If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988.
We are proud to announce that Charity Reynolds, MD has joined our La Junta Clinic. Dr. Reynolds earned her medical degree and completed the Family Medicine Residency Program at the University of Arizona College
For decades, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP +) in Colorado, has provided a viable path to ensuring that children in thousands of working families have access to quality affordable health
By: Randy Tenney, RDH Periodontal disease in some form, affects over 60% of the United States population and can increase to over 80% of people
John Sisneros, PA-C and Darin Sisneros (Medical Student from the University of Colorado) What is dementia and how is it related to Alzheimer’s disease? Dementia is loss of brain function resulting in
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month! To celebrate this, the Alamosa WIC office will be hosting a community celebration to show our support and advocacy. This is a free event for all the surrounding communities. There will be light
As soon-to-be-moms whether to breastfeed is one of the first big decisions we make for our baby. We know that breastfeeding is preferred and recommended by health professionals. The Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months
Pregnancy is an exciting and sometimes nerve-racking time for many women and their partners. The average pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks after the beginning of the last menstrual period. It takes a lot of work and energy
Why is it important to take care of our children’s teeth? Kids need healthy teeth to eat, especially crunchy foods like vegetables. Cavities are painful and our children may not be able to explain what’s
Does your child need immunizations, an annual preventive visit, a physical for school or a sports physical? Get your children in soon with their primary care provider. All physicals are good for a whole
As the summer months near, we start thinking about summer vacations, holidays, swimming, summer sports and barbecues. This is a fun time of year but we also want to avoid some of the problems
Conejos Clean Water Announces a Silent Auction Fundraiser at the Guadalupe Health Center, Valley-Wide Health Systems, to Benefit Clean, Sustainable Food Sources for Children & Families of Antonito, CO. By Angelica Quintana
Living here in a high-altitude desert, summer is a time we all joyfully anticipate! In our rush to enjoy the too-short months of summer, we could easily overlook some summer safety tips. A quick
