Family Health West in Fruita has opened a medical facility to care for patients with wounds that won’t heal properly. The new wound care center is located at 551 Kokopelli Blvd., Suite G. The center offer a variety of treatments for various types of wounds, including burns, diabetic ulcers, post-surgical wounds and traumatic wounds. Those […]
St. Mary’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center has received certification for treating patients who’ve suffered strokes. The Joint Commission awarded St. Mary’s advanced certification for primary stroke centers, recognizing the hospital meets its criteria for caring for stroke patients. “In achieving Joint Commission advanced certification, St. Mary’s has demonstrated is commitment to the highest level […]
Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. Oct. 31 for grants from the Grand Junction Lions Club. Each year the club donates a total of about $100,000 to nonprofit organizations, proceeds from an annual carnival and raffle conducted in February. Over the past 80 years, the club has given away a total of more than […]
D&G AutoCare in Grand Junction once again will organize a holiday drive to collect new socks, pajamas and underwear for needy kids — an annual effort dubbed SPUNK. Several locations throughout the Grand Valley will collect packages of new socks, pajamas and underwear for children of all ages and sizes. The drive will continue through […]
Applications will be accepted through Dec. 5 for a grant program designed to promote the professional development of artists living and working in Western Colorado. Recipients must use grants from the Money for Artistic Development program during 2013 for education, marketing, materials, promotions or tools. For more information about the Money for Artistic Development program, […]
Applications will be accepted through Nov. 1 for openings on the Mesa County Planning Commission and Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority Board. The planning commission reviews general land use matters and makes recommendations to the county commissioners based on the county land development code and master plan. Knowledge of zoning and land use matters is […]
A Grand Junction chiropractor has once again joined in a national Help a Neighbor in Need food drive to assist the less-fortunate during the Thanksgiving holiday. Randy Roman and Roman Family Chiropractic will collect donations of canned and nonperishable food items through Nov. 15 at his offices at 2584 Patterson Road. Donations will be distributed […]
The Academy of Yoga will offer a week of free yoga instruction as part of its move to a new location in Grand Junction. The Academy of Yoga will move to 1048 Independent Ave., Suite 207, in Independence Plaza near Sam’s Club. The yoga class schedule will remain the same. But from Oct. 29 through […]
A skin care and laser center in Grand Junction will collect new socks in a drive dubbed “Sock It To Your Wrinkles.” Beginning Nov. 12 and continuing through the end of the year, Le MedSpa will collect new socks for women and children. For every three pair of socks donated, Le MedSpa will deduct $30 […]
Wells Fargo remains the top Colorado lender of loans backed by a U.S. Small Business Administration program. Wells Fargo also remains the top SBA lender nationally for a fourth consecutive year in terms of the dollar volume of loans approved through the 7 (a) general business guarantee program. In Colorado, Wells Fargo issued 226 loans […]