Health briefs: Drop-in flu shot clinics planned
Sasha Nelson
Steamboat Springs — Flu clinic, cardiovascular screenings planned
Northwest Colorado Health is holding a drop-in flu clinic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Mountain Valley Bank, 2201 Curve Plaza. Flu shots will be available for all ages. Attendees are asked to bring insurance cards. Low-cost options are available for those without insurance. Cash and checks will be accepted. Free cardiovascular screenings (including blood pressure and blood glucose tests, BMI and cholesterol panel) will also be available. For a schedule of upcoming flu clinics, visit northwestcoloradohealth.org/flu.
Drop-in flu clinic in Clark
Northwest Colorado Health is holding drop-in flu clinics in Clark on Monday, Oct. 17. The clinics will be from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at North Routt Charter School and from 4:15 to 6 p.m. at the Clark Store. Flu and pneumonia shots will be available for all ages. Bring Medicare, Medicaid, CHP+ (Child Health Plan Plus) or other insurance cards. Low-cost options are available for those wi thout insurance. Cash and checks will be accepted. Flu shots also are available by appointment. For more information or to schedule and appointment, call 970-879-1632.
Alzheimer’s presentation Oct. 19 in Hayden
Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter will present “Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s: Early Detection Matters” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Hayden Public Library. For more information or to register, call 970-472-9798 or email mbrown2@alz.org.
Steamboat Naturopathic offering specials for national naturopathic medicine week
Naturopathic medicine week is set for Oct. 10 through 16. The week was created through a congressional resolution recognizing the value of naturopathic medicine in providing “safe, effective and affordable health care” and encouraging Americans to learn more.
To honor naturopathic medicine week, Steamboat Naturopathic will offer naturopathy to new patients at half price. For more information, call 970-871-7829.
Natural Grocers presents turkey talks
Nutritional Health Coach Alicia McLeod will present “Let’s Talk Turkeys” from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, Saturday, Oct. 22 and Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Natural Grocers, 335 Lincoln Avenue. Attendees can stop by the Q&A Turkey Table and have questions answered about the difference between free-range, free-range organic and heritage bird turkeys.
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Steamboat is in for a scorcher week that could rewrite the record books
It is going to be a hot week in Steamboat Springs.
