Do you eat least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day? A diet rich in fruits and vegetables provides vitamins and minerals, which are important for supporting growth and development, and for optimal immune function in children. Not quite … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares The many reasons to quit tobacco can be summed up in one word — freedom. A person no longer addicted to nicotine is free from constant urges to smoke or chew and from coughing, hoarseness and shortness … Continue reading
For nearly 50 years, Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association (NWCOVNA) has been Inspiring Healthier Lives in our community. We provide essential health and wellness services for all residents regardless of income or insurance status. Thanks to your support, we are … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Holiday activity and expenses can distract us from one of the best gifts we can give to ourselves and loved ones: The gift of health. The Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association (NWCOVNA) provides individuals and families low … Continue reading
You wanted the best, you got the best. Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association’s Community Health Center, which opened in 2008, has some of the best outcomes in the State of Colorado in comparison to the State and National Average for … Continue reading
Hospice isn’t a place. It’s a type of care that focuses on living…living as fully as possible, up until the end of life. Hospice brings comfort, love, and respect to the patients and families we care for. Considered to be … Continue reading
Susan Marshall spent 30 years in various management positions within the aerospace, consulting, banking, and telecommunications industries. When Susan retired, she was senior vice president of Advanced Broadband Services where she was responsible for developing new high-speed products and platforms … Continue reading
Flu and pertussis vaccines recommended By Tamera Manzanares, Community Outreach Specialist for NWCOVNA Every flu season there is a lot of talk about the importance of getting immunized to protect ourselves and others vulnerable to getting very sick from … Continue reading
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial disease. It leads to severe coughing that causes children to make a distinctive whooping sound as they gasp for breath (Click here to hear an example of the cough). In some … Continue reading
The only constant in life is change. We see change through the lives of our clients and their experiences. At NWCOVNA, our goal is to inspire healthier lives by providing education, support and resources that help people make positive changes … Continue reading