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Chronic pain affects over 100 million people in the US and costs up to $635 billion per year in medical visits and lost productivity at work.  It is a rising epidemic that can affect anyone regardless of age,

Congratulations to Sammy Martinez, RN of Convenient Care Community Clinic for being recognized as one of the winners of the 50th Anniversary Celebration Poetry Contest! Read his poem below: We need to serve all people to accomplish this…

As September comes to a close, it is time to look forward to the coming month. October is American Pharmacist Month, a time to celebrate the profession and all that pharmacy has the power to do for communities

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is pleased to report that Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Acting Administrator Jim Macrae recently announced that Valley-Wide will receive

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce that we now have two (2) stipends in the amount of $10,000 per year for third year Residents in Family Practice with Obstetrics, non-surgical. (We currently have

In celebration of National Health Center Week, Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is having a “Spirit Week”. Each day of this week has a corresponding color, that all Valley-Wide employees are encouraged to wear, and a

National Health Center Week offers the opportunity to recognize America’s Health Centers, their dedicated staff, board members, and all those responsible for the continued success and growth of the program since

The time has come to celebrate and raise awareness for the breastfeeding working mom. We will also be spotlighting those employers who have made returning to work while breastfeeding a smooth and easy transition. We will have:

By: Edward Medina, PA-C What is the Convenient Care Community Clinic in Alamosa?  It is a walk-in clinic for people who need acute but not emergency care. No appointment is necessary. It is not a Primary Care

This Tuesday, the West Nile Virus was found to be present in the alamosa mosquito population. West Nile Virus is a serious issue that currently does not have a vaccine. Please take

Anabelle Guevara, Mayor Lawrence Sena, and Roberta Calkins-Mendoza In gearing up for National Health Center Week, coming in August, Valley-Wide representatives Anabelle Guevara and Roberta Calkins-Mendoza recently joined Las Animas Mayor

By: Louise Middaugh, PA-C The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system which helps to produce semen.  The prostate tends to increase in