Family Health Guide 2018

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HELPING THE DAILY ROUTINE

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f you feel your child is constantly struggling in any area of daily routines, try out some of the following strategies. In addition, a call to your doctor and a possible Occupational Therapy referral may be the key to success for everyone involved.

This is only a short list. Please keep in mind that not all these activities fit into black-and-white categories, and what works for one kiddo may not work for the next.

TO CALM DOWN Does your child seem more active that his/her peers? Or does your child seem to have “triggers” that send him/her into a state of hyperactivity? If so here are a few tips...

Calm down strategies: • Darkening the lighting in the room.

• “Heavy work” activities: pushing a heavy laundry basket around a “track.”

• Being a “Helper” moving or carrying something weighted upstairs or around the house.

• Drinking yogurt or applesauce using a straw for oral motor input as well as calming input.

• Inverting the head through yoga postures like downward dog, bend over and touch your toes and taking deep breaths.

• Very chewy foods like beef jerky or fruit snacks left out in open air for a while to get a bit harder.

• Big hugs or squeezes.

• Using weighted blankets, weighted compression vests, bean bags or pillow smashes, and even vibrating stuffed animals/ pillows.

• Make glitter bottles for calming.

• Mindfulness apps for kids/ meditation apps.

• Grounding essential oils: e.g.

Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Frankincense.

TO PERK UP Does your child seem more lethargic than peers, have a difficult time waking up in the morning or from naps or struggle to get through the day without a nap when one is not possible? If so here are some tips...

Alerting Activities to Wake up the Brain/Body: • Increasing the natural light in a room or go outside.

• In standing: hand to opposite knee touches x10 repetitions switching each time.

• Sour/sweet/crunchy treats.

• Have a “dance party” and play songs with movement also “freeze dance.”

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Abnormal results and second looks Don’t freak out when you get the call!

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t some point, every woman has a health scare. Whether it’s an abnormal pap or a call back on a mammogram, many of us have been there and it’s no fun. When you get that call, don’t freak out. Here’s why: Most of the time nothing is majorly wrong. If you Google lump in breast you will likely be bombarded with articles on breast cancer. If you get an abnormal Pap test, your mind can jump to cervical cancer, but it shouldn’t.

There are lots of reasons for abnormal results and second looks. We live in a cautious medical world.

ABNORMAL PAP TESTS Let’s start with Pap screens. What’s an abnormal pap? During a Pap test your doctor scrapes cells from your cervix and sends them to the lab to make sure they are normal and no cancer cells are present. Abnormal cells are rated for their severity. Precancerous cells, known as dysplasia, can be mild, moderate or severe (CIN 1-3, respectively). Depending on the rating, your doctor will recommend a retest in a few months, or want to perform a colposcopy to take a closer look, or opt to remove more serious cells with a biopsy. A biopsy simply means taking a larger sampling of cells.

Did you know that you can have an abnormal Pap for a variety of reasons?

A surprising one is simply because you had sex the night before. Abnormal Pap tests are also caused by infections. So tell yourself that it’s likely fine, because most likely it is—then see what your doctor recommends.

Pap tests are recommended every three years starting at the age of 21 through age 65. Yet if you have a family history of cervical cancer, ask your doctor if you should get screened more regularly.

CALL BACK FOR A DIAGNOSTIC MAMMOGRAM OR ULTRASOUND Have you had your first breast lump scare yet? I was in my late 30s when

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I had mine. I went in for my annual mammogram and was told I’d need an ultrasound. There was a lump they wanted to check out further. On film it looked like a cyst, but to be extra sure they recommended having it aspirated—that means sticking a needle, guided by ultrasound, into the cyst and draining it. I had a few worrying days of waiting for the appointment, but good news came quickly. Within minutes, the doctor said all was fine as the cyst collapsed upon itself indicating it was just fluid and there was nothing else to the gray area that showed up on the ultrasound.

Since that happened I’ve heard other women tell of the same experience. I’m here to say if this happens to you, don’t give it a moment’s worry. It will more than likely be a simple cyst or another benign, non-cancerous lump.

According to WebMD, 80 percent of breast lumps are benign.

The biggest maker of breast lumps is fibrocystic changes that occur in our breasts as we age. As our hormones

fluctuate lumps can form, which happens most often right before menstruation. Cysts usually go away on their own. Cysts move around when you push on them and are often tender.

They also grow, shrink or disappear after your period. Cancerous tumors, on the other hand, often feel hard, may not hurt and don’t noticeably change from month to month.

In the past, women were advised to get a screening mammogram every year. Not so today. One reason recommendations changed was because mammograms often provoke additional testing on non-cancerous cysts, causing unneeded cost and concern. That means you’ve got a decision to make. While the federal guidelines suggest getting a mammo every two years starting at age 50, you should consider your own risk factors for breast cancer. There are many women who get breast cancer in their 40s, some with no family history whatsoever, so getting screened early isn’t a bad idea. Talk with your doctor and make an informed decision.

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Out in the cold

Enjoy outdoor Colorado’s winter activities

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olorado is a great place for families to enjoy year-round outdoor activities. The colder weather is swiftly approaching and being prepared and staying safe is the best way to experience all our great state has to offer.

Here are six quick and easy safety tips for your family.

LAYERS, LAYERS, LAYERS. The sun keeps us nice and warm during the day but as the sun goes down, it can quickly cool down. Bring extra layers in case of quick weather changes or if you know you will be staying out past sundown. When strapping a child into a 5-point harness car seat, keep on only the lightest layer to help you gauge the tightness of the harness. You should not be able to pinch the shoulder strap webbing at the top of the shoulders. Puffy jackets can make it seem tight, but the force of a crash could compress the material and cause the child to be looser than you thought.

APPLY SUNSCREEN With our higher altitude and strong sun, it is still possible to get sunburned in the winter. Especially if there is snow on the ground as it reflects the sun.

WEAR YOUR HELMET When skiing and snowboarding, wearing a helmet can decrease the risk of injuries by up to 50 percent. Kids are always striving to be like us so it is important to be a good role model.

Make it a family outing where everyone picks out her own helmet. Also, if a child is just learning how to ski or snowboard, lessons are a great way for them to build confidence and reduce their risk of injury.

STAY HYDRATED Drier winters plus higher altitudes equals a higher output of fluids. This is

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because moisture from your skin evaporates quicker plus we exhale and perspire twice as much moisture. Bring plenty of water for the entire family to stay hydrated. Coffee, tea, soda and juice can take fluids from your body so water is best.

INSTALL AND CHECK SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS Both smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors should be installed on every level of the home and in all sleeping areas. Check monthly to make sure each detector works and that they aren’t expired. They expire 10 years after the manufacturing date on the alarm.

And, while it is still warm enough, create and practice a fire escape plan with the entire family. This way everyone will feel prepared in case of a true emergency.

FROSTBITE AND HYPOTHERMIA If the family has been outside for a long time or any clothing has gotten wet, it is much easier to get frostbite and/or hypothermia. Coming inside to warm up and put on dry clothes is a great way to prevent both. If you see pale, grey or blistered skin, especially on the ears, nose, fingers and toes, these are signs of frostbite. Run the affected area under warm (not hot) water and visit an urgent care if color does not return to the area. As for hypothermia, signs include slurred speech, shivering and unusual clumsiness. Call 9-1-1 immediately if you believe your child has hypothermia.

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Being mindful

Model Mindfulness skills to help your kids achieve calm

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ou’ve heard the term mindfulness, but do you know what it really means? It’s much deeper than simply paying attention to one thing at a time. Mindfulness helps you choose your response to what’s happening around you, rather than simply reacting to it. To understand, imagine yourself as a kayaker and the river as your life. Mindfulness lets you decide which current you want to ride or which eddy to rest in rather than letting the strongest current take you wherever it’s headed. As you can imagine, having the ability to stay mindful is not only self-empowering, but a vital skill in achieving success. Self-regulation—or the ability to steer your own boat—leads to many other benefits, including feeling centered and calm. To model mindfulness, infuse these simple habits into your interactions with your kids.

START BY NOTICING WHEN YOU ARE NOT PAYING ATTENTION “A common definition of mindfulness is

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paying attention to one thing at a time, without judgment. But that demands knowing how to pay attention in the first place, which can be a difficult skill for kids to master. I like to start by helping kids notice when they are not paying attention,” says Judith Norman, MA, MS, LPC, RPT, licensed professional and school counselor and certified synergetic play therapist.

In her work with kids in northern Colorado schools, Norman teaches this pre-skill of mindfulness by ringing a bell. Kids are told to put their thumb up when their attention drifts away from the sound of the bell. In other words, they make a motion to indicate they’ve lost focus, and to remind themselves to once again listen to the bell.

“The awareness that you are no longer focusing on the bell is mindfulness,” she states.

She tells how parents and teachers say, ‘Pay attention’ to their kids, but if a child doesn’t know how to focus on just one thing and block out the rest of

the noise in the room or in his head, that can’t happen. Using a body cue, like putting up a thumb or raising a hand while reading when they stop paying attention, reminds kids to focus back on the task at hand.

Noticing when your mind starts wandering is a great skill to have in the classroom, but also at home. Paying attention strengthens relationships as it helps us really listen to what someone is saying. One study reported by mindfulschools.org found that people who had mindfulness training could not only show others more compassion than those without training, but they could also show themselves more compassion—hence the calming effect. Studies also show that mindfulness reduces stress and improves anxiety.

Strengthen your child’s ability to be mindful by making it a game and playing it during different times, like in the car or at a restaurant waiting for food. For example, while driving say, ‘Let’s just focus with our eyes, and when

Want help learning mindfulness?

Classes, websites and books on mindfulness for you and your children.

Classes

Braindrops Play Therapy & Wellness 209 E. Plum, Fort Collins • braindropsplaytherapy.com • (970) 818-0882 Judith Norman offers parenting classes, family support and mindfulness training. Combines neuro-biology, psychology, physiology and movement.​​​​​​

Web resources

Synergetic Play Therapy On-line Parenting Series: Managing Your Child’s Moods and Behaviors Lisa Dion, presenter • braindropsplaytherapy.com Teaching Heart Institute Improving Social and Emotional Intelligence, One Day at a Time teachingheartinstitute.com

Books

No Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind, By Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson Growing Up Mindful: Essential Practices to Help Children, Teens, and Families Find Balance, Calm, and Resilience, by Christopher Willard Mindful Movements: Ten Exercises for Well-Being (Children’s book)

by Thich Nhat Hanh, Wietske Vriezen

we forget and start listening to the radio or thinking about something else like the day ahead, let’s make a peace sign.’

Remind your kids there is no right or wrong way to do it, and if they lose focus quickly that’s okay. Mindfulness is a practice, after all. By playing with it, you are helping them learn how to steer their own boat.

Mindfulness is now being used in both the Poudre School District in Fort Collins and the Thompson Valley School District in Loveland. Norman has taught several mindfulness programs, including In Focus and Mind Up to teachers and administrators.

“In Focus is great because it integrates neuroscience and helps kids learn how to calm down their brainstems, among other skills. It’s encouraging to see so many schools interested in mindfulness. That was not the case even five years ago,” she adds.

She explains that we use our brains from the bottom up—from the brain stem, which regulates basic functions, to the cerebrum, which

helps us generate higher level, more complex thoughts. It’s much easier to focus when we have access to our whole brain, and mindfulness helps us open ourselves to that. When our brains are deregulated, we often get stuck in the lower regions of our brain, making it harder to think and concentrate.

EXPRESS WHAT YOU ARE FEELING, BOTH EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICALLY Staying mindful helps us regulate our emotions. It’s not just mind over matter—mindfulness literally creates neurological changes in our brains that help us to be less reactive and enhance our ability to manage our emotions.

Norman thinks parents have been steered wrong by the advice to not express negative emotions in front of our kids. She believes by holding things back we are sending our kids the message that it’s not okay to have certain feelings. In other words, it’s not okay to be fully you.

“In my opinion, the biggest gift you can give your children is to be authentic.

When you are truly yourself you send a consistent message, where your nonverbal cues match your words. By doing so, you give your children permission to be wholly themselves as well,” she says.

Norman advocates that parents honestly express their feelings in the moment. She gives the example of standing in a long line and feeling frustrated. Rather than trying to hold it in, she suggests describing what’s happening in your body and saying how you feel. For example, ‘I am feeling frustrated right now. My hands feel really tight and my shoulders hurt.’ Then shake out your hands and wiggle your arms.

“By recognizing what’s happening for you and expressing it both verbally and physically you are modeling for them not only what it feels like to experience that emotion, but how to express it in a healthy way. Don’t be surprised if you see your child mimicking you the next time they have that emotion,” she adds.

This doesn’t mean you have free reign to explode when you are angry. If kids see you stomp around and yell they immediately think they did something wrong. Rather, if they hear you say you are angry and see you rub your legs or shake your shoulders they see it as you soothing yourself and managing your anger. Your kids will learn that it doesn’t have to be scary when mom or dad is mad. They can see that it’s okay to get mad and that anger can be expressed without feeling threatening to someone else. The opposite happens when you hold it in and don’t say anything, leaving the vibe hanging in the room.

“When nothing is said your kids’ bodies download your tense feelings into their nervous systems. It’s the way we work. Our energy impacts those around us on a physiological level, there’s no way around it,” Norman says.

When feelings are really intense it’s best to name your feelings of overwhelm and the need to take care of yourself, leaving the room to gain composure if necessary. Yet in most situations when you feel yourself having a physiological reaction to an experience or emotion, say so and show how to move through it.

“That’s mindfulness,” concludes Norman.

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Family Health Directory 2018-2019

Editor’s Note: The area code for phone numbers is (970) unless otherwise noted.

ACUPUNCTURE

Goldstone Acupuncture & Whole Health 300 Boardwalk Dr., Bldg. 6A, FC 970-227-1906 www.goldstoneacupuncture.com Wisdom Ways Acupuncture 363 W. Drake Road, Ste. 1, FC 227-3077 www.wisdomwaysacupuncture.com

ALLERGY Allergy Partners 555 Prospect Ave., EP, 221-2370 2121 E. Harmony Rd., FC, 221-2370 1130 38th Ave., Ste. A, GR, 330-5391 2026 Blue Mesa St., LV, 663-0144 www.allergypartners.com Banner Health – Allergy Care 702-A W. Drake Rd., FC, 498-9226 2923 Ginnala Dr., LV, 669-6660 www.bannerhealth.com Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers 2014 Caribou Dr., Ste. 200, FC, 221-1681 3400 W. 16th St., Bldg. 5, Unit Y, GR 356-3907, www.coloradoallergy.com

CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE SERVICES

Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline St., Ste. 120, FC 267-9600 1491 N. Denver Ave., Ste. 101, LV 663-2225 www.scottfamilyhealth.com Weld Family Clinic of Chiropractic 1713 61st Ave., Ste. 102, GR 356-5255 www.weldfamilyclinic.com

DENTAL & ORTHODONTICS Adventure Dental & Vision 3485 C West 10th St., GR, 353-4746 www.adventuregreeley.com Alpine Dental Health 1015 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC, 482-6034 718 S. College Ave., FC, 484-5297 www.alpinedentalhealth.com Aronson Family Dental 4027 E. Boardwalk Dr., FC, 472-0488 www.aronsonfamilydental.com BenchMark Dental 1555 Main Street, A-2, WS, 686-7858 www.BenchMarkDentalCare.com Big Grins 3221 Eastbrook Dr. #A-101, FC 407-1020 www.biggrinswithdrgreg.com

Academy of Natural Therapy 631 8th Ave., GR, 352-1181 www.natural-therapy.com

Smile Doctors Braces 4360 Boardwalk Dr., Ste. 200, FC 226-5505 2021 Clubhouse Dr., GR, 372-0277 www.smiledoctors.com

lvm - Family & Sport Chiropractic 1035 Robertson St., FC, 224-2282 www.drmontywilburndc.com

Bright Now! Dental 3531 S. College Ave., FC, 498-8706 www.brightnow.com

Impact Chiropractic Family Health Center 1730 S. College Ave., Ste. 100, FC, 223-5501 www.impact-chiropractic.com

Center for Endodontic Care 1331 E. Prospect Rd. B-1, FC, 232-3750 516 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV, 232-3757 www.centerforendocare.com

Hand Chiropractic 1630 S. Lemay Ave. Ste. 4, FC 221-9300

Centre Family Dentistry 1001 Centre Ave., FC, 407-1001 www.fortcollinsdentist.com

Pivotal Wellness 2550 Stover St., Bldg. F101, FC 266-0003, www.pivotalwellness.com

Choice Dental Care, LLC Thomas Harvey, DDS 1040 E. Elizabeth St., Ste. 202, FC 224-4093 www.choicedentalcarellc.com

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Crane & Seager Orthodontics 4144 Timberline Rd., FC, 226-6443 3520 E. 15th St., Ste. 101, LV 663-4871, www.drcraneorthodontics.com

Pediatric Dentistry of Loveland 2800 Madison Square Dr. #1, LV 669-7711 www.tropicalteeth.com

Dental Connections 202 Bristlecone Dr., 493-3366 www.healthdistrict.org

Pediatric Dentistry of the Rockies 4609 S. Timberline Rd., Ste. 103B, FC, 484-4104 www.RockiesKidsDDS.com

Family Dental Clinic 202 Bristlecone Dr. 416-5331 www.healthdistrict.org Goings Orthodontics 4733 S. Timberline Rd. #101, FC 7859 6th St., Ste. 150, Wellington 1218 W. Ash St., WS 377-1888 www.goingsorthodontics.com Greeley Dental Care 1813 61st Ave., Ste. 210, GR 373-5012 www.GreeleyDentalCare.com Greeley Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics 6632 10th St., Ste. 101, GR 353-4848 www.GreeleyModernDentistry.com

Perfect Teeth 1856 N. College Ave. #110, FC 672-4126 902 14th St., GR, 616-6474 1685 Rocky Mountain Ave., Ste. 400 LV, 800-2597 3400 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV 800-2683 www.perfectteeth.com Poudre Valley Family Dental 2032 Lowe St., Ste. 100, FC 221-3020 www.poudrevalleyfamilydental.com Richter Orthodontics 1813 61st Ave., Ste. 100, GR 281-4452 www.richterorthodontics.com

Kindergrins 126 E 29th St., LV, 635-4353 www.kindergrins.com

Sherick Orthodontics 1136 E. Stuart St. #2-160, FC 221-2616 2984 Ginnala Dr., LV, 663-4356 600 S. St. Vrain Ave., Ste. 3., EP 221-2616 www.psherickdds.com

KidsFirst Dental 2121 Midpoint Dr., Ste. 102, FC 484-5437 www.kidsfirstfc.com

Shores Family Dentistry 4360 Boardwalk Dr. #100, FC 226-2920 www.shoresfamilydentistry.com

Milnor Orthodontics 1103 S. Shields St., FC, 620-9372 www.milnororthodontics.com

ToothZone 1220 Oak Park Dr., FC 383 W. Drake Rd. #103, FC 223-8687, www.toothzone.com

Johnston & Johnston Family Dentistry 2001 S. Shields St., Bldg. E, Ste. 200, FC, 493-5120

Northern Colorado Orthodontics 1295 Main St. #4, WS, 674-0717 www.nocoortho.com Northern Smiles Family Dental 1297 Main St., Ste. 3, WS, 686-7775 www.northernsmilesfamilydental.com Orthodontic Associates of Greeley 3400 W. 16th St., Bldg. 4-V, GR 573-7525 www.drbradsmiles.com

Vinna C. Norris, DDS 1221 E. Elizabeth St., Ste. 2, FC 221-1400 www.dentistsfortcollins.com W Orthodontics, David Way, DDS 1424 E. Horsetooth Rd. #1, FC 223-8080, www.orthoway.com Ward Orthodontics 2720 Council Tree Ave., Ste. 266, FC 818-8798, www.wardortho.com

Wells & Abrames Dental 702 W. Drake Rd., Bldg. G, FC 493-9299 www.wellsabramesdental.com Wild for a Smile Children’s Dentistry 1819 61st Ave., Ste. 101, GR, 506-1339 www.wildforasmile.com Windsor Pediatric Dentistry 1299 W. Main St., Unit C, WS, 674-3247 www.windsorpediatricdentistry.com Windsor Smiles Orthodontics 1218 W. Ash St., WS, 460-0791 www.WindsorSmilesOrtho.com Zimmer Family Dentistry 1343 E. Prospect Rd. #D1, FC 221-4500 www.zimmerfamilydentistry.com

DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION TEAM Wellness & Prevention 2900 S. College Ave., FC 224-9931, www.teamwandp.org

FAMILY PHYSICIANS Associates in Family Medicine Several locations in FC, LV, WS. 224-1670, www.afmfc.com Banner Health Clinics Several locations in northern Colorado.

833-252-5535 www.bannerhealth.com Daniel B. Jinich, MD, PC 2001 S. Shields St. #201, FC 221-9991, www.docdan.net Direct Family Care of Northern Colorado 126 W. Harvard St., Ste.1, FC 632-4931 www.directfamilycareofnoco.com Foothills Family Care, LLC 3213 Nelson Ln., FC, 221-5858 www.foothillsfamilycarellc.com Healing Gardens Health Center 315 Canyon Ave., FC, 472-6789 www.thehealinggardens.org Kaiser Permanente Several locations in northern Colorado. 855-208-7221 www.kaiserpermanente.org Mallory Family Wellness 1548 N. Boise Ave., LV, 669-9245 www.docmallory.com Miramont Family Medicine Several locations in northern Colorado.

225-5000, www.miramont.us

Mountain View Family Medicine, PC 2121 E. Harmony Rd., Unit 310, FC, 221-3855 www.mountainviewfamily medicinepc.com Nextera Healthcare 1006 Robertson St., FC 126 W. Harvard St., Ste. 1, FC 1135 N. Lincoln Ave., Ste. 6, LV 303-501-2600 www.nexterahealthcare.com Rocky Mountain Family Physicians 1124 E. Elizabeth, Bldg. C, FC 484-0798, www.RMFamilyPhys.com Salud Family Health Centers Located in Estes Park and Fort Collins 484-0999, www.saludclinic.org Sunrise Community Health Several locations in northern Colorado.

353-9403 www.sunrisecommunityhealth.org UCHealth Family Medicine Center 1025 Pennock Pl., FC, 495-8800 www.uchealth.org UCHealth Medical Group Several locations in northern Colorado.

624-4420, www.uchealth.org Youth Clinic 1200 E. Elizabeth, FC, 267-9510 1214 Oak Park Dr., FC 2695 Rocky Mountain Ave. #260, LV 4845 Weitzel St., Ste. 101, Timnath www.youthclinic.com

FITNESS & RECREATION Chilson Recreation Center 700 E. Fourth St., LV, 962-2386 www.cityofloveland.org City of Greeley Recreation Center 651 10th Ave., GR, 350-9400 www.greeleygov.com/recreation Fit5 Studio 4637 S. Mason St., Unit A1, FC 775-3955, www.fit5studio.com Genesis Lifestyle Fitness 1307 E. Prospect, FC, 224-2582 901 Oakridge Dr., FC, 282-1000 1800 Heath Pkwy., FC, 221-5000 3755 Precision Dr., LV, 744-5005 www.genesishealthclubs.com Loveland Athletic Club 1000 S. Lincoln Ave., LV, 663-4009 www.lovelandathleticclub.com Raintree Athletic Club 2555 S. Shields St., FC, 490-1300 www.raintreeathleticclub.com

Northside Aztlan Community Center 112 E. Willow St., FC, 221-6256 www.fcgov.com/recreation/north-aztlan

McKee Medical Center 2000 Boise Ave., LV, 669-4640 www.bannerhealth.com

Old Town Athletic Club 351 Linden St., FC, 493-7222 www.oldtown-athleticclub.com

Medical Center of the Rockies 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 624-2500, www.uchealth.org

SNAP Fitness 201 S. Elm Ave., Eaton, 454-3741 www.Snapfitness.com/eaton

North Colorado Medical Center 1801 16th St., GR, 352-4121 www.bannerhealth.com

The Conditioning Spa 2640 11th Ave., GR, 352-0974 www.facebook.com/ TheConditioningSpa

Poudre Valley Hospital 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 495-7000, www.uchealth.org

The Other Club 1227 Riverside Ave., FC, 221-4348 www.theotherclubfitness.com Title Boxing Club 4360 S. College Ave., FC 226-4822, www.titleboxingclub.com Windsor Community Recreation Center 250 N. 11th St., WS, 674-3500 www.windsorgov.com Work Out West 5699-5701 West 20th St., GR 330-9691, www.workoutwest.com

HEALTH INSURANCE Health First Colorado (Medicaid)/ Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) 800-359-1991 www.colorado.gov/pacific/hcpf North Colorado Health Alliance 2930 11th Ave., EV 1010 A St., GR 302 3rd St. SE, LV 350-4673 www.northcoloradohealthalliance.org Healthy Communities 1525 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 498-6754, www.larimer.org/health/ chs/epsdt.asp Kaiser Permanente Several locations in northern Colorado. 877-297-0566 www.kaiserpermanente.org/ask-co Larimer Health Connect 144 N. Mason St., Unit 7, FC 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 1511 E. 11th St., LV, 472-0444 www.larimerhealthconnect.org

HOSPITALS Banner Fort Collins Medical Center 4700 Lady Moon Dr., FC 821-4000, www.bannerhealth.com Estes Park Health 555 Prospect Ave., EP, 586-2317 www.eph.org

INFORMATION & HEALTH PROMOTION Grand Family Coalition, Inc. 699-2837 www.grandfamilycoalition.org

Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC, 224-5209 www.healthdistrict.org Health Info Source www.healthinfosource.com Senior Living Advisors of Colorado Danita Nixon, CSA® 1635 Foxtrail Dr., LV 541-4592 www.slacolo.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE Aspen Medical Center — Internal Medicine 2923 Ginnala Dr., LV, 669-6660 www.bannerhealth.com Sands and Associates 1021 Robertson St., FC, 482-0666 UCHealth Internal Medicine Clinic 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave. North Medical Office Bldg.

Ste. 2200, LV 203-7050 www.uchealth.org

MENTAL HEALTH, COUNSELING, THERAPY Beyond the Mirror Counseling & Wellness 1031 Robertson St., FC, 413-2264 www.beyondthemirror.org Braindrops, Play Therapy and Wellness 209 E. Plum St., 2nd Floor, FC 818-0882 www.braindropsplaytherapy.com Clear View Behavioral Health 4770 Larimer Pkwy., Johnstown 970-800-5555 www.clearviewbh.com

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Discover our amazing therapy clinic with Northern Colorado’s FIRST and LARGEST sensory gym

Connections 425 W. Mulberry St., Ste. 101, FC 221-5551 www.mentalhealthconnections.com Heart-Centered Counseling FC, GR, LV locations. 310-3406 www.heartcenteredcounselors.com Mountain Crest Behavioral Health Center 4601 Corbett Dr., FC, 207-4800 www.uchealth.org SummitStone Health Partners FC, LV locations. 494-4200 www.summitstonehealth.org

ORTHOPEDICS Integrative Health Care 4038 S. Timberline Rd. #120, FC 775-7244 www.integrativehealthsolutions.com

970-682-3743 970-818-0197 970-305-5070 integratedpedstherapy.com aspenspeech.com tannerautism.com

Schedule back-to-back therapy sessions with any of our highly qualified disciplines:

• Occupational Therapy • Physical Therapy • Speech Therapy Serving • Feeding Therapy clients fr om birth to • ABA therapy 21 • Music Therapy • Hippotherapy

OPEN GYMS: The second Saturday of each month with adaptive yoga, starting in December.

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies 2500 E. Prospect Rd., FC 3470 E. 15th St., LV 1900 16th St., 3rd Floor, GR 419-7050 www.orthohealth.com Scott Family Health 1491 N. Denver Ave., Ste. 101, LV 568-5471 www.scottfamilyhealth.com

PEDIATRICIANS The Children’s Health Place 1601 29th Ave. Pl., Ste. 101, GR 356-2600 www.thechildrenshealthplace.com Loveland Pediatrics 2555 E. 13th St. #130, LV 820-5437, www.bannerhealth.com Thompson River Pediatrics and Urgent Care 4880 Thompson Pkwy., Ste. 116 Johnstown, 619-8139 http://trpeds.com Youth Clinic 1200 E. Elizabeth, FC, 267-9510 1214 Oak Park Dr., FC 2695 Rocky Mountain Ave. #260, LV 4845 Weitzel St., Ste. 101, Timnath www.youthclinic.com

PHYSICALS GYM RENTALS: Birthday parties, community events and toilet training clinics for the hard-to-train child.

4650 Royal Vista Circle, Ste 100 | Windsor, CO Off I25 and the Windsor exit

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ConcentrGeneral Care 620 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 221-5811 221-5811, www.concentra.com

PRENATAL 4-D SonoImage 295 E. 29th St., LV, 460-1596 www.4DSonoImage.com

REHABILITATION OCCUPATIONAL & PHYSICAL THERAPY Berkana Rehabilitation Institute 2001 S. Shields St., Bldg. A, Ste. 1 FC, 797-2431 www.berkanarehab.com Colorado in Motion 210 W. Magnolia St., Ste. 110, FC 221-1201 115 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 160, FC 221-1201 3744 Timberline Rd., Ste. 103, FC 204-4263 1901 56th Ave., Ste. 100, GR 451-5776 1455 Main St., Ste. 160, WS 674-9675 www.coloradoinmotion.com Hearts & Horses 163 N. CR 29, LV, 663-4200 www.heartsandhorses.org Integrated Pediatric Therapy Associates 4650 Royal Vista Cir., Ste 100, WS 305-5070 www.integratedpedstherapy.com Integrative Health Care 4038 S. Timberline Rd. #120, FC 775-7244 www.integrativehealthsolutions.com My Heroes 701 S. Overland Tr., FC, 678-984-7774 www.myheroestherapy.com Scott Family Health 1491 N. Denver Ave., Ste. 101, LV 663-2225 www.scottfamilyhealth.com The Suites-Healthcare Redefined 4880 Ziegler Rd., FC, 223-4376 www.thesuiteshc.com

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH Rocky Mountain Center for Reproductive Medicine 1080 E. Elizabeth St., FC, 493-6353 www.drbachus.com

SENIOR HEALTH Colorado Visiting Nurse Association 305 Carpenter Rd., FC 330-5655, www.vnacolorado.org Columbine Health Systems 802 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 101, FC 800-718-2164 www.columbinehealth.com

HomeWell Senior Care 1401 S. Taft Ave. #207, LV, 461-4799 www.homewellseniorcare.com

SMOKING PREVENTION Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC, 224-5209 www.healthdistrict.org Larimer County Tobacco Prevention www.larimer.org/tobacco Tobacco Free Coalition of Weld County Greeley, www.tfcweldcounty.com

SPINE & BRAIN CARE Front Range Center for Brain & Spine Surgery 1313 Riverside Ave., FC, 493-1292 www.brain-spine.com Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies 2500 E. Prospect Rd., FC 3470 E. 15th St., LV 1900 16th St., 3rd Floor, GR 419-7050 www.orthohealth.com

Pediatric Urgent Care of Northern Colorado 4845 Weitzel St., Ste. 101, Timnath 494-2626, www.pucnc.com Thompson River Pediatrics & Urgent Care 4880 Thompson Pkwy., Ste. 116 Johnstown, 619-8139 www.thompsonriverpediatrics.com UCHealth Family Medicine Center Walk-In Clinic 1025 Pennock Pl., Ste. 121, FC 495-8980, www.uchealth.org

Total Vein Care 1136 E. Stuart St. #4102, FC 498-8346, www.totalvein.net

Spine Correction Center of the Rockies 2244 E. Harmony St. #110, FC 658-5115 www.spinecorrectioncenter.com

SPEECH THERAPY

UCHealth Urgent Care 2127 E. Harmony Rd. FC, 297-6250 1900 16th St. GR, 350-2454 3850 N. Grant Ave., Ste. 200, LV 624-5150, www.uchealth.org

SPORTS MEDICINE

VISION

SPECIALTY CARE

Children’s Speech & Reading Center 1330 Oakridge Dr. #10, FC, 419-0486, www.csrckids.org Integrated Pediatric Therapy Associates 4650 Royal Vista Cir., Ste 100, WS 305-5070 www.integratedpedstherapy.com Speech & Language Stimulation Center 760 Whalers Way, Bldg. C, Ste. 100, FC, 495-1150 www.speech-language-voice.com My Heroes 735 S. Overland Tr., FC 678-984-7774 www.myheroestherapy.com

Colorado Clinic 7251 W. 20th St., GR, 710-3551 3810 N. Grant Ave., LV, 707-5257 www.coloradoclinic.com

URGENT CARE Banner Urgent Care 3617 S. College Ave., FC, 821-1500 2015 30th Ave., GR, 810-4155 2555 E. 13th St. #110, LV, 820-4264 www.bannerhealth.com Concentra Urgent Care 620 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 221-5811 www.concentra.com NextCare Urgent Care 1011 39th Ave., GR, 351-8181 www.nextcare.com

2020 Vision Center 3501 S. Shields St., FC, 490-2020 www.2020visioncenter.com Adventure Dental & Vision 3485 C West 10th St., GR, 353-4746 www.adventuregreeley.com Eye Center of Northern Colorado 1725 E. Prospect Rd., FC 3151 Precision Dr., FC 1701 61st Ave., GR 6125 Skypond Dr., LV 2555 13th St., LV, 221-2222 www.eyecenternoco.com Kirk Eye Center 3650 E. 15th St., LV 408-3263, 669-1107 www.kirkeyecenter.com

See Life Family Vision Source 2867 35th Ave., GR, 346-1411 www.seelifevision.com The Eyes Have It 102 W. Mountain Ave., FC, 407-0665 www.theeyeshaveitfc.com Windsor Eye Care & Vision Center 515 Main St., WS, 460-0154 www.windsoreye.com

WOMEN’S HEALTH OB/GYN A Woman’s Healing Center, LLC 1006 Luke St., FC, 419-1111 www.AWomansHealingCenter.com Banner OB/GYN & Midwife Services 1900 N. Boise Ave. #300, LV 820-2009 1647 E. 18th St., LV, 820-6730 2001 70th Ave. #302, GR, 810-6353 www.bannerhealth.com Nothern Colorado Doula Association www.nocodoulas.com UCHealth Women’s Care Clinic 1715 61st Ave., GR, 336-1500 www.uchealth.com The Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado (UCHealth) 1107 S. Lemay Ave., FC 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., North Office Bldg., Ste. 150, LV 493-7442 www.fcwc.com

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