Thank you to everyone in our community who supported Hospice Daffodils. Your generosity allows wonderful patients, like Judith, to spend their end of life in the company of loved ones and in the comfort of home. Judith’s daughter, Suzy, recently … Continue reading
If you worry that you or someone you love will get heart disease or even have a heart attack, it’s understandable. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the … Continue reading
For many women, having a medical provider that they are comfortable discussing sexual and reproductive health with can be a barrier to receiving comprehensive care. Establishing a trusted medical home with a provider that you can be open with is … Continue reading
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But for those who have lost a loved one, it can also be a time of sadness, stress and loneliness. Know that you are not alone and that there are others in … Continue reading
Home Health and Hospice caregivers make a remarkable difference for the patients, families and communities they serve. Here in the Yampa Valley, we are fortunate to have had Home Health services available since 1964 when Routt and Moffat county … Continue reading
The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program is free for first-time moms who financially qualify, providing regular home visits from specially trained nurses during pregnancy and through a child’s second birthday. Since its inception in 1999, over 26,000 women have enrolled in … 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
Breastfeeding is a natural process that benefits babies and moms, but it doesn’t always come easy. Learning breastfeeding skills while coping with exhaustion and the ups and downs of being a new mom can be overwhelming and frustrating. Sometimes, a … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Ruth Rose Hutton was a fighter. As she aged, multiple falls compromised her independence, but her spirit endured. She always seemed to recover, surprising her doctors and family, who were grateful to have her in their lives … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares National HIV Testing Day on June 27 encourages people to get tested, know their HIV status and take steps to prevent or treat the virus. This message is more powerful than ever thanks to medications used to … Continue reading