12/5/2021

Casey Wolfington and Shannatay Bergeron break down how high vaccination rates of the flu vaccine last fall helped our community get through COVID-19 before there was a COVID-19 vaccine. This year, it’s critical to not only get a COVID-19 booster, but also a flu vaccine to protect yourself, your family, and keep our ski areas open for business and visitors.

Elevating Health

What Is Infection Prevention At A Hospital?

Medical facilities can never 100% eliminate the risk of infections, but they can do much to get that number as close as possible to zero.

8/16/2022

Is Monkeypox The Next COVID-19?

Monkeypox is here in Colorado. Is Monkeypox the next pandemic, and something you should be worried about? Shannatay Bergeron from Colorado

8/16/2022

What Is The Patient Care Tech Program At Colorado Mountain Medical?

Hiring qualified medical staff in mountain communities is tougher than ever. To help stimulate our local mountain economies, offer jobs to

8/15/2022

What Is A Hospitalist At Vail Health? | Hospitalists FAQs

Elizabeth "Liz" Corey-Pacheco, MD is a hospitalist at Vail Health. In this episode, Liz speaks in depth about what a hospitalist does at

8/7/2022

Meet Elizabeth "Liz" Corey-Pacheco, MD | Vail Health Hospitalist

Elizabeth "Liz" Corey-Pacheco, MD is a hospitalist at Vail Health. In this episode, Liz speaks about her career history, how she came to

8/7/2022

Meet David Ford, MD | Vail Health's New General And Robotic Surgeon

David Ford, MD, is Vail Health's newest general and robotic surgeon. Dr. Ford joins Vail Health's Surgical Associates team. In this

8/7/2022

Dr. David Ford's Passion For Robotic Surgery

David Ford, MD, is Vail Health's newest general and robotic surgeon. Dr. Ford joins Vail Health's Surgical Associates team. In this

8/7/2022

Caregiver Connections - What Is It?

Caregiver Connections, formerly known as Eagle Valley Senior Life, was founded in 2011 by a group of caregivers and other invested

8/7/2022

The Community Outreach Program And Medicaid Enrollment At Vail Health

Cinthia Chavez and Madeline Calel, both of Vail Health's Community Outreach Program, detail for our community what the program is, and in

8/1/2022

Join The Vail Valley Running Club

This year, it's the 10th anniversary of the Vail Valley Running Club. Philip Galloway and Sarah Knerl of Howard Head Sports Medicine have

7/27/2022

COVID-19 Update | July 2022

With COVID-19 case numbers rising once again in Eagle County, nationally, and internationally, Shannatay Bergeron from Colorado Mountain

7/18/2022

What Is Integrative Health?

Integrative Health at Colorado Mountain Medical aims to bridge the gaps between mental health and physical wellness, making it easier for

7/18/2022

Join The Vail Valley Mountain Bike Club

The Vail Valley Mountain Bike Club is a great way to get out on your bike, meet new biking friends, listen and learn from guest speakers on

7/14/2022

All Insurance Types Accepted For Behavioral Health Appointments

Whether you have Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance through your employer, or no insurance at all, there are options in Eagle County to

7/12/2022

Adding More Providers To Colorado Mountain Medical

Vail Health and Colorado Mountain Medical are committed to continuously improving the health and wellness of our communities. David Kaplan,

7/12/2022

Meet David Kaplan | New President At Colorado Mountain Medical

David Kaplan joins the Vail Health family as President of Colorado Mountain Medical. In this video, meet David and learn about his

7/12/2022

How To Support Our LGBT+ Children

Madison Partridge, Executive Director of Mountain Pride, and Megan Vogt, Licensed Professional Counselor in the Vail Valley, discuss how

6/10/2022

How To Be An Ally To The LGBT Community

Madison Partridge, Executive Director of Mountain Pride, and Megan Vogt, Licensed Professional Counselor in the Vail Valley, discuss

6/10/2022

LGBT+ 101: What You Need To Know

Madison Partridge, Executive Director of Mountain Pride, and Megan Vogt, Licensed Professional Counselor in the Vail Valley, discuss the

6/10/2022

Pride In The Park | June 18th, 2022

June is Pride month, and the Vail Valley has its own celebration for the LGBT+ community here in the mountains called "Pride in the Park."

6/10/2022

The State Of Behavioral Health In Eagle County | May 2022

Chris Lindley and Casey Wolfington of Vail Health and Eagle Valley Behavioral Health provide a community update on the current state of

6/10/2022

The Bighorn Gravel Race: What Is It? How Do I Sign Up?

In this special "field trip" episode of Elevating Health, Chris Lindley heads to Eagle to speak with Mike Brumbaugh of Venture Sports about

6/10/2022

NYT Article Details The CRISIS Of Lack Of Youth Behavioral Health Beds

Nationally, there is a crisis in a lack of behavioral health beds available for our youth population. Many end up instead in emergency

6/9/2022

What Is Osteoporosis?

Shannatay Bergeron sits down with Rebecca Adochio, board-certified endocrinologist at Colorado Mountain Medical, to discuss what

4/28/2022

The U.S. Snowboard Team's Physical Therapists Working With You

Senna Leith is a member of the US Snowboard Team. Racing in snowboard cross, Senna travels around the world, alongside Sonya Garrison,

4/20/2022

Q&A With Senna Leith | U.S. Snowboard Team

Senna Leith is a member of the US Snowboard Team. Specializing in snowboard cross, Senna travels around the world, competing for the World

4/20/2022

How To Prevent Osteoporosis

Shannatay Bergeron sits down with Rebecca Adochio, board-certified endocrinologist at Colorado Mountain Medical, to discuss how you can

4/20/2022

How Thyroid Disorders Can Impact Your Health

Shannatay Bergeron sits down with Rebecca Adochio, board-certified endocrinologist at Colorado Mountain Medical, to discuss how if your

4/20/2022

Aging Well Expo | Friday, May 6, 2022, 9 A.m. To 1 P.m.

The Aging Well Expo is an upcoming event focused on helping you age gracefully in our mountain community. The Aging Well Expo is on Friday,

4/20/2022

Is Climate Change Making You Anxious?

Do you find yourself casually remarking on the declining snowfall each year, wishing for more powder days like we used to have? Or, is your

4/3/2022

Caring For The Best Athletes In The World, And You!

Anna Giguere is a physical therapist at Howard Head Sports Medicine, and for the United States Nordic Ski Team. Anna speaks with Kirsten

4/3/2022

Meet Anna Giguere, PT For The U.S. Nordic Ski Team

Anna Giguere is a physical therapist at Howard Head Sports Medicine, and for the United States Nordic Ski Team. Anna speaks with Kirsten

4/3/2022

Howard Head Sports Medicine On-site At The Winter Olympics

Chris Corning, Olympian and professional snowboarder, sits down with Matt Mymern of Howard Head Sports Medicine (HHSM) to discuss the

3/30/2022

Treat Your Mental Health Like A Muscle

Dr. Casey Wolfington and Dr. Harlan Austin discuss the importance of treating your mental health the same way you approach your physical

3/27/2022

What Is Diabetes?

What is diabetes? What are the types of diabetes? Shannatay Bergeron of Colorado Mountain Medical sits down with Vail Health's board

3/22/2022

What Is Sports Psychology?

Dr. Harlan Austin is a Sports Psychologist at Howard Head Sports Medicine and Vail Health. Sports Psychology can be an integral part of any

3/22/2022

Olivia's Fund: Not Just For Kids

Olivia's Fund can help anyone who lives and works in Eagle County, and demonstrates a financial need, to get behavioral health assistance.

3/22/2022

Endocrinology, Explained

What is Endocrinology? Shannatay Bergeron of Colorado Mountain Medical sits down with Vail Health's board certified endocrinologist Rebecca

3/22/2022

The Climate Action Collaborative, Explained

Paul Abling of Walking Mountains Science Center, and Tim Ivancich of Vail Health, discuss what the Climate Action Collaborative in Eagle

2/22/2022

How Vail Health Is Fighting Climate Change, Explained

Paul Abling of Walking Mountains Science Center, and Miki Salamon of Vail Health, discuss how Vail Health, as part of the Climate Action

2/22/2022

How To Compost In The Vail Valley, Explained

Paul Abling of Walking Mountains Science Center, and Miki Salamon of Vail Health, discuss easy ways for you, depending on where you live in

2/22/2022

Coping With "Olympic Depression"

Chris Corning, Olympian and professional snowboarder, sits down with Shannatay Bergeron of Colorado Mountain Medical (CMM) to discuss a

2/22/2022

School Based Services At Your Hope Center

Carrie Benway and Teresa Haynes of Your Hope Center brief the Eagle River Valley community on Your Hope Center's School Based Services.

2/22/2022

Mobile Crisis Co-Response At Your Hope Center

Carrie Benway and Teresa Haynes of Your Hope Center brief the Eagle River Valley community on Your Hope Center's Mobile Crisis Co-Response.

2/22/2022

Community Stabilization Program At Your Hope Center

Carrie Benway and Teresa Haynes of Your Hope Center brief the Eagle River Valley community on their new service, the Community

2/22/2022

The New Edwards Community Health Campus, Explained

The new/upcoming Edwards Community Health Campus will bring more behavioral health services to Eagle County. Get the latest information on

2/3/2022

How To Tackle Burnout After The Latest COVID Wave

For two years, frontline workers in particular have faced acute burnout and exhaustion after each successive COVID-19 variant reared its

2/3/2022

COVID-19 Future Uncertainty And Becoming Endemic

Though we expect more variants of COVID-19 in the future, and we're not fully out of the pandemic yet, with Eagle County's 96% vaccination

2/3/2022

Alleviating Anxiety And Cultivating Empathy As COVID-19 Restrictions Ease

As COVID-19 mask mandates end, and life starts to feel a little more "normal," it's natural for many, especially those with pre-existing

2/3/2022

What Is Radon And Why It's Harmful To Your Family's Health

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Diego Betts, the Energy Programs Coordinator at Walking Mountains

1/23/2022

Walking Mountains Science Center And Shaw Cancer Center Collaboration

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Together, Walking Mountains Science Center, Eagle County, and Vail

1/23/2022

Paige Monnet, MD, Interests And Specialties In OB/GYN

Dr. Monnet was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is a new resident of the Vail Valley. She's a new OBGYN at Colorado Mountain Medical,

1/23/2022

Meet Clare Foss, MD

Dr. Clare Foss is a board certified dermatologist at Colorado Mountain Medical. She was born in Michigan but spent most of her childhood in

1/23/2022

Meet Paige Monnet, MD

Dr. Monnet was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is a new resident of the Vail Valley. She's a new OBGYN at Colorado Mountain Medical,

1/23/2022

An End To Mask Mandates In Eagle County | COVID Update 1/24/22

Chris Lindley from Vail Health and Shannatay Bergeron from Colorado Mountain Medical provide an update on the latest COVID-19 information

1/23/2022

Winter Skin Care Tips From Clare Foss, MD

There's many misconceptions around using sunscreen and skincare products during the winter ski season. Dr. Clare Foss, dermatologist at

1/23/2022

The Continued Behavioral Health Impact Of Omicron

With a new COVID-19 variant and uncertainty rising, it can feel difficult to navigate an increasingly frightening world. Harlan Austin of

1/9/2022

Physical Health Is No. 1 To Fight COVID

With an intense focus on vaccines, boosters, and variants, it can sometimes be easy to forget about our physical health. Keeping yourself

1/9/2022

Protecting Your Under 5-Year-Old Child From Omicron

The omicron variant of COVID-19 is infecting and hospitalizing more children under 5 years of age––the demographic that can't get

1/9/2022

Maintaining Empathy During Uncertain Times

Collectively, we're all tired of the pandemic. With the latest surge comes frayed nerves and causes tempers to flare, so it's important to

1/9/2022

COVID Booster Shots For 12- To 15-Year-Olds

he FDA has now approved the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine booster for 12-15 year olds. With omicron blazing through our community, now is the

1/9/2022

Omicron FAQs

Chris Lindley and Shannatay Bergeron break down the latest information on the Omicron variant, and what you should do to stay as safe as

12/5/2021

Mental Health And Omicron

Casey Wolfington and Chris Lindley discuss the mental health implications of the Omicron variant.

12/5/2021

Alcoholism And Apres: How To Avoid Abusing Alcohol During The Ski Season

Kirsten Conner and Harlan Austin discuss the culture of apres in the Vail valley, and how it can lead to an excess of alcohol consumption.

12/5/2021

Should I Get A COVID-19 Booster Shot?

Chris Lindley and Shannatay Bergeron discuss when and where you should get your COIVD-19 booster shot in Eagle County to protect yourself,

12/5/2021

How The Flu Vaccine Saved Eagle County

Casey Wolfington and Shannatay Bergeron break down how high vaccination rates of the flu vaccine last fall helped our community get through

12/5/2021

COVID-19 Update | Dec. 6, 2021

Chris Lindley and Shannatay Bergeron provide updates on the status of the Vail Health hospital, the threat of the Omicron variant, and

12/5/2021