Tyler Metroff, OTR/L Occupational Therapist, Delta Health Outpatient Therapies and Sports Performance It is that time of year again when temperatures drop and joint pain starts to increase. Cold temperatures can cause increased pain, reduce our circulation, and impact...
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When is a child’s behavior normally oppositional?
Amanda Lovette, MD, Delta Health Pediatrics As parents, it's natural to wonder if your child's oppositional behavior is just a normal part of growing up or something more concerning. All children test boundaries and express defiance at times, but there are instances...
Top Tips for Families Preparing for Back-to-School Season
Amanda Lovette, MD, Delta Health Pediatrics As the back-to-school season approaches, it's time to gear up for a smooth transition from summer fun to school routines. Here are some top tips to help you and your kids get ready for a fantastic school year ahead!...
Keeping Kids Safe in Hot Cars: Essential Tips
Dr. Lovette, Delta Health Pediatrics Summer brings fun in the sun, but it also brings a serious danger: the risk of heatstroke for children left in hot cars. This is a heartbreaking and preventable tragedy that affects families across the country, including here in...
When Men Can’t ‘Walk It Off’
Redefining Behavioral Health in the Modern Age Andrew Henderson, MA LPC NCC Behavioral Health Provider, Delta Health Adult Primary Care According to studies over the last 10 years, approximately 75 percent of behavioral health therapists in this country are female....
Sunburn Risks at High Altitude
Amanda Lovette, MD, Delta Health Pediatrics The breathtaking vistas, the crisp mountain air, the sense of adventure—nothing quite compares to the exhilaration of scaling great heights. We who live in Colorado will soon be seeking out these high mountain views because...
Natural Fertility Services for Family Planning
Catherine Jimenez, M.D. My name is Catherine Jimenez, and I am a family medicine and obstetrics physician at the Delta Health Family Medicine clinic. My family and I are relatively new to the Western Slope, but I grew up in Southeastern rural Colorado. We are excited...
Tips to Help New Teen Drivers
Amanda Lovette, MD, Delta Health Pediatrics There are routinely a few times in a parent’s life when fear or anxiety rear their ugly head and we worry excessively about our children. The first day they go to school can be one of those days. The first boyfriend or...
Managing Stress Through Acupuncture: Acudetox
Managing Stress Through Acupuncture: Acudetox Lendol Lawrence, LPC, ADS, CCTP, BSP-C Behavioral Health Provider As an avid fisherman and a therapist for over a decade, I have spent a considerable amount of time teaching people how to manage their stress. I like to...
Improving Behavioral Healthcare for the Community
The latest on inpatient and outpatient Behavioral Health Services at Delta Health Outpatient Behavioral Health Update Becky Ela, MSW, LCSW Behavioral Health Manager, Outpatient Services Things are hoppin’ on the outpatient side of the behavioral health world at Delta...