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Suicide survivor brings hope to the Roaring Fork Valley and shines light on the abundance of local expertise and mental health resources to support our community’s mental wellness.
October 6, 2021 |
Community
Healthy Living
Mental Health
In the year 2000, Kevin Hines attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival including a sea lion which kept him afloat until the Coast Guard arrived. Kevin now travels the world sharing his
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What Every Woman Needs To Know About Dense Breasts
October 6, 2021 |
Breast Cancer
Health Aging
Debra Demeulenaere, Mammography Technician at Aspen Valley Hospital's Breast Center, answers your questions on what every woman needs to know about dense breasts. Deb has been with Aspen Valley Hospital for over 45 years and has performed mammography for three generations of women, some in
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Achievements, Assets and Challenges
October 5, 2021 |
Community
Healthy Living
Wellness
AVH Board members represent a wealth of diverse experiences and strengths With two physicians, two attorneys and a successful local business owner, the Aspen Valley Hospital Board of Directors certainly has a wealth of diverse experiences to call upon when making decisions. And while
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Take Time to Nurture Your Heart Health
September 29, 2021 |
Health Aging
Healthy Living
Tara Richardson, MS is an ACSM-certified exercise physiologist at Aspen Valley Hospital's Cardiac Rehabilitation Department. She enjoys instilling lifelong healthy habits in her patients. Tara is pictured above on a recent outing with some of her Oncology Rehabilitation patients. It's World Heart Day and
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Roaring Fork Valley Frequently Ranked as One of the Healthiest Populations in the U.S.
September 15, 2021 |
Community
Exercise
Healthy Living
Nutrition
Wellness
With health and wellness on everyone’s minds, the Roaring Fork Valley community is proud to receive frequent high marks when it comes to both. From CNN.com to US News and Fox News, Pitkin County’s population’s commitment to healthy living shines bright, and the parts of
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How AVH is Leading the Transformation of Healthcare
September 1, 2021 |
Community
Healthy Living
Aiming to provide availability, accessibility and affordability for all In recent years, you may have heard about Aspen Valley Hospital’s efforts to promote population health, to bring more primary care providers to the community and to work toward achieving the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s
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Aging Well in Aspen: An Interview with Maggie Gerardi
September 1, 2021 |
Community
Wellness
In honor of September being Healthy Aging Month, we sat down with the director of Whitcomb Terrace, Maggie Gerardi, to understand more about this assisted living residence for seniors and what makes it so valuable for the Roaring Fork Valley community. For starters, Whitcomb
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Need a Copy of Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card?
August 24, 2021 |
COVID-19
Vaccinations
Vaccines
GREAT NEWS! You can now obtain an electronic copy of your COVID-19 vaccine card using the myColorado app. With a simple scan of your driver’s license and a few clicks, you’ll always have your COVID-19 vaccine record with you. Learn More
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Back to School Tips for Parents from Dr. Shah, Pediatrician at Aspen Valley Primary Care
by
Rahul Shah, MD, MS, FAAP |
August 17, 2021 |
Pediatric Medicine
Well Child
Just when parents were starting to get a sense of what back to school would look like this year, along comes the COVID-19 Delta variant creating uncertainty into what is best for our children's physical health, emotional wellness and social and academic development. We spoke
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Gut Pain? Signs You Should See a Digestive Health Expert
August 12, 2021 |
Healthy Living
Travel
Is it a common bellyache or something more serious? Altitude sickness or appendicitis? Abdominal or gut pain can be a symptom of a variety of issues, especially when you’re at higher altitudes - or have been traveling recently. Things to Look For to Determine
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