The Great Shakeout
Valley-Wide Health Systems will join the millions of people, schools, and organizations worldwide who will participate in earthquake drills as part of the Great Shakeout on Thursday, October 16. Do you know what to do in case
Hand Washing to Prevent Infections
Washing your hands often and properly is the best line of defense against infections. Washing your hands properly is simple, just follow these steps: Wet your hands with clean, running
Avoid Injury This Winter Season
We here in the Physical Therapy Department obviously work on body mechanics to help resolve and prevent injury. During the spring, summer and fall months we really enjoy our outdoor time but come winter, it may
October is Physical Therapy Month!
Valley-Wide Physical Therapy staff from left to right: Stephanie Riggenbach, PTA, Trevor Schmidt, PT, DPT, Josh Merrick, PT, DPT and Ashley Absmeier-Koppenhafer, PT, DPT It’s time to celebrate…October
Valley-Wide WIC Program Still Open, Despite Government Shutdown
Despite the Federal Government shutdown, Valley-Wide Health Systems WIC Program is OPEN at all three WIC Office locations serving the San Luis Valley. WIC participants should keep their appointments. Those considering enrolling in the program
Valley-Wide Welcomes Vanessa Walker, NP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner Vanessa Walker Zwegers has recently joined our Guadalupe Health Center in Antonito. Vanessa recently moved to Colorado from Pennsylvania. She will see the full age-range and scope of patients, and looks forward to joining
September is National Preparedness Month
Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare The Ready Campaign established four universal building blocks of emergency preparedness: Be informed Make a Plan Build a Kit Get Involved This year’s Resolve to be Ready campaign focuses
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
One in 3 children in the United States is overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood
Health Tip of the Month: Visit the Farmers’ Market for Healthy Food Choices
BY: Amy Glaser-Carpenter, DO Patients often ask me how to lose weight. They are bombarded with information about the risks and benefits of all types of foods and unfortunately a lot of this information is contradictory.
WIC Celebrates World Breastfeeding Month
From left to right: Mari Perez, Rose Ruggles-Valdez, Irene Gonzalez, Amanda & Evonne Garcia, Katy Baer, Ana Acosta-Molina and JoAnn Kunugi. The WIC Program at Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. celebrated World
Vaccines Are Not Just For Kids
Adults Need Vaccines, Too! All adults should get vaccines to protect their health. Even healthy adults can become seriously ill, and can pass certain illnesses on to others. Immunization is especially important
Off to the Future Means Vaccines, Too.
Off to the Future – Young Adults Vaccines are not just for children. Immunizations are needed throughout your adult life to help you stay healthy. That’s because immunity from childhood diseases may wear