By Tamera Manzanares Guys: If you make it to 100, you will be surrounded by women. At that age, women outnumber men 8 to 1. That’s not good news. Most men don’t expect to be centenarians, but they probably hope … Continue reading
It shouldn’t take a heart attack or lung cancer to shock a person into recognizing the reality of tobacco use. Unfortunately, tobacco industry tactics continue to undermine anti-tobacco efforts, creating new tobacco users who struggle with nicotine addiction while putting … Continue reading
Adolescence is marked by big steps and changes. While most changes are exciting, some, such as the transition into college, can increase teens’ risk for meningitis, a very dangerous illness. World Meningitis Day on April 24 builds awareness around this … Continue reading
Parents agree that feeding and sleep schedules are important to help keep their children healthy. The same goes for childhood immunizations. Vaccinating children on time is the best way to protect them against 14 serious and potentially deadly diseases before … Continue reading
by Janice Poirot, RN A 1998 study suggested the measles/mumps/rubella vaccine might cause autism. Although the study was found to be fraudulent, the public became very concerned with vaccine ingredients. All vaccines contain antigens, which are the active ingredients that … Continue reading
I would like to take this opportunity to thank every person who participated in the annual daffodil fundraiser for the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association’s Hospice and Palliative Care program. 50 volunteers logged a total of 132 hours for this … Continue reading
Being pregnant and then bringing home a baby for the first time can be one of the most wonderful – and scary – experiences in a woman’s life. Becoming a new mom can be particularly overwhelming for young women facing … Continue reading
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month! If everyone aged 50 years old or older were screened regularly, as many as 60% of deaths from colon cancer could be avoided (according to the CDC). You have the power to stop colon … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares It’s easy to talk to Leah Hemeyer and Ashley Prescott. They are friendly, compassionate and understand complex factors that can make a person feel hopeless about their life. They also know about resources that help people struggling … Continue reading
Help is available for quitting tobacco February is National Cancer Prevention and American Heart month. One of the best things a person can do to prevent cancer and heart disease is quit tobacco. Cigarette smoking is linked to multiple types … Continue reading