This article was written by Scott Miller and originally posted by the Vail Daily on January 282016. In part of the institute is a robot that looks like it could be putting windshields into Buicks in a factory. But this machine is... Read More
The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently changed its long-standing guidelines for breast diagnostics, now advising women to begin a screening program at age 45, five years later than the previous recommendation. Additionally, the... Read More
Chronic pain hurts, not just physically, but also emotionally. But there is hope. Customized, specific interventions, as well as overall lifestyle approaches, can make an enormous difference in the quality of life of people with... Read More
Frostbite occurs when your body tissue freezes resulting in death of cells and tissues. It is most common in the nose ears chin fingers and toes. Fortunately it is easily preventable with some planning and preparation. Be aware of... Read More
VAIL CO Vail Valley Medical Center commemorated its 50-year anniversary in 2015 and what better way to culminate the celebration than an event that has supported the hospital's initiatives and growth for the past 35 years? The Family... Read More
Vail CO Eagle County is becoming the safest place in America to experience sudden cardiac arrest. A recent announcement of a partnership between Vail Valley Medical Center (VVMC) and local nonprofit Starting Hearts will place 50... Read More
The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently changed its long-standing guidelines for breast diagnostics now advising women to begin a screening program at age 45 five years later than the previous recommendation. Additionally the ACS is... Read More
Antibiotics can save lives but overuse poses a serious threat to the human body. Vail Valley Medical Center collaborated with seven Colorado hospitals on a two-year study which followed 533 children and adults hospitalized for soft... Read More
The Vail Valley has an inimitable pull for so many people. Many are drawn to the wild beauty the never-ending backyard of National Forest terrain and a sense of adventure. But amenities such as outstanding medical care and small-town... Read More
Vail Valley Medical Center has been recognized as a 2014 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in the United States. Having earned the Gold Seal of Approval... Read More