This article was originally published in the Vail Daily on Friday, October 20,2017. Vail Health recently announced a decision to partner with Children's Hospital Colorado for pediatric hospitalist coverage. As a surgeon and the... Read More
On the front lines where our police officers, paramedics, nurses and physicians see mental illness and substance abuse on full display, it is scary and heartbreaking. These issues affect every age and income level in Eagle County. Our... Read More
Nutrition experts aren’t perfect when it comes to eating, but they do usually implement the main pillars of a balanced diet: nutrition, variety and moderation. Unfortunately, there is not a cookie-cutter methodology that... Read More
Vail, CO – A new partnership between Vail Health and Children’s Hospital Colorado (Children’s Colorado) will provide 24-hour coverage for pediatric patients at Vail Health Hospital. Children’s Colorado is... Read More
Brain fog: it’s as if your thoughts must squeeze through a porous sponge before they come out of your mouth. It’s difficult to focus — wait — what focus? Moments of confusion ensue. Oh, and memory: Searching for... Read More
This article was first published by John LaConte in the Vail Daily on August 24, 2017. VAIL — Howard Head Sport Medicine recently announced its partnership with EXOS to bring performance training programs and services to Vail,... Read More
This article was first published by John LaConte in the Vail Daily on August 23, 2017. VAIL — Vail Health CEO Doris Kirchner approached the podium on crutches. Tasked with speaking about Vail Valley Medical Center's... Read More
This article was first published by John LaConte at the Vail Daily on August 21, 2017. As Vail Valley Medical Center prepares to unveil and celebrate its new, 72,000-square-foot West Wing expansion, its humble beginnings as a... Read More
Vail Health's registered dietician Katie Mazzia and clinicical dietician Lisa Bentley, share carbohydrate tips for bikers and runners. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RUNNERS Although... Read More
Research shows changing how we eat can lead to weight loss and the practice of intuitive, mindful eating may also relieve stress, helps with high blood pressure and stomach distress! Hurried eating patterns set us up for overeating... Read More