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Health
District offices will be closed today, Friday, Feb. 3,
due to weather conditions.
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Health District Board Provisionally Approves
Amended Operating Lease with PVHS
The board
of directors of the Health District of Northern Larimer County voted
last night to provisionally approve amendments to the operating
lease under which Poudre Valley Health System (PVHS) operates the
Health District-owned Poudre Valley Hospital.
Read more.
Public hearing for community input:
Thursday, Feb. 16, 7
p.m., Hilton Fort Collins, 425 W. Prospect Ave. Written public
comment also accepted at
board@healthdistrict.org. Deadline for written submissions is
Wednesday, Feb. 22. |
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Arthritis is a
disease that affects the cushioning between and around joints, which
are those parts of the body where two bones meet.
But here's
the good news: Many treatments, including self-management, can
significantly reduce symptoms, allowing you to live well with the
disease and continue to do the things you enjoy most.
Read the
full story in the latest issue of
Health District Compass. |
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CHP+ and Medicaid offer full-coverage
health insurance for uninsured Colorado families who meet financial
requirements. No monthly costs. Low copays.
We make it easy to
apply!
Call CHP+/Medicaid Outreach
970-472-0444 |
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Heart-health Screenings
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Want to lower your risk for heart disease and
diabetes? Start by finding out your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers
and understanding what they mean at one of our convenient community
screenings.Find out
your total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, blood glucose
and triglycerides in 20 minutes. Sliding fees available.
Appointment required.
Call 224-5209.
See complete schedule.
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Next open screening: |
Feb. 9,
8:15-10:30 am
Timberline Church
2908 S. Timberline |
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We can help! |
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Community Discussion Group Summary Available
In November 2010, we held a
series of community discussions and asked local residents their
thoughts on healthcare.
Read what they had to say. |
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Free nicotine patches or gum
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6-week personalized program
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Individual or class approach
New class starts January 12!
Call 224-5209
or
register online |
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Healthcare on the radio
Learn about services provided by the Health
District and other local health agencies and hear about health
issues affecting our community.
Community at Work
KRFC 88.9 FM
5:30 to 6 p.m. every first Thursday of the month
Listen to
podcasts of past shows.
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Need a
doctor or dentist?
Visit
HealthInfoSource. It's
your one-stop source for finding more than 3,000 local healthcare
providers — from traditional to alternative care. Pick from a
variety of health-related classes and support groups or read up on
health topics.
A
free service of the Health District, PVHS/PVH Foundation, and the
Larimer County Department of Health and Environment
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