If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988.
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
50,000-60,000 people per year are diagnosed with PD, added to the nearly one million people already diagnosed in the US alone. A person does not die from PD but rather the complications associated with the disease which
The Moose Tracks Across America program, a collaborative effort between Alamosa Elementary and Valley-Wide Health Systems, is tackling obesity through movement and healthy behaviors. The programs goal is to motivate “Mini Moose” students
As part of our continued support of organizations that serve our community members and particularly because of the wonderful service the Arkansas Valley Hospice provides to clients in the lower Arkansas Valley, Valley-Wide Health Systems,
By: Julita Marasigan, DDS Most parents still believe that their children’s primary teeth, or baby teeth, are not important because they fall out and are
The Colorado Business Reads kicked off with a generous donation from Reach Out and Read Director, Judy Duarte on behalf of VWHS. Several hundred books were shared with the PALS Kids in Alamosa and were
We would like to thank our professional medical professionals on the occasion of Doctor’s Day 2015! We appreciate your incredible dedication to our communities! You Truly Live Up to Our Motto: “Make a Difference, Not Just a Living” Printable Provider
Food, Nutrition and Health Tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics You probably eat out a lot—most Americans do. People are looking for fast, easy and good-tasting foods to fit a busy lifestyle. Whether it’s carry-out,
Dedicate yourself to a healthy lifestyle in 2015 with these food, nutrition and exercise tips. 1. Eat Breakfast There’s no better way to start your morning than with a healthy
Congratulations Marisa Atencio! Marisa has been selected to receive a Kaiser Permanente Educational Loan Repayment for Safety Net Clinical Support Staff Program loan repayment award in the amount of $10,000. The goal of this
2010 Dietary Guidelines The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans offer a practical roadmap to help you make changes in your eating plan to improve your
