Health Tip of the Month: The Importance of Skin Care
SKIN,SKIN…IT HOLDS US IN…and we should take care of it. Skin care is one of the most important things you can do for a healthy body. One way to care for the skin is to avoid skin cancer. Most
Congratulations to Ben and Judy Duarte
Judy Duarte joined Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. in August of 2008 as the Coordinator for Bright Beginnings. She brought much knowledge and an amazing background in education. Judy quickly became the Reach Out and
Valley-Wide Dental at AES Career Fair
The Alamosa Dental Clinic and La Jara Dental Clinic staff had the opportunity to reach out to the young K-5 students of Alamosa Elementary for the AES Career Fair on May 05, 2017. Starting at 11:45 a.m., the kindergarteners were the first class to gather at our
Health Tip of the Month: Keeping the Women in our Lives Healthy
Breast cancer screening with mammography can help keep the women in our lives healthy. According the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women in their lifetime will develop breast cancer. Breast cancer
Stephanie Riggenbach Awarded the Tarpley Teaching Award
Congratulations to Stephanie Riggenbach for being awarded the Tarpley Teaching Award for Adjunct Faculty at San Juan College! Stephanie has been teaching at the college for 2 years.
Health Tip of the Month: Disposing of Old Medications Now Easier in Alamosa
You know you have them – those bottles of pills and other prescription medications that have expired or gone unused for years. They’re in the back of your bathroom drawer or on the top shelf
Valley-Wide Cañon City Welcomes Dental Hygienist Anne Weierbach
Dental Hygienist Anne Weierbach has recently joined our team at our newest clinic, Valley-Wide Cañon City. Anne earned her Bachelor of Science and Dental Hygiene degrees at the University of New Mexico. She earned her Certificate
Health Tip of the Month: What is a Patient-Centered Medical Home?
A Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is a way of delivering healthcare that is patient-centered, team-based, comprehensive, accessible and committed to safety and quality.Being patient-centered means that you, the patient, are in partnership with your
Health Tip of the Month: April is Vaccination Month
Vaccines are medications that prevent certain diseases. Vaccinations are safe and effective. Vaccines work with your immune system to prevent disease. They are monitored by vaccination safety panels in the U.S. and other
Clinic Closures Due to Power Outage
San Luis Health Center, Guadalupe Health Center, La Jara Dental Clinic, and Rocky Ford Clinic are closed due to a power outage until further notice. Follow us on Facebook for updates on clinic statuses . Update All clinics have power restored
Health Tip of the Month: Hepatitis C – The Forgotten Virus
For Baby Boomers (born 1945-1965) one in 30 has Hepatitis C; most do not even know about it. There is a virus out there that has not been talked about much. It is
Women in the Dark Event at ASU
Dr. Kristina Steinberg was picked to sit on a panel of experts on women’s well-being and success at Adam State University’s Women in the Dark Event, as part of the Fourth Annual Adams State University Women’s Week.