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September 20-24 is Fall Prevention Awareness Week. Every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury. Many falls

COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy by Evan Cornish, Medical Student & Dr. Patrick Smith With the coronavirus pandemic still raging, many people ask themselves what they

by: Janine Pearce-Vasquez, LPC International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31, 2021, which celebrates its 20th anniversary of raising awareness for drug overdoses and reducing

Breastfeeding and Nutrition August is National Breastfeeding Month, so we’d like to share information about breastfeeding and good nutrition. The good news is, breastfeeding nutrition

Recently, Center Dental Clinic received and installed a new bariatric bench for their patients’ use. This multi-functional dental chair will make dental exams more comfortable

Did you know that Valley-Wide can help you access WIC services if you qualify? WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and

Valley-Wide Health Systems has two Convenient Care locations – in Alamosa and in La Junta. These locations are unique among our other clinics – they

Summer is filled with gorgeous weather, meaning there are many opportunities for barbecues, picnics, potlucks, and pool parties. Along with these occasions, comes delicious food.

You probably already know that hydration is important, and that it becomes even more important when the temperatures soar and the sun beats down. But,

Many communities celebrate Independence Day with barbecues, parades and of course, fireworks. But unfortunately each year thousands of people are injured due to unsafe handling

Summer is here! The days are long, the weather is gorgeous and you’re probably itching to get to all your favorite summer activities. That’s great!

In the West, women tend to outnumber men in yoga classes. But yoga is definitely for men, too! It’s great for your whole body, and