Expanding Access to Affordable Care in Eagle County, Colorado |
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Ross Brooks, CEO & patient
Mountain Family Health Centers has started renovations on a new Community Health Center in Avon, Colorado, which will be open for new patients in early 2023.
The new integrated health center will provide access to affordable medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services for patients in the Eagle River Valley.
Mountain Family currently provides integrated care in Edwards, Colorado, and will be moving to the new location in Avon (230 Chapel Square) in early January 2023. The Avon clinic is easily accessible and conveniently located near an ECO Transit bus stop, enabling Mountain Family to care for up to 4,000 patients in Eagle County. Many in Eagle County will be familiar with the location, as it was previously an urgent care facility operated by Vail Health.
The new Community Health Center is the culmination of strong partnerships with Vail Health, Eagle County, the Colorado Health Foundation, and many additional partners.
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Our entire website, including these articles, can be accessed in English and Spanish utilizing the translation app on our website. |
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Health Insurance Enrollment Begins November 1st |
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Nallely Peralta, Outreach & Enrollment Manager
Open enrollment for health insurance is right around the corner. Enroll between November 1 – January 15 for 2023 coverage. Mountain Family Health Centers has bilingual (English/Spanish) certified health coverage staff to help you process your application and enroll in the plan on your choice. This year Colorado has made a few expansions in order to Cover ALL Coloradans, including those who are undocumented and DACA recipients.
Join us on a Saturday mornings, 9am - 1pm, for enrollment assistance. Schedule an appointment, or walk-in and enroll!
- November 5, Glenwood Springs Library
- November 12, Edwards – Mountain Family Health Centers
- November 19, Carbondale’s Third St Center
- December 3, Rifle Library
- December 10, Glenwood Springs Library
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December 17, Carbondale’s Third St Center
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January 14, Glenwood Springs Library
Please contact the Outreach & Enrollment Department if you have any questions or need to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.
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Omicron COVID Boosters Are Here |
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Matt Percy, MD, Co-Chief Medical Officer, Rifle Site Medical Director
I last wrote an update for our July 2022 newsletter on COVID vaccines and updates. At that time, I was excited about that vaccines for the original strain of COVID-19 are available for anyone six months and older and second boosters available for the highest risk people.
Just three months later, now I'm happy to share that the Omicron Boosters are available.
You may have heard that new booster shots which are designed to protect against the latest variants of COVID were recently approved under Emergency Use Authorization. The new booster shot is a bivalent vaccine, meaning that it targets both the original strain and Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5, which became the dominant subvariants in the United States over the summer. The previous booster formulation only protected against the original version of the virus. The bivalent vaccine replaces the previous booster as the recommended option for anyone five and older, but is not approved to be given as a primary series.
Anyone five and older who is at least two months out from their most recent dose is eligible and recommended to receive the bivalent booster and I recommend you get it to protect yourselves, your family and our community as we enter the fall and winter season where respiratory illnesses tend to be more common. Mountain Family Health Centers has these vaccines available for patients with appointment.
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Making an Impact Through Our "Health For All Fund" |
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Your Generosity Makes a Difference |
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Jan Jennings, Director of Development
When speaking with Monica Perez-Rhodes, our former Mountain Family Board Chair and Chair of our Equity In Action Committee, she shared her thoughts.
"I support Mountain Family Community Health Centers because they offer quality medical, dental, and behavioral care at an affordable price. The health of all members in our community is important, and Mountain Family serves this need without discriminating or denying services for uninsured or underinsured patients. The providers are mission-driven, caring individual who take the time to listen and provide exceptional care to their patients. I am proud to be a patient at Mountain Family Healthcare Centers, and I will continue to support Mountain Family so they continue to thrive in our communities."
Monica is also a Founding Member of the Health For All Fund, having made a three-year commitment to support Mountain Family. In addition, she is a Sustaining Member, making her donations each month.
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For more information on giving:
Jan Jennings
Director of Development
(970) 928-1606
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Expanding Hours to Meet Our Patients' Needs |
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Lizz Bailey, Development and Communications Manager
At Mountain Family, we want our patients to know we're here for them and that's why we've worked with our staff to expand our hours of operation.
- Glenwood Springs Integrated Health Center
- 8am - 6pm, M, Tu, Th, F
- 8am - 7pm, Wednesdays
- Rifle Integrated Health Center
- 8am - 6pm, Monday through Friday
- Edwards Integrated Health Center
- 8am - 6pm, M, Tu, Th, F (closed Wednesdays)
- Basalt Integrated Health Center
- 8am - 6pm, M, Tu, Th, F (closed Wednesdays)
Mountain Family offers after-hours medical advice for non-emergency, urgent medical needs. For e
To make an appointment during operating hours or to speak to a medical provider after hours, please call 970-945-2840.
Our School-Based Health Centers are also expanding hours. For the month of November, students seeking care for acute medical issues, such as sore throat, fever, other cold symptoms, or minor injury, can be seen for drop-in from 7am-8am on Wednesdays at the Basalt Middle School. No appointment necessary. School-Based Health Center services are available for patients under 21 years old.
Well-child checks, medication refills or check-ins, or sports physicals will not be available for drop-in hours.
To make an appointment during operating hours for any of five School-Based Health Centers, please call 970-945-2840 ext. 6056.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
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Emily Borkovec, MMS, PA-C, Basalt Site Medical Director
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the time each year when we try to get the word out about the importance of breast cancer screening and show support for those affected by breast cancer.
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer, accounting for nearly two million cases globally each year. Early detection is key, which is why self-beast exams, clinical breast exams, and routine screenings with mammography are so important.
Talk to your provider today about breast cancer screening and prevention.
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Please Join Us in Welcoming Our New Healthcare Providers |
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We are delighted to welcome new providers to Mountain Family and extend our care to children, adolescents, adults, and families, providing integrated medical, behavioral, and dental healthcare services at our four hub sites in Basalt, Glenwood Springs, Rifle, and Edwards. Our five school-based health centers also provide essential primary care in Basalt, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, and Avon.
To schedule an appointment, please call (970) 945-2840 or visit our website for more information to find a provider.
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Madeleine "Maddie" Nieslanik, MPAS, PA-C
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Louise "Taylor" McKey, CPNP-PC
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Explore a Career at Mountain Family |
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Dana Peterson, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Director of Human Resources
At Mountain Family, we don’t merely talk about health . We live it. Why? Healthier, happier employees improve both their own lives and those of everyone around them. It raises the social success, efficiency, and energy of the whole organization.
Here at Mountain Family, you can enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle in Colorado's Rocky Mountains from world-famous ski slopes and stunning hiking trails to Gold Medal waters. Plus, taking advantage of company-wide incentives to live a healthier life are easier when your work is located in one of our great communities. We have locations in Basalt, Glenwood Springs, Rifle, Edwards, and Avon.
In addition, do you want to become a certified medical assistant (MA) and medical interpreter (Spanish) at no cost to you? Ask us about our new programs.
We are a team on an important mission to improve the health of our community by providing equitable and affordable medical, behavioral, and dental healthcare for all.
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"The groundwork of all happiness is health."
– Leigh Hunt
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Congratulations to Our Award Winners |
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September
Kendra Nagey, CPNP-PC
School-Based Health Center Medical Director
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October
Jaime John, CPNP-PC
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August
Amber Falk,
Health Information Specialist
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September
Gail Mizner, MD
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October
Reyna Peters,
Billing Supervisor
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Since 1978, Mountain Family has had a lasting belief: we believe healthcare is a human right. We improve the health of our community by providing equitable and affordable medical, behavioral, and dental healthcare for all.
You can join Mountain Family in securing this legacy of care.
By remembering Mountain Family Health Centers with a gift in your will, trust, retirement plan, or life insurance policy, you can leave a legacy and:
- Help perpetuate healthcare for all for future generations
- Join our Legacy Society
- Save taxes
Thank you for considering making a gift above and beyond your lifetime.
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