School Lunches That Rock!
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 […]
Mental Health
Masking Up to Connect with our Communities at the Farmer’s Market
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
Quarantine 15
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,
Community Helper Training
Mental Wellness During a Pandemic
Written by Paul Reich, Behavioral Health Programs Manager Mental Health Awareness Month More Important Than Ever What a difference a month makes. May is Mental Health Awareness Month but by
Is the Term Social Distancing a Misnomer with Unintended Consequences?
Until March, the Coronavirus was a topic I paid only scant attention to when it appeared in televised news segments or popped up on my news feed. It still felt
Community Helper Training
National Nutrition Month
According to the National Institutes of Health, at least 31% of all Americans have at least one key nutrient deficiency. This number could be upwards of 90%, based on the
Community Helper Training
Heart Disease: Know The Facts, Know Your Numbers, Know The Signs
By now, most of us have heard that heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States. In fact, the Centers for
Community Helper Training
Diabetic Retinopathy
Why is controlling your blood sugar so important? Diabetes left untreated can lead to adverse skin conditions, nerve damage in the extremities and organs, kidney disease, heart disease, depression, and
Community Helper Training
Prediabetes
One out of every three adults in the United States has prediabetes. What’s even more devastating is the Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 90% of them do
Community Helper Training
Palliative Care in San Miguel County
San Miguel County can be a challenging place to live. Winter comes early in parts of the county and, in good years, overstays its welcome well into spring, with large