Family Health West has named its 5-year-old Fruita hospital Colorado Canyons Hospital and Medical Center as part of efforts to continue to expand health care services in the Grand Valley. “The new name reflects both the past and the future,” said Mark Francis, president and chief executive officer of Family Health West. “Over a half-century […]
St. Mary’s Regional Cancer Center has announced a partnership to bring a bone marrow transplant program to Western Colorado next year. St. Mary’s will work with the University of Colorado Hospital and University of Colorado Cancer Center to offer bone marrow transplants at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. A bone marrow transplant program manager […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Mesa County offers an attractive place in which to do business with comparably inexpensive electricity and water, a lower cost of living and eager work force, according to an executive involved in site selection. It’s a matter of communicating that message in the right way to the right industries, said […]
An upcoming panel discussion in Grand Junction will explore issues related to air quality in the Grand Valley. Local and regional experts will discuss air quality monitoring, including the use of low-cost sensors monitored by residents. The health effects of air pollution and local wood stove and burning regulations also will be addressed. The discussion […]
The work of Grand Valley photographer Mark Reese is on display at the Family Health West hospital in Fruita as the latest winner of the Art for Health competition. “We are thrilled to have Mark’s work in our hospital,” said Angelina Salazar, director of community relations for Family Health West. “Our patients, staff, families and […]
Marilyn Richardson, a Grand Junction woman who serves as an ombudsman for people receiving long-term care, has been nominated for national recognition for her efforts. Richardson has been nominated for the Howard Hinds Memorial Award presented by the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care, an organization that promotes the quality of long-term care. The […]
Daniel Meyer has joined Work Partners in Grand Junction as a certified physician assistant for the occupational health provider. Meyer brings to his new duties more than eight years of experience, including work in dermatology, diagnostic testing, internal medicine, minor surgeries, orthopedic injuries and worker’s compensation treatment plans. He holds a master’s of science degree […]
Joe Reed, a real estate agent with RE/MAX 4000 in Grand Junction, has been honored for his service to the March of Dimes. Reed was named 2014 Volunteer of the Year for the Colorado and Wyoming Chapter of March of Dimes. Reed joined the Western Slope Division board of directors in 2012 and became chairman […]
An annual benefit event will return to Mesa for Color Sunday, scheduled for Sept. 28. An arts and crafts fair is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mesa Community Center, located on Highway 65 in Mesa. Booth space is available. A turkey dinner with the trimmings will be served at the center […]
A benefit event has been scheduled for Oct. 4 to raise money for an organization that offers a range of services to people with developmental disabilities. The annual Rollin’ on the River 3-kilometer walk and roll is set to start at 10 a.m. on the Riverfront Trail behind the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, 641 Struthers […]