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By: Edward Medina, PA-C What is the Convenient Care Community Clinic in Alamosa?  It is a walk-in clinic for people who need acute but not emergency care. No appointment is necessary. It is not a Primary Care

This Tuesday, the West Nile Virus was found to be present in the alamosa mosquito population. West Nile Virus is a serious issue that currently does not have a vaccine. Please take

Anabelle Guevara, Mayor Lawrence Sena, and Roberta Calkins-Mendoza In gearing up for National Health Center Week, coming in August, Valley-Wide representatives Anabelle Guevara and Roberta Calkins-Mendoza recently joined Las Animas Mayor

By: Louise Middaugh, PA-C The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system which helps to produce semen.  The prostate tends to increase in

For the second time, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld key provisions of the Affordable Care Act.   In its ruling in the appeal of King vs. Burwell, the U. S. Supreme Court ruled that

The Kaiser Permanente Loan Repayment Program is a very competitive program; over 120 applications were received, but only 25 applicants were awarded. The purpose of the program is to support retention of high performing

By: Rachel Carpenter, MD The average life expectancy of men is 5 years shorter than that of women in the United States.  Men: improve your

The new, incoming Rocky Ford Chamber President, Paty Soltero recognized the need for a cultural celebration in rocky Ford that has been missing for well

By: Louise Middaugh, PA-C Have you ever wondered why blood pressure is ALWAYS taken when you come to the doctor’s office? Blood pressure is the amount of pressure exerted against

Horalia and Guerrero Martinez A stunning portrait of a young Spanish beauty and her smiling, handsome, young man (see photo) hangs in prominence on the living room wall in the home of Guerrero and Horalia Martinez,

FAST is an easy way to remember and identify the most common symptoms of a stroke. F stands for FACE: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? A stands for arms ARMS: Ask the person

On a routine morning flight from Denver to Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, February 21, 2015, and shortly after takeoff, a pilot’s voice came over the intercom asking if any medical personnel were