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Children's Health
Kids on the Move - Young bodies need activity for health and school, Fall 2009
Gentle Care at Home — The best medicine for easing children's cold symptoms, Fall 2008
Strong Bones Begin in Childhood, Summer 2008
Deciding on a Sick Day — Staying home from school is sometimes the best medicine, Winter 2007
Frankly speaking — New vaccine for girls guards against cervical cancer, Spring 2007
Fed Up with Finicky Eaters? Cheers to happier meals for parents, kids alike, Summer 2004
Talking with Your Teen, Summer 2002
Immunizing Your Child, Summer 2001
Seal Your Child's Dental Health, Summer 2000
Dental care
Floss and Gain — Healthy gums critical to overall health, Summer 2008
A Healthy Mouth — good for expectant mom and baby too! Fall 2005
Brush up! Early and often is best when it comes to cleaning your child's mouth, Winter 2003
Board of Directors Backs Continued Fluoridation, Fall 2003
Health District, Salud join to expand dental services, Fall 2003
Insuring Your Mouth for a Lifetime, Summer 2001
Seal Your Child's Dental Health, Summer 2000
Diabetes
Managing Diabetes Can Take its Toll, Fall 2004
Living with Diabetes, Winter 2000
Family Health
Rare Killer Can Be Prevented — Vaccine protects against most meningococcal disease , Fall 2010
Stay Safe and Healthy Outdoors — For a summer that sizzles with fun, Summer 2010
5 Ways to NOT Help Your Smoker Quit — Lose the negativity, add some joviality, Spring 2010
The Power of Pets, Spring 2009
Fitness
Motivation to Get Moving — A good support network can help you stay on track with physical activity, Spring 2010
Awakening Your Body — Experience the benefits of yoga, Winter 2009
Planting the Seeds to Better Health — Gardening isn't work, it's fitness, Summer 2009
A Family that Plays Together Stays Fit Together — Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing for fun and health, Winter 2008
Get Fit — Bike or walk to work, Fall 2008
Get Out!! — Opening the front door can be the most important exercise you do this winter, Winter 2007
Fun Motivates Families to Stay Fit — Go ahead, join your child in play, Fall 2007
Step into Spring — Take a walk! Spring 2004
Count your steps ... and your health blessings, too, Spring 2003
Fit as a family: How the Jessers made the time, Spring 2003
How a Pedometer Works
Fitness Q&A: Using an Exercise Ball, Fall 2002
Fitness Q&A: Staying Hydrated, Summer 2002
Weight, We Have a Problem!, Spring 2002
Curriculum's Aim: Get kids into the exercise habit, Spring 2002
Colorado On the Move, Spring 2002
Calculating BMI, Spring 2002
Yoga: Ancient practice gains popularity as health benefit, Fall 2001
Massage Therapy Gains Popularity, Credibility, Spring 2001
Strength, Flexibility Key to Skiing Readiness, Winter 2000
Step Up to Walking, Summer 1999
Local Resource Profile: Adult Fitness Program at CSU, Spring 1999
Health District News
New Program Helps Local Families Enroll in Public Health Insurance, Winter 2010
Improved Dental Care for Disabled Adults Nearly Ready to Launch, Winter 2010
CDC Public Health Apprentice Joins Health District, Winter 2010
What's New with Flu, Fall 2010
Lions Club Donation Aids Local Diabetics, Fall 2010
Health Survey Offers Chance to Shape Future, Fall 2010
Health District Receives Public Health Hero Award, Summer 2010
Health District cancels board election — Tim O'Neill to become newest board member, Spring 2010
Health District Joins Flu Fight, Winter 2009
Health District on Twitter and Facebook, Winter 2009
Benefit Concert Helps Achieve $20,000 Goal for Tooth Fairy Fund, Winter 2009
'3 Twins for Grins' Benefit Concert Oct. 2, Fall 2009
Health District becomes Enterprise Zone Agency, Summer 2009
Tooth Fairy Fund for Grown-ups, Summer 2009
Get to Know Your Family Dental Clinic, Summer 2009
Learn More About the Family Dental Clinic, Spring 2009
Free Stroke Symposium, Spring 2009
Cooking Demos a Big Hit at Food Bank, Spring 2009
Change a person's life forever, Winter 2008
Volunteer clinic tops $1 million in free dental care, Fall 2008
Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Partnership receives award, Fall 2008
Struggling to pay prescriptions? Program helps local uninsured, Fall 2007
Election results, Summer 2008
Prescription Assistance program has openings , Spring 2008
Health District receives immunization grant, Spring 2008
Mental health partnership recognized, Spring 2008
More changes to Medicare prescription drug plans, Winter 2007
Struggling to pay prescriptions? Program helps local uninsured, Fall 2007
Survey to give picture of community's health, needs, Fall 2007
Health District Board Election Candidate Profiles, Spring 2006
Healthcare Policy
New Health Reforms to Cost Little Next Year — Other factors account for most of projected rate increases, Winter 2010
Interpreting Healthcare Reform — What does the new legislation mean for you now?, Summer 2010
Healthy Lifestyle
Turning Over a New Leaf — How to make good on your New Year's resolution, Winter 2010
Slowing the Clock — Your real age and how you can lower it, Summer 2010
Too Much of a Good Thing? — How prescription drugs can shift from health aid to health problem, Spring 2010
Handling Headaches, Winter 2009
Shingles, Winter 2009
Drink to Your Health — Open the spigot and let the good times flow, Fall 2009
Not a Superficial Matter — Risk from melanoma more than skin deep, Summer 2009
Window to Well-being — Pharmacicts can help you be healthy, wealthy and wise, Summer 2009
The High Cost of Stress, Spring 2009
Keeping Tabs on Cholesterol — Screenings are a simple, low-cost way to monitor heart disease risk, Winter 2008
Planning for the Care of Elderly Family Members — Preparation adds comfort and happiness to golden years, Winter 2008
Don't Let Your Guard Down — Flu still lurks as health concern, Fall 2008
Don't Light Up — Book by cessation counselor helps smokers find joy in quitting, Summer 2008
Reflecting on Our Health — New survey shows progress, but challenges remain, Summer 2008
The Gift of Giving — Giving back benefits mind and body, Winter 2007
Stroke Survival — Prevention, quick response save lives, Summer 2007
Summer is prime time for exercise — Spreading your activity across day can make it more manageable, Summer 2007
Plain old Vitamin D might be new cancer weapon, Spring 2007
Zapped from not enough Zzzzs? Going without sleep is hurting our health, Winter 2006
Well, well...how can we stay well? Winter 2006
Listen up! All sound is not music to your ears, Fall 2006
What you need to know about mumps, Summer 2006
Interested in clinical trials? Visit healthinfosource.com, Spring 2006
Aspirin - not just for pain relief anymore, Spring 2006
Saying 'no' nicely - Tips for keeping the season bright, Winter 2005
New vaccines offer longer immunity — Pertussis booster, meningitis shot protect adolescents, adults, Fall 2005
Where there's a will there's a way — Spell out your medical wishes while you're healthy, Summer 2005
What health screenings when? Spring 2005
Say ow! Mouth piercings not without risks, Spring 2005
Drawing the line — As parents how do we set boundaries that are healthy for us and our kids? Winter 2004
Community Health Survey guides our services, offers insight, Fall 2004
Protect yourself against West Nile Virus, Summer 2004
Optimal blood pressure hits a new low, Winter 2003
Balancing Act: Work & family, Winter 2003
Calling it quits: Get help yourself or support a loved one in quitting smoking, Fall 2003
Don't wait till you're sick to look for a doctor, Fall 2003
Cholesterol busting: Your best first step is changing what you eat, Fall 2003
Family (health) matters: Know your history, Winter 2002
Compare Your Picture of Health: How does the average resident stack up?, Fall 2002
Finding Resolve: Small Steps go a Long Way Toward Making Lifelong Changes, Winter 2001
10 Steps to Help You Lead a Healthier Life, Fall 2001
Caring for Your Children, Yourself, Your Parents, Fall 2000
Make Your Medical Treatment Wishes Known, Summer 2000
Survey Finds Screening Rates, Health Risks on Rise, Fall 1999
Talking to Your Doctor, Summer 1999
Home Health
Bites & Stings — Ouch! How to relieve pain, suffering fast, Summer 2007
Proper installation of an infant car seat, Summer 2007
'Wearing a helmet most likely saved my life,' Summer 2007
Proper form needed for accurate blood pressure reading, Summer 2007
Don't let down your guard — West Nile still a threat, Summer 2006
Watch before you step into the ozone, Summer 2005
Don't let mosquitoes bite! Apply repellent, Summer 2005
Protect yourself against West Nile Virus, Summer 2004
Clearing the Air: Indoor allergens can make you miserable, Winter 2001
Get Into the Helmet Habit, Fall 2000
Taking Stock of Your Medicine Cabinet, Spring 1999 
Insuring Your Health
Health Plan Targets Those with Pre-existing Condition, Fall 2010
Two Cards are Better than One — New discount cards lower prescription costs, Summer 2008
Don't Gamble on Coverage — Choosing the right health plan takes more than luck, Spring 2008
Now, what did the doctor mean by that — Your life, and health depend on understanding the details, Spring 2007
CHP+ — Sign-ups shift to other local agencies, Summer 2006
The provider is in - physician assistants, nurse practitioners expand primary care options, Winter 2005
Ask for help with Medicare drug plan, Winter 2005
Covered by Medicare? You'll want to consider the new prescription drug plan, Fall 2005
Medicare Drug Plan - Questions & Answers, Fall 2005
Changes in Medicare drug card just keep coming - Find out if you qualify for extra help, Summer 2005
So. You're covered. But for what? What you need to know about health insurance, Fall 2004
Weigh options carefully in considering Medicare drug discount cards, Summer 2004
Health District program still here to offer help, Summer 2004
What to do if your insurer says 'no,' Winter 2002
Make Informed Choices About Medicare, Summer 2002
Protect Your Salary Now: Sudden Disability Can Take Toll, Winter 2001
CHP+: Affordable Healthcare Coverage for Kids Made Easier, Summer 2001
What You Can Expect When You're Expecting, Spring 2001
Long-Term Care Insurance, Winter 2000
What to Look for in Mental Health Coverage, Fall 2000
Options for the Self-Employed, Summer 2000
COBRA: Your Health Insurance Backup,  Spring 2000
Dental Insurance, Winter 1999
Child Health Plan Plus, Summer 1999
Local Resource Profile
Pathways Hospice — Compassionate care at the end of life, Winter 2010
Suicide Resource Center — Engaging the community to help those at risk, Fall 2010
Kids Cafe — Food Bank fights hunger with nutritious meals for local youth, Summer 2010
Rehabilitation & Visiting Nurse Association — Home is where the health is, Winter 2009
PVH Patient Navigator Program — Compassionate guidance for cancer patients, Fall 2009
Helping the Homeless — Organizations focus on meeting basic needs, Summer 2009
School-based Health & Wellness Programs — Where good health makes better scholars, Spring 2009
Alzheimer's — A disease we wish we could forget, Winter 2008
Meals on Wheels — Delivering food for body and soul, Fall 2008
It's No Accident — Coalition helps teens gain keys to safe driving, Summer 2008
Mentors Make a Difference — Community members 55 and up give boost to at-risk youth, Spring 2008
In the Company of Parents — Parent networking groups provide support, companionship, Winter 2007
Care & Support for Caregivers, Fall 2007
Helping sexual assault victims heal — SAVA Center aids in survivor journey, Spring 2007
A DREAM come true — Parents of children with mental health issues find help, hope, Winter 2006
Hope Lives! Support takes many forms, Fall 2006
EMS Services — Help is on the way, Summer 2006
Healthier Communities Coalition — Delivering on promises to youth, Spring 2006
Early Childhood Council helps ease worries for parents, Winter 2005
Patient Navigator Program — One less worry for cancer patients, Fall 2005
Women's Resource Center, Spring 2005
Wingshadow — Local agency offers hope to endangered youths, Winter 2004
Neighbor to Neighbor — Family in health crisis finds hope, housing help, Fall 2004
Project Self-Sufficiency, Summer 2004
Organ donations, Winter 2003
First Call, 2-1-1, Fall 2003
Salud Family Health Center, Summer 2003
Partners of Larimer County, Spring 2003
Educo, Winter 2002
Elderhaus: Assisting Adults Through Life's Transitions, Fall 2002
Local MS chapter offers help and hope for those with disease, Summer 2002
Garth Englund Blood Bank, Spring 2002
Northern Colorado AIDS Project, Winter 2001 
TEAM Fort Collins, Fall 2001
Fort Collins Main Library, Summer 2001
Larimer Center for Mental Health, Spring 2001
The Family Center, Winter 2000
Foothills Gateway, Summer 2000 
The Women's Center,  Spring 2000
American Cancer Society, Summer 1999
Adult Fitness Program at CSU, Spring 1999
Men's Health
Depression. It's Different — For men, signs might be irritability, lack of focus, Fall 2007
Men: Answers just a click away, Fall 2003
When It Comes to Men's Health, Try an Ounce of Prevention, Winter 1999
Mental Health
Wounded Warriors — Persuading veterans to access mental-health services when in need, Spring 2010
Easy does it: Set reasonable expectations and make this a holiday to remember, Winter 2006
Speaking from experience — Advocate paves way for consumers needing help on road to recovery, Fall 2006
Are you staying mentally sharp? Summer 2006
When 'baby blues' raise red flags, Spring 2006
'Tis the season for SAD — What to do about those winter blues, Winter 2005
2 local clinics put integrated care concept into practice, Fall 2005
Integrated Care: A team approach to healing mind & body, Fall 2005

New PVH crisis center aims to improve evaluation, referral, Spring 2005
The 12 (Happier) Days of Christmas, Winter 2004
Is it Just a Stage or a Mental Health Issue? Spring 2004
EMDR: Therapy sheds light on trauma, Spring 2003
Depression: Not a natural part of aging, Winter 2002
Traumatized by the Past? Quiz helps identify post-traumatic stress disorder, Fall 2002
Connections opens as mental health & substance abuse resource center
Do You Suffer From Anxiety? This Screening Quiz May Help You Decide
Coming Soon: A One-stop Resource for Mental Health & Substance Abuse, Spring 2002
Depression screening, Summer 2001
Unhappy Holidays, Winter 1999
Need Help Coping?, Fall 1999 (support groups)
Choosing a Therapist That's Right for You, Spring 1999
Nutrition
Stir It Up — Soups and stews make perfect health potion, Winter 2010
The Mighty Lentil — Small legume packs big punch, Fall 2010
Don't Fan the Flame — Anti-inflammatory foods can help prevent disease, Spring 2010
Seasonal Vegetables — Healthy foods to warm you in winter, Winter 2009
Beyond Wheat — Healthy cooking without all the gluten, Fall 2009
Secrets of the Mediterranean — Age-old traditions serve up modern-day health, Summer 2009
Eat Better, Spend Less — How to stretch your food dollar while improving nutrition, Winter 2008
Farm to Table — Healthy diets make a healthy community, Fall 2008
Beans Add Magic to the Meal — Flavor and health benefits are no illusion, Spring 2008
Going Nuts Over Squash, Winter 2007
Best Bets for Organics, Fall 2007
This holiday give the gift of good eats, Winter 2006
Gluten-free, you and me, Summer 2006
Kid Food — Easy and healthy snacks, Summer 2006
Good eating habits start at home, Spring 2006
Just the fats ma'am — Knowing good fats from bad is key to your health, Winter 2005
Happy trails to you — Easy snacks to fix and take with, Summer 2005
Make your plate a palette, Spring 2005
Hungry for nutrition answers? Winter 2004
Hungry for nutrition answers? Fall 2004
Fed up with Finicky Eaters? Cheers to happier meals for parents, kids alike, Summer 2004
For snacks with staying power, think mini meals, Spring 2004
Eating healthy pays, Winter 2003
Cholesterol busting: Your best first step is changing what you eat, Fall 2003
The grills of summer: There's more to cooking on the barbie than beef, Summer 2003
Still Green about What to do With Greens? Spring 2003
Souper Supper: How to Make Healthy Soup, Winter 2002
Go for the Great Grains, Fall 2002
Chop, chop! Eat Your Veggies, Summer 2002
Food for thought: Check the label, Spring 2002
Eating Healthy: How do New Cholesterol Guidelines Affect You? Fall 2001
Zesty Salsas, Summer 2001
The Trouble With Diets, Spring 2001
What Does a Healthy Meal Look Like? Winter 2000
Back to School Brown Bagging, Fall 2000
Round Up Your Friends, Time for a Good Grilling, Summer 2000 
Low Fat, High Fat, Good Fat, Bad Fat?, Spring 2000
If you're confused about fats, this will help.
Lighten Up Your Holidays, Winter 1999
Cholesterol Q and A, Fall 1999
"Bone Up" Your Diet Now, Summer 1999
The Joy of Soy, Spring 1999
Osteoporosis
Strong Bones Begin in Childhood, Summer 2008
Saving for Strong Bones, Winter 1999
"Bone Up" Your Diet Now, Summer 1999
Pandemic Flu
Flu Update, Fall 2009
Make a plan to be prepared for any crisis, Spring 2007
Larimerflu.org — Local web site offers answers, resources, Winter 2006
Are you ready for a pandemic? Fall 2006
Prescriptions
Prescription Assistance — Now accepting new clients, Fall 2006
Advice comes over the counter — Consumers can find trusted resource in pharmacist, Winter 2004
Weigh options carefully in considering Medicare drug discount cards, Summer 2004
Health District program still here to offer help, Summer 2004
Program fills need for Prescriptions, Fall 2002
Saving Money on Prescriptions, Summer 2000
Recipes
Recipe Archive
Wellness
Not Too Hot, Not Too Cold — Protect yourself from hyperthermia and hypothermia, Winter 2010
Making Sense of Blood Pressure — Knowing the facts may save your life, Summer 2010
Metabolic Syndrome — Excess belly fat + other risk factors = more serious health problems, Fall 2007
Achoo! 'Tis the season, Spring 2005
Bah flu bug! Healthy habits keep germs at bay, Winter 2004
Back-to-school good time to brush up on health, safety, Fall 2004
Don't let the flu knock you down — Get your flu shot today, Fall 2004
Wellness on the Web
Newly diagnosed? Find a trusted resource, chat, learn, Spring 2004
Men: Answers just a click away, Fall 2003
Healthinfosource.com — New local resource debuts, Summer 2003
Hungry for food resources? Tips for health eating and cooking abound on the web, Spring 2003
From insurance to health tips, you've got a 'coach' in your corner, Winter 2002
Research Alternative Medicine Carefully, Fall 2002
Search and You Will Find ... Health Information Right Here in Larimer County, Summer 2002
The Healthcare Policy Debate, Spring 2002
Easy Ways to Find Answers to Tough Teen Questions, Winter 2001
Cholesterol and National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute site, Fall 2001
Depression screening, Summer 2001
American Dietetic Association, Spring 2001
Heart web sites, Fall 2000
Government Sites: CDC and NIH, Summer 2000
WebMD, Spring 2000
How Do I Know Which Sites to Trust?, Winter 1999
Intelihealth, Fall 1999
Colorado HealthSite, Summer 1999
General Health Information Sites, Spring 1999
Women's Health
Gender Inequality - heart disease treats women differently, Fall 2010
What's a woman to do when it comes to mammograms?, Fall 2002
What You Can Expect When You're Expecting: Maternity coverage, Spring 2001
Managing Menopause, Spring 2001
Colorado Women's Cancer Control Initiative: Free Screenings Early On, Fall 2001

 
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