Does your child need immunizations, an annual preventive visit, a physical for school or a sports physical? Get your children in soon with their primary care provider. All physicals are good for a whole calendar year. Preventative exams are covered by insurances (1 per year) You can get preventative and sports physicals done at the
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Health Tip of the Month: Summer Heat Tips
As the summer months near, we start thinking about summer vacations, holidays, swimming, summer sports and barbecues. This is a fun time of year but we also want to avoid some of the problems that can be caused by hot summer days. Dehydration, heat exhaustion and sunburn can take the fun out of your summer.
Conejos Clean Water Announces a Silent Auction Fundraiser at the Guadalupe Health Center
Conejos Clean Water Announces a Silent Auction Fundraiser at the Guadalupe Health Center, Valley-Wide Health Systems, to Benefit Clean, Sustainable Food Sources for Children & Families of Antonito, CO. By Angelica Quintana Antonito, CO – Conejos Clean Water will be holding a silent auction reception on Thursday, June 29th, 2017 6:00pm at the Guadalupe Health
Health Tip of the Month: Summer Safety Tips
Living here in a high-altitude desert, summer is a time we all joyfully anticipate! In our rush to enjoy the too-short months of summer, we could easily overlook some summer safety tips. A quick safety review can make a BIG difference. Who wants to get injured or ill on vacation, right?! Summer Safety Tips for
Rocky Ford Clinics Closing Early Today
Rocky Ford Clinic and Rocky Ford Dental Clinic will be closing early today (5/24/2017) and will be closed tomorrow (5/25/2017) due to sewer issues. We are diverting patients and staff to our La Junta Clinic. Attempts have been made to contact all patients with scheduled appointments. Patients are asked to call our La Junta Clinic
Health Tip of the Month: Benefits of Breastfeeding
There are many benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby. Breastfeeding provides protection against infection, excellent nutrition and growth factors for babies, along with prevention from future diseases. Mom’s heal better when breastfeeding. Breastmilk is full of antibodies which help fight infection. Babies that are breastfed are less likely to get ear infections, respiratory viruses,
Congratulations to Ben and Judy Duarte
Judy Duarte joined Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. in August of 2008 as the Coordinator for Bright Beginnings. She brought much knowledge and an amazing background in education. Judy quickly became the Reach Out and Read Program Coordinator, and she also managed the Bright Beginnings Program (now Bright by Three) for the company. Judy truly has
Valley-Wide Dental at AES Career Fair
The Alamosa Dental Clinic and La Jara Dental Clinic staff had the opportunity to reach out to the young K-5 students of Alamosa Elementary for the AES Career Fair on May 05, 2017. Starting at 11:45 a.m., the kindergarteners were the first class to gather at our booth and the kiddos were eager to hear
Health Tip of the Month: The Importance of Skin Care
SKIN,SKIN…IT HOLDS US IN…and we should take care of it. Skin care is one of the most important things you can do for a healthy body. One way to care for the skin is to avoid skin cancer. Most skin cancers are preventable and this is done by avoiding the damaging effects of UV radiation
New Extended Hours at Fremont Family Medical Center!
Valley-Wide Health Systems is growing and expanding family healthcare services in the Cañon City area. Our Fremont Family Medical Center looks forward to serving the families in our community with our new extended hours! New, more convenient clinic hours are designed to meet your healthcare needs, whether routine or spur of the moment. Fremont Family
