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HopeWest Gala Raises $87,000 to Help Support Programs in Delta County

The HopeWest Gala returned to Delta for the first time in five years, welcomed back with enthusiasm from its attendees. This fundraising event netted nearly $87,000 to support the programs of HopeWest – providing compassionate care and comfort to patients and families in Delta County, during some of life’s most difficult moments.

San Luis Valley Health Awarded $48,750 Grant from Colorado Community College System

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) recently awarded $855,000 in grants to organizations in Colorado through the Workforce Resilience Program Grant to support rural communities in Colorado impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants range from $21,000 to $50,000 over two years and will fund workforce development including certificates to broaden worker skills and bridge gaps within the workforce.

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Expands Rehabilitation Program with Hippotherapy Services

Hippotherapy uses rhythmic, multi-plane equine movement which stimulates a human’s neurological system, helping to organize motor movement, regulate sensory systems, and mimics walking through the patient’s pelvis. Benefits of Hippotherapy include building core strength, improving muscle coordination and fine and gross motor skills, as well as increased motivation and participation in treatment.