Thank you to all residents, businesses and volunteers who participated in our 2018 Hospice Daffodils fundraiser. This is the first year we held this fundraiser in Grand County, and we couldn’t be happier with its success. It is a testament … Continue reading
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2018 Hospice Daffodils fundraiser. It’s heartwarming to see daffodils in businesses, schools and homes throughout Moffat and Routt counties. It is a testament to residents’ kindness and compassion and the tremendous community … 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 Most people who have experienced hospice will tell you, it takes a special person to be a hospice nurse. Rebecca Aither, a hospice nurse in Grand County, does not feel so much special as she does fortunate. … 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
Northwest Colorado Health’s Board of Directors announced today that Stephanie Einfeld will be the agency’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Einfeld has been with Northwest Colorado Health since 2013, when she started as Revenue Cycle Manager. In 2014, she joined … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares We’ve all probably heard that eating better, exercising and making other lifestyle changes can reduce our risk of health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Knowing how to achieve these goals can be another matter. … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares The boy was 13 and had never been to the dentist or brushed his teeth. When he came to see dental hygienist Micki Stafko-Douglass, he had severe gingivitis. She cleaned his teeth and gums and taught him … Continue reading
Our staff at The Haven Assisted Living Facility remind us to think of elders in our families and communities who may be feeling lonely this holiday season. Spend time with a loved one. Look at family photos, watch holiday movies, … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Every week, Jo Anne Grace volunteers at LiftUp Routt County food bank. It makes her feel good to give back but also helps her remember her mother who, driven by a passion to help those less fortunate, … Continue reading