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By: Emelin Martinez, FNP-BC The goals of the well-child examination in school-aged children are promoting health, detecting disease and counseling to prevent injury and future health problems.  There are different components of the health

Kirk Kritner, PA-C, recently re-joined Valley-Wide at the Alamosa Family Medical Center. After working as a hospitalist Kirk looks forward to returning to the Family Practice setting. Kirk graduated

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. would like to to congratulate Dr. Kris Steinberg for being voted as Alamosa’s Favorite Female Doctor, yet again! “Thank you for all that you do for your patients and our community!” This

By: Michael Noonan, PA-C Many people with Diabetes have taken steps to reduce the amount of sugar in their diet. This is a good thing

The 2015 Fall Primary Care Conference, one of the nation’s largest gatherings of primary care providers and community health administrators, was held in Seattle, WA on October 17-20th. Valley-Wide Health Systems’ Ricardo Velasquez, MD,

On Wednesday October 21, 2015 Valley-Wide Health Systems participated in a SLV Regional Pandemic Drill/Exercise with the State of Colorado. Valley-Wide did a mock simulation of how we would respond during a pandemic utilizing

On Wednesday October 21 Sierra Blanca Medical Center and Alamosa Family Medical Center will be part of a local Pandemic Drill/Exercise with the State of Colorado. Valley-Wide Health Systems will be doing a mock

The “human immunodeficiency virus”, commonly referred to as HIV, can lead to “acquired immunodeficiency syndrome”, or AIDS. HIV is a virus that the human body can’t get rid of. That means that once you have

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is registered to join more than 22 million people from around the globe as they Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:15 AM local time to practice how to respond to an earthquake.

Introducing to our Sierra Blanca Medical Center Kyle Phillips, FNP-BC Kyle Phillips, FNP-BC has recently joined our Sierra Blanca Medical Center. Kyle is Board Certified as a Family Nurse

Re-introducing to our Edward M. Kennedy Dental Clinic Jill Edwards, RDH Jill Edwards, Registered Dental Hygienist, has rejoined Valley–Wide, practicing at the Edward M. Kennedy Dental Clinic. Jill

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce Patrick Machacek, PA-C recently joined our Alamosa Family Medical Center in Alamosa. Patrick is a Board Certified Physician Assistant. He will see the