The Sim Lab was funded through a combination of grants and critical support from the Gunnison Valley Health Foundation. Through a partnership with Gunnison Valley Health, Western’s program is being developed with a focus on preparing nurses for the unique challenges of rural healthcare.
According to a news release from HopeWest, Georgia Rock was an integral part of the HopeWest team for the past eight years, bringing exceptional leadership, compassion and dedication to its dementia support, PACE, palliative care, hospice and bereavement programs. Rock said one of the most rewarding parts of her role was shaping a generation of new leaders, whom she is confident will carry forward the mission of HopeWest with heart and dedication.
Mt. San Rafael Hospital and Clinics, recognized as one of the nation’s Top 20 critical access hospitals, has selected Oracle Health to power its electronic health record (EHR) platform and advance clinical and financial performance across its system.
Montrose Regional Health (MRH) has received two national awards recognizing its commitment to high-quality women’s health care. The hospital earned the Women’s Choice Award for Obstetrics and the 2026 Best Hospital for Maternity Care designation from U.S. News & World Report.
The Leapfrog Group has published its annual list of top-performing hospitals, recognizing 151 hospitals in the U.S. for excellence in quality and safety in 2025.
Mercy Hospital is proud to announce the integration of the cutting-edge joimax® Endoscopic Spine System, marking a significant advancement in spinal care for the Four Corners region. This ultra-minimally invasive surgical technique offers patients suffering from herniated discs a path to improved health outcomes, dramatically reduced recovery times, and a quicker return to their daily lives.
Dr. Joshua Thun at Community Hospital’s Western Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, recently completed his 500th Treace Lapiplasty® case, a remarkable achievement that highlights his expertise in 3D bunion correction and his dedication to delivering excellent patient outcomes!
The Aspen Valley Health Board of Directors has announced Dr. Richard Becker as Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 26, 2026. Dr. Becker will be coming to Aspen from Northwell Health, New York’s largest healthcare system, where he is currently System Executive in Residence.
Congratulations to the following WHA members for being named by U.S. News Health as a 2026 Best Hospital for Maternity Care: Montrose Regional Health, St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, and UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center.
Montrose Regional Health will open its new Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Center on Jan. 8, 2026, at the Ambulatory Care Center, 3330 S. Rio Grande Ave., Suite 220, in Montrose. The clinic will be led by board-certified plastic surgeon Hunter Oliver-Allen, M.D.