Member News

The Memorial Regional Health Foundation received a $30,000 grant award from the Rocky Mountain Health Foundation in support of Workforce Development in Moffat County. The grant received will provide assistance for training and employee development for employees who are advancing their healthcare careers.

EMS agencies participating in the exercise are the Airport Rescue and Firefighting, Alamosa Fire Department, Alamosa EMS, Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office, Alamosa Police Department, Alamosa Coroner’s Office, RETAC, SLV Health, Conejos EMS, Denver Air, and Centric Aviation.

Although Robert “Bob” Morasko, Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Chief Executive Officer, recently told the hospital board of directors he’s ready to retire, he plans to stay on until they find his replacement and the transition period has been completed.

Vail Health Hospital’s Family Birth Center, in partnership with Mothers’ Milk Bank (MMB), is opening a local milk depot to help increase access to donor human milk by making it easy and convenient for breastfeeding parents to donate their excess milk for families and babies in need. Vail Health will host a community celebration of the new partnership on June 20, 2024, from 3-5 p.m. in the main lobby of Vail Health Hospital. Information regarding the program will be provided and representatives from Mothers’ Milk Bank will be present to answer any questions from the public.

San Luis Valley Health (SLVH), the region’s largest hospital, and Children’s Hospital Colorado (Children’s Colorado), one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals, announced today they have entered into a Care Alliance, which is a collaboration across our organizations to provide children and their families with the highest level of coordinated medical care as close to home when possible.

Delta Health is pleased to announce Elizabeth “Lisa” Lee as Delta Health’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on June 3, 2024. Lee is a seasoned finance professional with over 25 years of financial management experience. Originally from the city of Chicago, Lisa graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a BBA in Business Administration, majoring in public accounting. Following her academic journey, she obtained her CPA certification.

First responders saved 20 incidents this year, and 147 Phoenix Awards were presented to these deserving individuals. On behalf of everyone at SMRH, thank you to all EMS, fire, law enforcement, and first responders for their unwavering dedication and service to our community.

Announced this week, the Yampa Valley Medical Center Foundation is awarding $315,00 in grants to 18 nonprofit organizations in the Yampa Valley as part of this year’s Community Health Benefit Fund grant cycle.

Delta Health hosted the 14th Annual Western Slope Trauma Conference on May 1 and May 2 to provide vital knowledge and skills for emergency service providers in Colorado. This conference was one of the largest yet, with over 80 people in attendance.

Seventy-eight Colorado nurses from across Colorado were honored as Nightingale Luminaries at a live event held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Hilton Denver Inverness.

The Nightingale Luminaries represent the best of more than 110,000 registered nurses in Colorado and are recognized for their leadership, advocacy, and innovation. What the nurses have in common is their commitment to actions and outcomes in caring for their patients, their profession, and their communities.