By Michelle Featheringill How often do we all just think, ‘Oh, I’m just going to work; it’s no big deal’? Lots of times would be my guess. I suspect that… Continue Reading
By Michelle Featheringill How often do we all just think, ‘Oh, I’m just going to work; it’s no big deal’? Lots of times would be my guess. I suspect that… Continue Reading
By Jay Shih, Program Analyst What comes to mind someone says they applied first aid? For me, I think: CPR, 30 and 2, treat for shock, elevate the legs, applying… Continue Reading
By Stacey Wright Open Enrollment for Colorado’s Insurance Marketplace (Connectforhealthco.com) is just around the corner. That means, beginning November 1, 2015 and ending January 31, 2016, you can purchase 2016… Continue Reading
During my early professional career, I have worked in opposing yet complementary environments. My interests lie in challenging societal differences and identifying how successful community involvement can improve population health.… Continue Reading
At the Tri-County Health Network, we place a premium on community engagement and, in this regard, statistics can only tell part of the story. In this series, which we have… Continue Reading
Rural Colorado residents face unique challenges maintaining their health and wellness. Geographic isolation makes access to health care specialists difficult and expensive. Long and rugged mountain roads make regular visits… Continue Reading
Having traveled to Southwest Colorado from Philadelphia about a month ago, one can’t help but notice many differences between the two. Most of them are great: spectacular scenery, the close-knit… Continue Reading
IN an imaginary hierarchy of health needs, where would you rank oral health? If you are anything like one in three U.S. adults who told Gallup they did not visit… Continue Reading
Good health depends on more than just health care. Our health is affected by where we live, the work we do, the education we receive, and our income. I work… Continue Reading
Nestled between Telluride, Placerville, Norwood, Nucla and Naturita rests the San Miguel watershed. Known for its natural beauty there is a harsher reality than most realize for those living along… Continue Reading