Health Tip of the Month: Diabetes and Hidden Sugars
By: Michael Noonan, PA-C Many people with Diabetes have taken steps to reduce the amount of sugar in their diet. This is a good thing
Fall Primary Care Conference
The 2015 Fall Primary Care Conference, one of the nation’s largest gatherings of primary care providers and community health administrators, was held in Seattle, WA on October 17-20th. Valley-Wide Health Systems’ Ricardo Velasquez, MD,
SLV Regional Pandemic Drill/Exercise
On Wednesday October 21, 2015 Valley-Wide Health Systems participated in a SLV Regional Pandemic Drill/Exercise with the State of Colorado. Valley-Wide did a mock simulation of how we would respond during a pandemic utilizing
Healthcare Coalition Members Come Together to Practice Response Strategies
On Wednesday October 21 Sierra Blanca Medical Center and Alamosa Family Medical Center will be part of a local Pandemic Drill/Exercise with the State of Colorado. Valley-Wide Health Systems will be doing a mock
We Offer FREE HIV Testing!
The “human immunodeficiency virus”, commonly referred to as HIV, can lead to “acquired immunodeficiency syndrome”, or AIDS. HIV is a virus that the human body can’t get rid of. That means that once you have
Great Shake Out 2015
Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is registered to join more than 22 million people from around the globe as they Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:15 AM local time to practice how to respond to an earthquake.
Valley-Wide Welcomes Kyle Phillips, FNP-BC
Introducing to our Sierra Blanca Medical Center Kyle Phillips, FNP-BC Kyle Phillips, FNP-BC has recently joined our Sierra Blanca Medical Center. Kyle is Board Certified as a Family Nurse
Welcome Back, Jill Edwards, RDH!
Re-introducing to our Edward M. Kennedy Dental Clinic Jill Edwards, RDH Jill Edwards, Registered Dental Hygienist, has rejoined Valley–Wide, practicing at the Edward M. Kennedy Dental Clinic. Jill
Valley-Wide Health Systems Welcomes Patrick Machacek, PA-C
Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce Patrick Machacek, PA-C recently joined our Alamosa Family Medical Center in Alamosa. Patrick is a Board Certified Physician Assistant. He will see the
Health Tip of the Month: Chronic Pain and Physical Therapy
Chronic pain affects over 100 million people in the US and costs up to $635 billion per year in medical visits and lost productivity at work. It is a rising epidemic that can affect anyone regardless of age,
Congratulations Sammy Martinez, RN!
Congratulations to Sammy Martinez, RN of Convenient Care Community Clinic for being recognized as one of the winners of the 50th Anniversary Celebration Poetry Contest! Read his poem below: We need to serve all people to accomplish this…
October is American Pharmacist Month!
As September comes to a close, it is time to look forward to the coming month. October is American Pharmacist Month, a time to celebrate the profession and all that pharmacy has the power to do for communities