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Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) and Vail Health have renewed their longstanding partnership with a new five-year agreement advancing medical research and innovation. The extension builds on a highly successful 10-year collaboration launched in 2015, which fueled major breakthroughs in regenerative medicine, including collaborative studies in cancer and behavioral health.

Southwest Health System’s family birthing center at Southwest Memorial Hospital has been designated as a birthing‑friendly hospital, the highest honor from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for “excellence in maternity care.”

Valley View is proud to announce it has once again been honored in several categories by the Women’s Choice Award. This is the fourth consecutive year Valley View has been recognized, reflecting Valley View’s commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across a wide range of services.

Delta Health’s Board Chair Matt Soper, Interim CEO Julie Huffman, and Public Information Officer Darnell Place-Wise recently traveled to Baltimore and Washington DC, to meet with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as well as members of the Colorado Congressional Delegation.

The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) Foundation announced its upcoming 2026 healthcare scholarships. The following five scholarships are intended for those pursuing healthcare fields. Deadlines for applications differ for each scholarship and range between March and June.

Saginaw and Marlette, MI – January 22, 2026 – Covenant HealthCare and Aspire Rural Health System announced today that they have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore a closer partnership focused on strengthening healthcare services and keeping high-quality care local for communities across Michigan’s Thumb region.

01-21-26 *INTERVIEW* The Challenges Facing Rural Health Care in Colorado with Jennifer Riley

Aspire Rural Health System announces that it’s three primary locations, Deckerville Community Hospital, Hills & Dales Healthcare and Marlette Regional Hospital has received certification from DNV as an Acute Stroke Ready Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to handle strokes and stroke related medical problems.

While helping care for cancer patients in Steamboat Springs for 19 years, oncologist and hematologist Dr. Robert Rifkin has also participated in research that contributed to a new treatment for blood cancer patients around the world.

Soniya Fidler, CEO for UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center, was recently on Denver 7 ABC to discuss how they are helping solve the employee housing crisis in their community. Her segment begins at the 8-minute mark.