Valley-Wide Health Systems’ Chief Medical Officer Emelin Martinez, FNP, and Director of Nurse Family Partnership Greta Roberts have been named 2019 Nightingale Luminaries. Martinez and Roberts were both celebrated this past Friday night in Alamosa and were selected as Nightingale Luminary recipients for their dedication to the healthcare industry and nursing profession. Both Martinez and
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Heart Health Grocery List
As part of National Heart Health Month, we have prepared a Heart Healthy grocery list for all of our communities. Many of these items are cost-friendly as well. Enjoy!
Heart Disease and Oral Health
As part of National Heart Month, Valley-Wide is focusing on education around keeping your heart healthy. Our Chief Dental Officer, Stacey Robben, shares some tips on how good oral health habits can help prevent heart disease. Evidence supports an increased risk of hardening and narrowing of arteries, which is when plaque builds up in the
Children’s Heart Health: Food, Obesity, & Prevention
By Dr. Rita Estep February is American Heart Month and throughout the month, Valley-Wide Health Systems will be sharing tips on keeping your heart healthy. In the post below, Dr. Rita Estep, a pediatrician with Valley-Wide Cañon City, discusses ways to keep children’s hearts healthy.
February is National American Heart Month
February is National American Heart Month, and throughout the month Valley-Wide Health Systems will be sharing different bits of information on heart health and what you can do to keep yours healthy!
What is Behavioral Health?
Behavioral Health services are expanding across Valley-Wide Health Systems as part of our commitment to providing an integrated model of healthcare delivery. However, you may wonder what “behavioral health” entails. We created some graphics to help answer your questions.
Arkansas Valley Clinics Closed Due to Inclement Weather
Due to the inclement weather across the Arkansas Valley, all Valley-Wide Health Systems clinics will be closed Tuesday, January 22, 2019. We will continue to post updates on our website and Facebook page.
Valley-Wide Taps Arnoldi as New President and CEO
The Board of Directors of Valley-Wide Health Systems has selected Jania Arnoldi as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. The appointment culminates an extensive, nationwide search for the organization’s newest leader. Arnoldi will begin February 25, 2019. Arnoldi brings over 19 years of experience in healthcare leadership, most recently serving as the Chief
Questions to Ask Your Physician Regarding Thyroid Health
As part of Thyroid Awareness Month, Valley-Wide Health Systems will be sharing different pieces of information around Thyroid Health and conditions associated with your thyroid. Have you ever been confused about what your thyroid does, where it is located, or what you can do to keep it healthy? Here are some questions you can ask
Winter Wellness: Winter Months and Hydration at Altitude
Throughout the month of December, Valley-Wide Health Systems will be sharing information regarding Winter Wellness and how to stay physically and emotionally healthy during the Winter Season, as well as tips for keeping your teeth healthy. Below, Amy Leibli, Family Nurse Practitioner in Canon City, discusses the importance of staying hydrated and consuming more water during winter
