St. Vincent Health and Lake County boast having the only Pediatric Occupational Therapy service in the central mountain region. This service was opened in 2021. Medical providers from Lake, Chaffee, Eagle, and Summit Counties – and beyond, refer their patients to St. Vincent Health and Occupational Therapist, Rachel Griffin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP.
A new behavioral health crisis center opened its doors in Fort Collins this weekend, available to Larimer County residents of all ages regardless of their ability to pay. For the first time, residents will be able to access multiple levels of behavioral health care, in one building, close to home.
To compile its Best Hospitals for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) list, U.S. News examined survey data voluntarily submitted by hospitals from across the nation that provide labor and delivery services and submitted detailed data to the publication; 680 hospitals, an all-time high, participated in this year’s U.S. News survey. U.S. News gave 311 hospitals high-performing designations in maternity care for 2023-24.
Family Health West has treated almost 400 people since the clinic started in December 2020, but Price tells WesternSlopeNow she thinks the number of people with long COVID is much higher.
The Gunnison Valley Health Foundation recently announced the launch its Guardian Angel Program. The Guardian Angel Program is an opportunity for grateful patients and their loved ones to donate to a healthcare cause in honor of a caregiver who had an impact on them during their visit or stay in a Gunnison Valley Health facility.
Olivia Scheele, Infection Preventionist at Memorial Regional Health, has been selected as one of the distinguished inaugural recipients of the APIC CAH Scholarships, a national honor awarded to only three individuals out of 425 applicants. The $50,346 scholarship is poised to revolutionize the quality of care at Memorial Regional Health and contribute to the broader field of infection prevention.
Specialized training and access to necessary equipment could be the difference between life and death for critically ill children in the emergency room. Janet Shamlian takes a look at how one Colorado hospital is beefing up its training to help save lives.
Animas Surgical Hospital is excited to announce the official appointment of Meggin Roberts as the new Chief Executive Officer. Meggin’s journey with Animas Surgical Hospital has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Thanks to the generosity of Living Journeys, Gunnison Valley Health’s Cancer Center patients will have access to free Comfy Chemoâ shirts. The shirts are specifically designed for patients with implanted chest venous access devices such as ports. The generous donation is another example of Living Journeys’ continued commitment to supporting the comfort and well-being of every person affected by cancer in the Gunnison Valley.
HRRMC’s Salida Health Center (SHC) has launched a new substance use services program called The Green Line, now available to community members in our area. The program provides care and treatment plans to those struggling with substance use disorders, using a harm reduction method that does not require abstinence from substance use. The Green Line offers treatment, support and resources in a judgment-free, confidential space.