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  • The AIDS Stigma

    The AIDS Stigma

    One of the biggest issues surrounding HIV is the stigma attached to the disease.  Not only do you have the association of homosexuality but also with other risky behaviors such as injection drug use and promiscuity.  It’s true that many people who are infected have been exposed to HIV through homosexual relationships and drug use,...

    Sep 2, 2010  |  No Comments

  • Free Diabetic Education!

    Free Diabetic Education!

    Ahh, the cool, crisp, and refreshing air!  As we head into autumn, remember that this is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors. Taking the family out for nature walks to discover fall foliage will invigorate and inspire. (Take allergy meds as needed!) There are almost 50 opportunities each day to work in 30 minutes of activity....

    Aug 31, 2010  |  No Comments

  • Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, It’s Back to School We Go!

    Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, It’s Back to School We Go!

    For one week out of every year, Northwest Health Services celebrates something that is VERY special to us: National Community Health Center Week. This year during the week of August 8-14, NHS will be celebrating who we are by sharing our time reaching out to hundreds of kids at back to school fairs. Our outreach...

    Aug 2, 2010  |  No Comments

  • 20th Annual Red Rock Fun Run!

    20th Annual Red Rock Fun Run!

    This year will mark the 20th annual Red Rock Fun Run event. Something new this year will be our Professional Digital Chip Timing!!! The Red Rock Fun Run starts and finishes in front of the old Mound City Clinic located at 502 State Street, Mound City. Sponsored by Northwest Health Services. Download Registration Form Date:...

    Jun 28, 2010  |  No Comments

  • T-Ball and Football and Soccer, Oh My!

    T-Ball and Football and Soccer, Oh My!

    It’s that time of year! Summer Spike, Boy Scout Camp, T-Ball games, Soccer leagues, on top of all the fall high school sports!  Throughout the craziness of summer sports and camps that kids participate in, it’s important to remember the safety and wellness that go along with all these activities. In the sports medicine field,...

    Jun 15, 2010  |  1 Comment

  • A Berry Fun Provider!

    A Berry Fun Provider!

    As I sat down at Hazels Coffee Shop waiting for Katie to join me, I thought to myself “This is going to be a fun interview!” Katie Gilmore is a new Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) for Northwest Health Services. We were actually in the same orientation class on February 1, 2010. We found we had...

    May 28, 2010  |  No Comments

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