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By Dr. Allison Peddle Dr. Peddle is a Family Physician and Board-Certified Geriatrician. Older adults are at greater risk of falling. Anyone who has fallen before, has weak leg muscles, or has problems with walking or balance also has a higher risk.

Valley-Wide Health Systems’ Chief Medical Officer Emelin Martinez, FNP, and Director of Nurse Family Partnership Greta Roberts have been named 2019 Nightingale Luminaries.

As part of National Heart Health Month, we have prepared a Heart Healthy grocery list for all of our communities. Many of these items are cost-friendly as well. Enjoy!

As part of National Heart Month, Valley-Wide is focusing on education around keeping your heart healthy. Our Chief Dental Officer, Stacey Robben, shares some tips on how good oral health habits can help prevent heart disease.

By Dr. Rita Estep February is American Heart Month and throughout the month, Valley-Wide Health Systems will be sharing tips on keeping your heart healthy. In the post below, Dr. Rita Estep, a pediatrician with Valley-Wide Cañon City, discusses ways to keep children’s hearts healthy.

February is National American Heart Month, and throughout the month Valley-Wide Health Systems will be sharing different bits of information on heart health and what you can do to keep yours healthy!

Behavioral Health services are expanding across Valley-Wide Health Systems as part of our commitment to providing an integrated model of healthcare delivery. However, you may wonder what “behavioral health” entails. We created some graphics to help answer your questions.

Due to the inclement weather across the Arkansas Valley, all Valley-Wide Health Systems clinics will be closed Tuesday, January 22, 2019. We will continue to post updates on our website and Facebook page.

The Board of Directors of Valley-Wide Health Systems has selected Jania Arnoldi as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. The appointment culminates an extensive, nationwide search for the organization’s newest leader. Arnoldi will begin February 25, 2019.

As part of Thyroid Awareness Month, Valley-Wide Health Systems will be sharing different pieces of information around Thyroid Health and conditions associated with your thyroid.

Throughout the month of December, Valley-Wide Health Systems will be sharing information regarding Winter Wellness and how to stay physically and emotionally healthy during the Winter Season, as well as tips for keeping your teeth healthy.