Primary Care Partners is housed in a relatively new building along 12th street in Grand Junction, but the medical practice has deep roots. Doctors with PC helped form the local physicians’ Independent Practice Association, which was instrumental in helping shape an internationally acclaimed health care system. The practice has grown over the years and now […]
A Grand Valley physician offers a unique approach to treating pain, one that can forego the need for drugs that can become addictive or cause other health problems. “There are better options than throwing a bunch of narcotics at them,” said Dr. Kenneth Lewis, a physician who works alongside other medical professionals and contracts with […]
Modern medicine has helped tame many ailments through the decades. Polio, measles and diabetes are all treatable or at least more bearable thanks to medical advancements. It soon could be possible to add heartburn and other symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to the list. A procedure that’s about four years old and has been […]
Fitness entails a lot more than scheduling time for routine exercise. For years, medical professionals also have encouraged a healthy diet, proper rest and even attention to mental health. That’s one reason businesses such as the Center for Optimal Well-Being are popping up in Grand Junction. It’s also a reason they work with local businesses […]
During the national discussion on health care reform that’s been going on over the past year, many people who normally disagree on issues seem to agree on one point — home care for patients in their latter years is more enjoyable and less expensive than treatment in hospitals or nursing homes. That said, the next […]
With spring comes spring cleaning — and the potential for exposure to the dangerous and even deadly hantavirus. Precautions are especially important while cleaning homes, sheds, out buildings, cabins, barns or other areas where mice or mouse droppings are present. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a caused by virus that is carried primarily by deer […]
More than 15 percent of Coloradans carried no health insurance coverage last year. Health insurance premiums grew at a faster pace in 2009 than did inflation or wages. And about 14 percent of premiums were used for administrative expenses and producer commissions. The numbers are included in the 2010 health insurance report from the Commissioner […]
Michael McBride frequently finds himself on the run — whether its keeping pace with a hectic schedule as a hospital administrator or training to compete in his next marathon. One thing has everything to do with the other. Outside of work, McBride runs to relieve stress and stay fit. But there’s also some perspective to […]
These are trying times in the construction industry. Just as people encounter difficulty in selling their homes, so do people who make a living building new homes. With a glut of homes on the Mesa County market with listing prices below levels of three years ago, there’s little incentive to build. “I’m involved in 83 […]
Like any other business, the carpet and flooring business requires owners to stay abreast of current national trends while also realizing local trends might not follow suit. Such is the case in Grand Junction, where Mark Ledebur, owner of Carpetime, keeps an eye on national trends, but also strives to meet the needs of his […]