Vail Health’s Robotic Surgery Team Upgrades to da Vinci 5
Dr. Turner Lisle and the robotic surgery team are excited to bring the mountain region’s very first da Vinci 5 to Vail Health.
Three WHA Members Named on Chartis’ List of Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals
The following WHA members were named on the list of top 100 critical access hospitals by state by Chartis: Mt. San Rafael Hospital, Rio Grande Hospital, and Wray Community District Hospital.
Five WHA Members Named on Chartis’ List of Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals
The following WHA members were named on the list of top 100 rural and community hospitals by state by Chartis: Mercy Hospital, Montrose Regional Health, UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center, Vail Health, and Valley View Hospital.
San Luis Valley Health Unveils New State-of-the-Art MRI Machine
In continuation of its ongoing commitment to providing high quality health care, SLV Health recently unveiled its new 128 GE Signa Artist Evo 1.5T MRI, which they describe as “highly beneficial for SLV Health and our patients”.
Vail Health’s Foundation Receives Donation of $48,000 to Help Purchase New Equipment for Emergency Department & Colorado Mountain Medical
The Vail Health Volunteer Corps recently presented Vail Health Foundation with a generous $48,000 donation to benefit Shaw Cancer Center’s Care & Comfort Program and fund new equipment for the Emergency Department and Colorado Mountain Medical.
St. Vincent Health Reports Significant Financial Improvements
In addition to the new services, the medical equipment and the compensation for employees, Dreesen said that his district’s financial improvement, bottom line, means that the hospital can stay open.
San Luis Valley Health’s Labor & Delivery Women’s Center Receives Funding for New Bladder Scanner
The SLV Health Foundation has funded a new bladder scanner for the OB department in San Luis Valley Health’s Labor and Delivery Women’s Center, further enhancing patient care and efficiency. This essential piece of equipment, valued at approximately $10,000, was provided in December 2024 and is already improving services for women’s health.
U.S. Congressman Jeff Hurd Visited Family Health West & Discuss Challenges in Rural Healthcare
Earlier this week, US Congressman Jeff Hurd, made a visit to FHW and had a sit-down meeting with Dr. Korrey Klein, FHW CEO & President. They talked about what it means to be designated a Critical Access Hospital, Medicare reimbursement rates, what it means to provide rural healthcare in Western Colorado, and so much more.
Delta Health Upgrades the Phone System at Primary Care Clinics
Delta Health is excited to announce they have recently upgraded their phone systems for the primary care clinics, including West Elk Hotchkiss, Adult Primary Care and Delta Health Family Medicine. This change reflects their ongoing commitment to providing better service and enhanced communication for patients.
Gunnison Tough, Living Journeys, & Gunnison Valley Health’s Foundation Joined Forces on New Cancer Screening Access Fund
United by a shared vision, the three organizations have each committed $25,000, creating a $75,000 fund for 2025. This fund will support prostate, colon, lung and uterine cancer screenings, offering up to $2,000 per applicant to ease financial barriers for underinsured and uninsured community members.