Valentine's Day is coming but all of February is National Heart Month. You've heard that many women die of a broken heart. The truth is not that far off. While not exactly brought on by sadness or lost love heart disease is the No. 1... Read More
The day was beautiful in the summer of 1990. Dr. J. Richard Steadman stepped into the operating room to perform his first operation at Vail Valley Medical Center. I recall the day as if it was yesterday. This day marked the beginning of... Read More
Colorado orthopedic surgeon Dr. Peter Millett has been recognized by Orthopedics This Week as one of the best shoulder surgeons in the US. This list of the top 28 shoulder surgeons represents leaders in their subspecialty chosen by... Read More
Dr. J. Richard Steadman founder of The Steadman Clinic and the Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) has announced that he is retiring from his active surgical practice. Dr. Steadman looks forward to continuing to consult with... Read More
I'd like to send a heartfelt thank you to the men and women of the Eagle River Fire Protection District. In addition to serving our community and keeping us safe the members of ERFPD have volunteered their time to support patients at... Read More
Vail Health Services one of the two volunteer boards that govern the nonprofit Vail Valley Medical Center elected Michael Shannon as its new chairman. Former chairman Ron Davis will now lead the Vail Valley Medical Center Foundation.... Read More
As I stated in previous columns studies show that 80 percent of us gals have trouble with incontinence at some point in our lives. However just because it is common does not mean it's normal. Let's continue the conversation. So you've... Read More
Now that the key word is free there is no excuse to avoid seeing the doctor. This goes for healthy people more than anyone. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act Medicare and most medical insurance companies are mandated to cover free... Read More
Colorado along with much of the United States is experiencing a high level of influenza-related illness. Vail Valley Medical Center have seen about five percent more patients testing positive for the flu than last year with tests... Read More
Vail Valley Medical Center president and CEO Doris Kirchner and Chairman of the Board Art Kelton honored the 2013 winners for Physician of the Year Rising Star and the Clinical Excellence Awards presented to Drs. Metcalfe Braunholtz and... Read More