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How Vail Health is building for the future of its employees, patients
Vail Health makes progress on construction of Fox Hollow employee housing and Precourt Healing Center, both in Edwards
Over the past several years, Vail Health has continued to expand and grow to meet the needs of not only its patients but its employees as well.
From adding new services, programs and providers to the rapid growth of Vail Health Behavioral Health — which now includes Eagle Valley Behavioral Health, Mountain Strong, the Precourt Healing Center and Wiegers Mental Health Clinic — the health care provider has been building out its presence in the community.
Currently, this growth includes two significant construction projects in Edwards: The Precourt Healing Center located at the Edwards Community Health Campus just off Interstate 70, and Fox Hollow, which is located at 18 and 22 Murray Road, right off U.S. Highway 6.
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