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Aspen Valley Health (AVH) is seeking expressions of interest from experienced coffeehouse operators interested in partnering to develop and operate a new retail coffeehouse on the Medical Center campus.
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Fostering Quality Care in Our Community | A Message from Dr. Richard Becker, CEO
One of the things I appreciate most about living in this remarkable valley is that we celebrate accomplishments—together. This month, I would like to share an accomplishment that belongs not only to Aspen Valley Health, but to everyone who depends on us for their care…
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Aspen Ambulance District Launches Prehospital Whole Blood Program to Deliver Lifesaving Care in the Field
Aspen Ambulance District is proud to announce the launch of its new Prehospital Whole Blood Program, bringing advanced, lifesaving transfusion capabilities directly to patients experiencing severe blood loss before they reach the hospital…
Unmatched Dedication to Excellence | A Message from Dr. Richard Becker, CEO
At Aspen Valley Health, we often talk about excellence in healthcare, but every so often there are moments that allow us to demonstrate exactly what that commitment looks like in practice. Over the past several weeks, our team has achieved a series of extraordinary accomplishments that reflect the skill, dedication and culture of excellence that define healthcare in our community…
Aspen Ambulance District Enhances Advanced Paramedic Education Through Cadaver Laboratory Training
The Aspen Ambulance District completed a two-day cadaver laboratory training for 36 EMS personnel — a rare opportunity for an EMS agency, and a first for the Roaring Fork Valley — funded in part by a grant from the Colorado Resource for Emergency and Trauma Education (CREATE).
The Gold Standard | A Message from Dr. Richard Becker, CEO
As we welcome the month of June, I want to take a moment to recognize an extraordinary achievement for Aspen Valley Health and to thank the many individuals who contribute every day to the exceptional care available in our community…
Aspen Valley Health earns Level III Trauma Redesignation, recognized as “gold standard” by state review team
Aspen Valley Health (AVH) has earned recertification as a Level III Trauma Center from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)—receiving extraordinary praise from state reviewers, who described the program as the “gold standard” for Level III trauma programs in Colorado…
A Letter to Our Community | A Message from Dr. Richard Becker, CEO
As we welcome the month of May, we’re excited to share several meaningful milestones and moments of recognition across Aspen Valley Health…
Aspen Valley Health Names Michelle Gelroth Chief Transformation Officer
Aspen Valley Health (AVH) today announced the promotion of Michelle Gelroth to Chief Transformation Officer. In this newly established executive role, Gelroth will lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives designed to…
Aspen Valley Health welcomes Aspen Medical Care into its Primary Care network, strengthening access across the Roaring Fork Valley
Aspen Valley Health (AVH) today announced that Aspen Medical Care (AMC), a long-standing independent primary care practice serving the Roaring Fork Valley since 1997, will…
Aspen Valley Health launches Epic Connect partnership, pioneering new collaboration model for rural hospitals
Aspen Valley Health (AVH) has launched a new Epic Connect partnership that could help reshape how independent rural hospitals access advanced healthcare technology while…
Elevating Care for Our Valley | A Message from Dr. Richard Becker, CEO
As the new CEO of Aspen Valley Health, I am reminded every day that our hospital and clinics are far more than healthcare facilities—they are an essential part of the fabric of…
A New Vision for Our Community | A Message from AVH’s New CEO, Dr. Richard Becker
Greetings, Aspen, and the entire Roaring Fork Valley! I am just a few weeks into the role of CEO at Aspen Valley Health and am already incredibly impressed with not only the…