Family Health West in Fruita has received recognition for its performance as a rural hospital and its therapy programs.

Family Health West received a 2023 Performance Leadership Award in the category of patience perspective. Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, the awards recognize rural hospitals. Family Health West was one of nine Colorado hospitals to receive awards.

“It is a testament to our deep commitment to exceptional  healing and patient-centered care to receive this recognition,” said Dr. Korrey Klein, president and  chief executive officer of Family Health West. “We don’t treat patients for an outcome of recognition. But when it organically presents itself, it reinforces our standards are high and our caregiving is higher.”

Family Health West also was named the 2023 best therapy program on the Western Slope by readers of the Colorado Sun.

Family Health West offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation as well as occupational, physical and speech therapy. Its pediatric rehabilitation therapy program is the largest between Denver and Salt Lake City.

“We appreciate the recognition for the hard work, specialty skills and professional services our rehab teams provide to our patients,” said Brandon Kiser, director of hospital rehabilitation.

John Weirath, director of pediatric rehabilitation, agreed. “We greatly appreciate this recognition for both outpatient and pediatric services across all disciplines for rehab therapy services.”

Family Health West operates a hospital, emergency room and specialty clinics. For more information, visit https://fhw.org.