By Tamera Manzanares Love often is unexpected. Peggy Cisar of Craig certainly didn’t expect to find it in the years following her former husband’s death. Peggy and Al had been happily married for more than three decades. It was hard … Continue reading
The United States is experiencing a multi-state measles outbreak that started in California in December 2014. As of Jan. 28, 2015, there were 51 confirmed cases, including one case in Colorado. The measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in … Continue reading
Volunteer program recruitment Information about new volunteer opportunities at the Northwest Colorado VNA will be available at recruitment events, 4 to 6 p.m., Jan. 22 at Sunset Meadows I in Craig; and 9 to 11 a.m., Jan. 29 at Library … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares January, recognized as Cervical Health Awareness month, is a good time to highlight measures that can be taken to prevent cervical cancer. This year, more than 12,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer and about … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares For more than 50 years, local resident Margrit has played tug-o-war with cigarettes. She’s repeatedly quit smoking, only to be pulled back into the habit while coping with stress. “When life threw me a curve ball, I … Continue reading
By Suzi Mariano Children and teens who have lost a loved one often feel alone and overwhelmed in their grief not realizing there are others who understand and can help them through this difficult process. Feelings of loss can result … Continue reading
Yes, it’s already time for our community to start thinking about health insurance for 2015. Clients can re-enroll or sign up for the first time starting November 15th. The open enrollment period is half the time consumers had last year … Continue reading
Join our FREE lifestyle change class to GET HEALTHY! You’ll learn how to: Eat healthy food and cook healthy meals Lose weight and keep it off Exercise and enjoy it Manage your stress Tuesdays from 12:00pm-1:00pm (starting 10/7) at Craig … Continue reading
Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association’s Community Health Center (CHC) is recognizing National Health Center Week 2014 August 10-16. CHCs all over the United States are nonprofit health care providers with a mission to provide comprehensive primary health care you can … Continue reading
Only about 4% of smokers are able to quit smoking without assistance. If you are ready to quit tobacco, this could be your chance to give it up for good. Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association is now offering community members … Continue reading