Member News

Phreesia allows patients to self-identify, ensuring our services are accurately tailored to everyone’s unique needs. As I, Hannah Max, Grant Writer and Medical Assistant at TMC, have often emphasized, this isn’t about pushing an agenda or identity; it’s about not assuming identities of our community members – it’s about knowing who’s here and who isn’t. This understanding is crucial in a town like Telluride, known for its inclusive spirit, yet lacking dedicated queer spaces. By allowing patients to self-identify, we can better serve them, making them feel seen and understood.

Voting is now open for the “20 Most Beautiful Hospitals” contest sponsored by top national healthcare staffing firm Soliant. The program recognizes hospitals for their commitment to developing and improving their campuses, facilities and staff, thereby creating holistic and healing environments. Soliant will donate $5,000 to the winning hospital’s foundation.

We are incredibly grateful to Grand Junction Subaru and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for their generous donation of care packages and blankets to our oncology patients through the St. Mary’s Foundation. Your kindness brings comfort and hope to those who need it most.

Gunnison Valley Health is proud to announce that orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gloria Beim, has been appointed as the head team physician for Team USA at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, 2024. This prestigious appointment highlights Dr. Beim’s expertise in sports medicine and her commitment to the health and performance of athletes. As head team physician, Dr. Beim will lead a team of medical professionals that will provide medical care, injury prevention and rehabilitation services to ensure that the athletes are in peak condition for competition.

Through generous donations from our community members and Boot Stomp participants the San Juan Healthcare Foundation donated $86,456 towards the new CT/PET scanner at the MRH Ambulatory Care Center.

Last month, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services celebrated the remarkable teamwork and dedication of several Grand County emergency agencies in response to an airplane crash on October 1st, 2023. Honorees include Grand County EMS, Moab Valley Fire Department, Moab City Police Department, Grand County Sheriff’s Office, Classic Air Medical, Canyonlands Airport Fire Department, and Moab Regional Hospital.

We are pleased to announce that Josh Neff will join Mercy Hospital’s 143-year legacy of care by serving as our Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1. Josh brings vast knowledge and expertise to rural health care and understands the importance of keeping medical care close to home. He currently serves as both the CEO of St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Morgan and as Vice President of Integration and Rural Health.

WHA members, Soniya Fidler, President of UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center, Jeff Mengenhausen, CEO of Montrose Regional Health, Brian Murphy, MD, CEO of Valley View Hospital, and Kay Whitley, CEO of Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center were named on Becker’s list of 160 community hospital CEOs to know.

Delta Health is excited to announce that Jonathan Cohee will be stepping into the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) starting July 8, 2024. Cohee has served as Delta Health’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) since November 2023, bringing with him a distinguished 27-year background in the healthcare industry. His strategic vision and operational expertise have already made a significant impact, enhancing service access and operational efficiency.

Delta Health is excited to announce the opening of a new Behavioral Health Center and an Urgent Care Clinic on July 1 located at 70 Stafford Avenue where Delta Health Family Medicine is currently located. Delta Health Family Medicine will be relocating to 296 Stafford Avenue (next to Delta Health Pediatrics) on the Delta Health campus.