Colorado Business Reads Kicks Off!
The Colorado Business Reads kicked off with a generous donation from Reach Out and Read Director, Judy Duarte on behalf of VWHS. Several hundred books were shared with the PALS Kids in Alamosa and were
Happy National Doctor’s Day 2015
We would like to thank our professional medical professionals on the occasion of Doctor’s Day 2015! We appreciate your incredible dedication to our communities! You Truly Live Up to Our Motto: “Make a Difference, Not Just a Living” Printable Provider
Healthy Eating on the Run: A Month of Tips
Food, Nutrition and Health Tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics You probably eat out a lot—most Americans do. People are looking for fast, easy and good-tasting foods to fit a busy lifestyle. Whether it’s carry-out,
15 Health Tips for 2015
Dedicate yourself to a healthy lifestyle in 2015 with these food, nutrition and exercise tips. 1. Eat Breakfast There’s no better way to start your morning than with a healthy
Marisa Atencio Receives Educational Loan Repayment Award
Congratulations Marisa Atencio! Marisa has been selected to receive a Kaiser Permanente Educational Loan Repayment for Safety Net Clinical Support Staff Program loan repayment award in the amount of $10,000. The goal of this
Everyday Eating for a Healthier You
2010 Dietary Guidelines The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans offer a practical roadmap to help you make changes in your eating plan to improve your
Marisa Atencio RN, Nominated for Florence Nightingale Award
On February 27, 2015, Marisa Atencio was a nominee selected for the Florence Nightingale Award, a well-deserved recognition! Marisa began her journey with Valley-Wide Health Systems over eight years ago as
Health Tip of the Month: PCP: Your Primary Way to Good Health
By: Louise Middaugh, PA-C If you’ve ever gone to an urgent care facility or an ER for medical care, you’ve probably been asked, “Who is
Empowering Patients to “SPEAK UP”
In March 2002, the Joint Commission, together with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), launched a national campaign to urge patients to take a role in preventing health care errors by becoming active,
Valley-Wide Congratulates Senator Gail Schwartz, Awarded Distinction as Community Health Champion Legislator
Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. (Valley-Wide) is pleased to congratulate Senator Gail Schwartz who was recently awarded the distinction of Community Health Champion Legislator by the Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN) on behalf of Colorado’s Community Health
Valley-Wide Welcomes Kara Howard, FNP-C
We are proud to announce that Kara Howard, Family Nurse Practitioner, has joined our La Junta Clinic. Kara earned her Master of Science in Nursing at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in Nashville, Tennessee in August
Health Tip of the Month: Influenza Update, February 2015
By: Tammy Gregg, DO Even though the weather has been warm, it’s important to remember that flu season is not over! This season has had