When Dr. Janice Ugale first learned of Breast Tomosynthesis about five years ago she recognized it was the next big breakthrough in breast cancer detection. The breast imaging radiologist knew the new 3D technology had the potential to... Read More
On an early autumn morning in 2005 Dr. Terrell Joseph went down on one knee in the swaying basket of a hot air balloon. As the craft began to sail above Minturn the soon-tobe-local surgeon asked his terrified companion her hand in... Read More
At its 2012 Celebration of Life Luncheon the Vail Breast Cancer Awareness Group (VBCAG) announced the creation of the GAP Fund - $50000 donated to the Sonnenalp Breast Diagnostic Imaging Center at the Shaw Regional Cancer Center for... Read More
Pain is defined as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience to actual or potential tissue damage. This explains the obvious in that pain is uncomfortable but also illustrates that pain involves an emotional response to the... Read More
SKIN IT HOLDS IT ALL TOGETHER. As the body's largest organ and the most exposed skin needs a little TLC if it's going to stay healthy for the long haul. And that's where Jean Liu Urquhart M.D. comes in. Both a board certified... Read More
The perfect sports drink has fluid to keep your blood and muscle cells hydrated carbohydrate for energy plus sodium and potassium so your heart and other muscles work like a fine tuned machine. Who may benefit from a sports drink?... Read More
I have a question for Dr. Cunningham. I am a finish carpenter from Eagle and recently had immediate pain in my knee after simply standing up from a squatting position. There is now sharp pain at times in my knee especially when I rotate... Read More
Vail Valley Medical Center's future includes growth and the hospital and town are getting a handle on what that looks like. Toward that end the hospital and town are hosting a series of public input meetings which began Wednesday.... Read More
Like anything in life a major surgery is easiest on those who are best prepared. Unfortunately as far as major surgeries go preparedness is a luxury that's usually unavailable. But it doesn't have to be says the team of surgeons at The... Read More
Vail Valley Medical Center (VVMC) and the Town of Vail are hosting a site planning forum to allow community members to provide input on future campus development. The event will be on May 15 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in The Grand View on the... Read More