By Sean MacDonell Last week, Colorado legislators passed a coronavirus relief bill that will allocate millions to small businesses and non-profits, including five million dollars for Energy Outreach to help Coloradans weatherize their homes and assist with energy bill payments. Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) is a statewide organization that helps Coloradans year-round pay for electricity,… Continue Reading
By Ruthie Boyd, Marketing Coordinator VISTA “I Like The Way You Work” I handed our seven-year-old patient’s mother a bag full of Skippy goodies, including a new toothbrush, floss, and a sheet outlining nearby dentists who accept Medicaid and CHP. And as I did, her eyes smiled at us. She thanked our dental hygienist, Claire,… Continue Reading
By Greg Fischer, Program Supervisor Tri-County Health Network (TCHNetwork) is gearing up to help local residents enroll in health insurance during the 2021 Open Enrollment Period. Open Enrollment officially begins November 1 and runs through December 15to ensure coverage starting January 1, 2021. An extended enrollment period runs from December 16th to January 15th for… Continue Reading
By Gina Gurreri, Community Programs Development Supervisor Back-to-school time is often a time to check up on your child’s needs. Do they need a new backpack or new shoes? Do they need a physical for sports or immunizations? Do they have the school supplies and books they’ll need for classes? What about their oral health… Continue Reading
By Julia Johnson, School-Based Programs Coordinator As summer comes to an end, students and school staff start to get ready to go back to school. Transitions are not always easy, and this time there is a lot of stress from uncertainty about what school and even the future looks like. “Chronic stress decreases memory and… Continue Reading
By Ruth Homan, Community Health Worker With back-to-school quickly approaching and new lunch rules being implemented, here are some tips for packing fun and nutritious lunches. Let’s feed those brains and growing bodies with great meals on the go that are just as fun as leaving campus! Packed Lunch Planning and Prep A great way… Continue Reading
By Ruthie Boyd, Public Health Marketing Coordinator VISTA Every Friday at the intersection of Oak and Pacific, the Telluride Farmer’s Market turns this usually quiet street into a bustling hub of community activity. On Wednesdays at Heritage Plaza in Mountain Village, Market on the Plaza brings together vendors, artisans, visitors, and the local community to… Continue Reading
By Ruth Homan, Telluride Community Health Worker By now, many of us have experienced to a certain degree the ill effects of social distancing for multiple weeks. For most people, a few days of forced social isolation can be an opportunity to be more introspective or partake in self-care which can invoke positive responses in… Continue Reading
