Preparing for the Baby
This week is National Women’s Health Week. During the week millions of women take steps to improve their health, and are reminded to build positive healthy habits that will last a lifetime.
Staying Motivated and Sticking to a Workout Plan
As part of Physical Fitness & Sports month Valley-Wide Health Systems will be sharing information about how physical activity can improve your well-being. In the article below, Chief Dental Officer Dr. Stacey Robben shares some great tips about how to stay motivated and committed to a workout plan.
Effects of Stress
May is Mental Health Month. Throughout the month, we will be sharing how and why mental health is such an important factor for living your best life. In the article below Dr. Patrick Smith discusses how stress effects our bodies, and gives some suggestions about how we can cope with it.
Beginning a Workout Plan
As part of Physical Fitness & Sports month Valley-Wide Health Systems will be sharing information about how physical activity can improve your well-being. In the article below, board certified physician assistant Louise Middaugh gives some great advice about how to begin a workout plan that will help you start living a healthier lifestyle.
The Importance of Exercising
May is not only dedicated to mental health, but also Physical Fitness & Sports. Along with tips about mental health we will also be sharing information regarding physical fitness and how it improves our well-being.
What is Mental Health?
May is Mental Health Month. Throughout the month, we will be sharing how and why mental health is such an important factor for living your best life.
Tips to Prevent Falls
By Dr. Allison Peddle Dr. Peddle is a Family Physician and Board-Certified Geriatrician. Older adults are at greater risk of falling. Anyone who has fallen before, has weak leg muscles, or has problems with walking or balance also has a higher risk.
Roberts and Martinez Named Nightingale Luminaries; Valley-Wide Well Represented
Valley-Wide Health Systems’ Chief Medical Officer Emelin Martinez, FNP, and Director of Nurse Family Partnership Greta Roberts have been named 2019 Nightingale Luminaries.
Heart Health Grocery List
As part of National Heart Health Month, we have prepared a Heart Healthy grocery list for all of our communities. Many of these items are cost-friendly as well. Enjoy!
Heart Disease and Oral Health
As part of National Heart Month, Valley-Wide is focusing on education around keeping your heart healthy. Our Chief Dental Officer, Stacey Robben, shares some tips on how good oral health habits can help prevent heart disease.
Children’s Heart Health: Food, Obesity, & Prevention
By Dr. Rita Estep February is American Heart Month and throughout the month, Valley-Wide Health Systems will be sharing tips on keeping your heart healthy. In the post below, Dr. Rita Estep, a pediatrician with Valley-Wide Cañon City, discusses ways to keep children’s hearts healthy.
February is National American Heart Month
February is National American Heart Month, and throughout the month Valley-Wide Health Systems will be sharing different bits of information on heart health and what you can do to keep yours healthy!