2009.11.12: El Salvador RPCV Dr. Aline Hansen-Guzman is the newest family practitioner to join the staff at Salud in Fort Morgan
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2009.11.12: El Salvador RPCV Dr. Aline Hansen-Guzman is the newest family practitioner to join the staff at Salud in Fort Morgan
El Salvador RPCV Dr. Aline Hansen-Guzman is the newest family practitioner to join the staff at Salud in Fort Morgan
She is a Colorado native who comes from the Denver area. After obtaining her bachelor of arts degree in biochemistry from Colorado College in Colorado Springs, she graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver with her doctor of medicine degree. She recently completed her residency in family medicine and obstetrics from the University of California, Davis in Sacramento, Calif. While in residency, Dr. Hansen-Guzman served as the volunteer medical director for Clinica Tepati, a UC-Davis student-operated clinic. Hansen-Guzman is fluent in Spanish and honed in her skills during a three-year Peace Corps volunteer stint in El Salvador. In addition to serving in the Peace Corps, she has spent countless hours working with charitable organizations that serve the homeless and those afflicted with AIDS. Hansen-Guzman has been honored with awards and scholarships for her generous service to others.
El Salvador RPCV Dr. Aline Hansen-Guzman is the newest family practitioner to join the staff at Salud in Fort Morgan
Hansen-Guzman new Salud provider
Posted: 11/12/2009 12:05:32 PM MST
Dr. Aline Hansen-Guzman
It is evident that Dr. Aline Hansen-Guzman cares about people. Even before obtaining her medical degree and becoming a physician, she has been volunteering and serving the disadvantaged for several years.
Hansen-Guzman is the newest family practitioner to join the staff at Salud in Fort Morgan.
Along with Dr. Jeff Cook, Dr. Jacques LeBlanc and Dr. Elias Hernandez, Hansen-Guzman provides primary care for patients of all ages, including acute and chronic illness management, diabetic care, hypertension management, behavioral health, family planning and well woman exams. She can also perform immunizations, minor surgeries and physical exams.
She has a special interest in obstetrics and looks forward to administering pre-natal care and delivering babies.
She is a Colorado native who comes from the Denver area. After obtaining her bachelor of arts degree in biochemistry from Colorado College in Colorado Springs, she graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver with her doctor of medicine degree. She recently completed her residency in family medicine and obstetrics from the University of California, Davis in Sacramento, Calif.
While in residency, Dr. Hansen-Guzman served as the volunteer medical director for Clinica Tepati, a UC-Davis student-operated clinic.
Hansen-Guzman is fluent in Spanish and honed in her skills during a three-year Peace Corps volunteer stint in El Salvador.
In addition to serving in the Peace Corps, she has spent countless hours working with charitable organizations that serve the homeless and those afflicted with AIDS. Hansen-Guzman has been honored with awards and scholarships for her generous service to others.
"We are very impressed with the credentials and energy Dr. Guzman will be bringing to Salud as well as the medical staff at Colorado Plains Medical Center," said Hernandez, CPMC's chief of staff. "Her commitment to those in need speaks highly of her dedication to the patient."
The Salud Clinic, located at 909 E. Railroad Ave. in Fort Morgan, is open Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Appointments may be made by calling 867-0300.
Salud medical and dental services are available at nine community health clinics located throughout Colorado, including Fort Morgan. Salud provides a sliding fee scale to make health care affordable and serves all patients regardless of ability to pay. Salud accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHP+ and private insurance.
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