Food Rx: Treating the Whole Patient with Whole Foods For local residents in rural, Southwestern Colorado, fresh fruits and vegetables at affordable prices are hard to come by. Budgets are squeezed further when a member of the family is diagnosed with a chronic illness, requiring time off from work and frequent trips to the clinic… Continue Reading
Mental Health Matters. Well, of course it does. Those of us who work in the field of mental health, even non-professionals such as me, or those who are only on the periphery of the topic, would find little to argue with the premise that “Mental Health Matters.” There are numerous statistics that remind us of… Continue Reading
Skippy’s mission is to provide children ages 0-18 with school-based, oral health services while reducing the time spent away from the classroom. Parents can enroll their children for services through this electronic consent form. These services include: cleaning, exam, fluoride treatment, protective sealants, interim temporary restorations, hygiene education, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and fillings. For children in… Continue Reading
Open Enrollment Season is Almost Here! This year marks the 6th Open Enrollment since Affordable Care Act was adopted into law. Many of the same rules apply meaning you have to fully enroll into an insurance policy every year between November, 1st and December 15th to receive coverage beginning January 1st. If you miss this… Continue Reading
AUGUST 31, 2018 BY MOUNTAIN FAMILY By Joe Sammen, Executive Director, Center for Health Progress The first time my dad attempted suicide, I was shocked, devastated, deeply saddened, and angry. When it happened again just nine months later, I felt confused, and like I had little power to prevent another attempt. That was two years ago… Continue Reading
Please read through this powerful post taken from the Mental Health First Aid USA blog. We encourage you to check their page regularly, as they are always posting informative content. If you’re interested in signing up for a Mental Health First Aid or Youth Mental Health First Aid class, please call 970-708-7096 or email info@tchnetwork.org… Continue Reading
“I did not realize the extent of suicide until it affected me so personally. Since I lost my Dad to suicide 3 years ago, I have learned a lot about suicide and mental health. Most mental illnesses can be effectively treated and most of those suffering from mental illness do not die by suicide. Unfortunately,… Continue Reading
One of our early clients, a middle school boy, tentatively knocked on the door of the counseling room for his first session with a therapist. We introduced the student to the therapist, ensured that they had connected, and left them for their session. Later that day the school counselor reported that the student, in a… Continue Reading
Historically in the U.S., health improvement for individuals has been focused around doctor’s offices and the healthcare system. While this has been the emphasis, healthcare costs have risen exponentially while health outcomes have only improved slightly. As a result, we have seen a shift in the focus from having doctors improve health to a more… Continue Reading
Ben Marshall and Amber Elder are Options Counselors with Tri-County Health Network. In this role, they work to help older adults remain independent and maintain their dignity as they age in Ouray, West Montrose, and San Miguel Counties. Both understand too well the limited resources and challenges of aging in our rural or frontier communities and… Continue Reading
