk about life’s uncertainties, especially those involving end-of-life. Honest conversations and planning, however, can give us peace of mind and empower our loved ones to make difficult choices even in the most … 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 Daffodils are a sure sign of spring. For many people in the Yampa Valley, they also are symbols of hospice, and the love, comfort and connections made possible by end-of-life care. The annual Hospice Daffodils fundraiser … Continue reading
Another successful Rubber Ducky Race is in the books! We’re grateful to the Craig community for supporting this event, held Aug. 26 as a fundraiser for our Hospice program. It’s a joy every year to see families and residents follow … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares From driving through snow storms to perusing Facebook for a free refrigerator, Mary Dean Stevenson has learned that caring for someone often extends beyond the expected. A home health nurse for more than five years, she has … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares When you’re young, and even when you’re older, conversations about sexual health can be difficult. But for adolescents and teens, especially, there is a lot at stake. The repercussions of unplanned pregnancy, a sexually transmitted infection or … Continue reading
From spending time with Hospice patients to landscaping at the Rollingstone Respite House, our volunteers do so much. We are thankful for your kindness and compassion and the many hours you devote to our Hospice patients and families. You dedicate … Continue reading