By Suzi Mariano Whatever you call it —-chew, dip, snuff, spit, plug, wad, pinch and quid— is not a safe alternative to cigarettes. The tobacco industry markets the product ‘smokeless tobacco’ as safer than cigarettes because you are not lighting … Continue reading
By Suzi Mariano Approximately 12,000 American women will learn they have cervical cancer this year, and about 4,000 will die from an advanced form of the disease. January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and it is critical to know about … Continue reading
By Erin Gleason It is crunch time for community members looking for insurance coverage through Connect for Health Colorado beginning January 1, 2014. As many of us are finding out, navigating the requirements and application process for financial assistance can … Continue reading
Children and teens who have had a loved one die often feel alone in their grief, like nobody understands what they’re going through. Experiencing a death can be overwhelming for anyone, but it is especially difficult for those so young. … Continue reading
Why wait until a health crisis arises or a terminal diagnosis is received to make your wishes known? Have you started thinking about and talking about how you want the end of your life to be? As hospice providers, we … Continue reading
You’ve heard before, but it is so easy to forget. Get your flu shot! This time of year, you can’t avoid the messages. Street banners, print and radio advertisements, flyers, Facebook and Twitter posts. It’s everywhere. Why all of the … Continue reading
One in 3 children in the United States is overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. The good … Continue reading
Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association’s Community Health Center (CHC) is recognizing National Health Center Week 2013 August 5-11. Community Health Centers all over the United States are nonprofit providers with a mission to provide comprehensive primary health care in a … Continue reading
Are you pregnant with your first baby? Do you have a friend or family member who is pregnant with her first? Being pregnant with your first baby is a time of joy, and an exciting time. However, it is also … Continue reading
It’s a hot, dry July afternoon. You are enjoying peace and quiet at your rural home, when you notice a large plume of smoke coming from a nearby ridge. You’re concerned, but you don’t see flames and haven’t received notice … Continue reading