For decades, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was shrouded in fear. The 2002 Women’s Health Initiative study made headlines for linking HRT to increased health risks, and overnight, millions of women abandoned treatment. But that... Read More
There’s a reason most of us moved to the Vail Valley — for fresh snow and skiing. But for others, the season also brings an unwelcome guest: back pain. Maybe it shows up after a powder day, or shoveling your driveway after another... Read More
Acupuncture is not “energy medicine,” “woo-woo,” or some mystical practice that requires blind faith. While the language of Chinese Medicine often refers to the activation and movement of Qi, acupuncture itself is... Read More
If Vail Health’s talented doctors and medical staff are the face of the hospital, the Volunteer Corps is its heart. What began in 1979 as 13 volunteers fundraising for a 10-bed hospital addition to Vail Valley Medical Center has grown... Read More
Living in a ski town, injury is inevitable. Recovery isn’t just about regaining strength, it’s about building trust in your body. The best path back to skiing blends physical training with mental conditioning, patience with... Read More
Interest in GLP-1 agonist medications, once used almost exclusively for diabetes, is soaring. Now widely referred to as weight loss injections, drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) are ubiquitous... Read More
Most of us know a healthy heart will increase our chances for a long and vital life, but how many of us truly understand how to live for a healthy heart? According to the American Heart Association, heart disease remains the number one... Read More
Mental health care is not solely for times of distress. Behavioral health experts emphasize that therapy can serve as a lifelong wellness tool that helps you align with your values, build purpose and live your most intentional life. Read More
For generations, women have navigated hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain and insomnia in relative silence. Many experienced profound physical and emotional changes without understanding they were connected to perimenopause. Today, a... Read More
Sarah Drew, MSN, FNP-C, ENP-C, Senior Director of Emergency and Trauma Services at Vail Health, has been named the recipient of the Vail Health Elevate Award. Read More