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Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. would like to to congratulate Dr. Kris Steinberg for being voted as Alamosa’s Favorite Female Doctor, yet again! Dr. Kris Steinberg

Valley-Wide Health Systems and La Puente share a 24-year history with the Share the Magic Holiday Gala. Originally, the event was called the Charity Ball, which began as a small event and quickly grew

Approximately 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. Early detection can make a huge difference in surviving. Early detection comes through awareness

By: Luis Hernandez, PA-C Always remember sunscreen, especially here in the valley where the UV index is much higher due to the elevation. Sunscreen should

Another year has come to wish Joshua Merrick, PT, DPT good luck at the Xterra World Triathlon Championships.  He will be competing in Maui, Hawaii on Sunday, October 26th.  We send him off with the old saying:

Valley-Wide Health Systems  will join the millions of people, schools, and organizations worldwide who will participate in earthquake drills as part of the Great Shakeout  on Thursday, October 16. Do you know what to do in case

Washing your hands often and properly is the best line of defense against infections. Washing your hands properly is simple, just follow these steps: Wet your hands with clean, running

We here in the Physical Therapy Department obviously work on body mechanics to help resolve and prevent injury. During the spring, summer and fall months we really enjoy our outdoor time but come winter, it may

Valley-Wide Physical Therapy staff from left to right: Stephanie Riggenbach, PTA, Trevor Schmidt, PT, DPT, Josh Merrick, PT, DPT and Ashley Absmeier-Koppenhafer, PT, DPT It’s time to celebrate…October

Despite the Federal Government shutdown, Valley-Wide Health Systems WIC Program is OPEN at all three WIC Office locations serving the San Luis Valley.  WIC participants should keep their appointments. Those considering enrolling in the program

Family Nurse Practitioner Vanessa Walker Zwegers has recently joined our Guadalupe Health Center in Antonito. Vanessa recently  moved to Colorado from Pennsylvania. She will see the full age-range and scope of patients, and looks forward to joining

Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare The Ready Campaign established four universal building blocks of emergency preparedness: Be informed Make a Plan Build a Kit Get Involved This year’s Resolve to be Ready campaign focuses