Written by Michael Booth, The Colorado Health Foundation Amarah’s Story There are some topics of conversation that, understandably, leave 15-year-old Amarah staring off into the distance, unable or unwilling to say more than the bare minimum. Her mother’s addiction problems, for example, so sustained and severe that Amarah and her half-sister saw their toys sold
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Draws Excited Crowd
In front of a crowd of nearly 100 people that included community members, business leaders, and Valley-Wide staff, Valley-Wide Health Systems hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the new Cañon City clinic. The integrated healthcare clinic is slated to open in Spring of 2019. Valley-Wide Health Systems’ President and CEO Gigi Darricades kicked
Thankful Patients Highlight Wake-Up Breakfast
Valley-Wide Health Systems’ La Junta team had the pleasure of hosting this month’s Chamber of Commerce Wake-Up Breakfast. The monthly event brings together leaders from all types of businesses, as well as community members from across the Arkansas Valley. “This monthly breakfast is always well attended and is something everyone looks forward to,” explained Victoria
Dr. Wilson a Participant in Global Dental Relief Camp
Earlier this year, Dr. Eric Wilson, a dentist at Valley-Wide Alamosa Dental Clinic, spent three weeks in Cambodia as part of the Global Dental Relief Camp. The mission of Global Dental Relief is “to bring free dental care to children around the globe in Nepal, India, Guatemala, Kenya, and Cambodia.” Dr. Wilson is a volunteer
Valley-Wide Pharmacy Passes Independent Audit
Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is pleased to report that an independent audit was recently conducted on the organization’s Pharmacy Department, and the team received a clean report with no errors. The independent audit was conducted by Turnkey Pharmacy Solutions. The auditors noted that it is not common for organization’s to receive final reports with no
Valley-Wide Health Systems Set to Break Ground on New Building Renovation
Valley-Wide Health Systems is pleased to announce the commencement of renovations at 531 Main St. in Cañon City. Crews begin working on Wednesday. The finished product will be a 15,800 square foot, integrated health care clinic that offers medical, dental, and behavioral health services in the heart of Cañon City’s historic downtown area. “We are
Ramirez Presented with First 2018 La Junta Chamber of Commerce Sunshine Award
Valley-Wide Health Systems is pleased to announce that Judy Ramirez, a Licensed Practical Nurse at Valley-Wide Las Animas Clinic, was recently honored as the recipient of the first 2018 Sunshine Award. The award was presented at the first Wake-Up Breakfast of the year, which is hosted by the La Junta Chamber of Commerce. “Judy’s selflessness
Nurse Family Partnership to Make Mother’s Day Memorable
In a recent team building project to support their clients, the Nurse Family Partnership Team put together gift bags for new mothers celebrating their first Mother’s Day in May. The highlight of the bags was a brown sugar foot scrub that the team made by hand. The bags also included the foot scrub recipe to
Dr. Robben Appointed Chief Dental Officer
Valley-Wide Health Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Stacey Robben to Chief Dental Officer. Dr. Robben, who started with Valley-Wide in the summer of 2016, has served as the Interim Chief Dental Officer over the past several months. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Robben to this permanent appointment,” said Gigi Darricades,
Dr. Sam Smith Invited to La Junta Primary School Career Day
The kids were all smiles at Career Day thanks in part to Dr. Sam Smith and Veronica Cruz, Dental Assistant sharing more about their professions. Dr. Smith and Ms. Cruz were invited to speak to students at La Junta Primary School and shared information about their professions and about going to the dentist. “We had
