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Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is pleased to report that Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Acting Administrator Jim Macrae recently announced that Valley-Wide will receive

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce that we now have two (2) stipends in the amount of $10,000 per year for third year Residents in Family Practice with Obstetrics, non-surgical. (We currently have

In celebration of National Health Center Week, Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is having a “Spirit Week”. Each day of this week has a corresponding color, that all Valley-Wide employees are encouraged to wear, and a

National Health Center Week offers the opportunity to recognize America’s Health Centers, their dedicated staff, board members, and all those responsible for the continued success and growth of the program since

The time has come to celebrate and raise awareness for the breastfeeding working mom. We will also be spotlighting those employers who have made returning to work while breastfeeding a smooth and easy transition. We will have:

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