Grand River Health

12/24/2025

Please join us in congratulating Heath Grant of Clinic 2 in Rifle, our December Starfish Award Winner.
Heath received three nominations this past month, a testament to the positive impact he has on those around him. Congratulations, Heath—you are truly a shining light to so many.

Below are the nominations Heath received:
1. I would like to nominate Heath for the Starfish Award in recognition of the extraordinary impact he makes every single day. He is one of the kindest, hardest-working, and most genuinely incredible people I have had the pleasure of working with. On multiple occasions, his attention to detail, clinical awareness, and persistence have quite literally saved multiple lives. He has recognized signs of serious patient distress that could easily have been missed, and because he spoke up and followed through, those patients received the emergency, life-saving care they needed. Without his vigilance and advocacy, the outcomes could have been very different. Beyond his clinical skill, he brings an unmatched warmth and humanity to our workplace. He is consistently kind, upbeat, and goes above and beyond to ensure that everyone feels seen and cared for — whether they are patients, providers, or coworkers. His presence alone can shift the tone of a difficult day, and his genuine compassion leaves a lasting impression on everyone he encounters. Our entire floor looks forward to seeing his smiling face each morning, and colleagues across departments appreciate every interaction they have with him. He touches countless lives through both his actions and his character. He truly embodies what the Starfish Award represents: making a meaningful difference, one person at a time. He carries this spirit with him in everything he does, each and every day, and is more than deserving of this recognition.

2. Heath is always willing to go above and beyond the call of duty. Not only does he have one of the most infectious cheery personalities, he is hard working, efficient, and dedicated and does it with a smile every single day. He always goes the extra mile. Recently he took the time to run me paperwork that I needed so that I didn't have to come and get it. Walking has been extra painful for me lately and that extra bit of customer service and patient care really meant a lot to me and made a world of difference. If I could duplicate Heath into every area of the facility I would. He is phenomenal and really deserves this award.

3. I am nominating Heath Grant for the Starfish Award because he is a very special, warm hearted person who really cares for the patient! Heath always greets me with his sweet southern drawl politely using my last name. He always asks how I’m doing and is fully engaged giving me a huge smile when things are good or you can see the genuine concern he has when things aren’t the best. He is very thorough with his questions so he can update Dr. Feeney before she comes in to see me. He also takes a moment to just chat with me sharing something fun in his life or complement me on my weight loss! I have received calls from Heath in the late afternoon hours on a Saturday, catching up on patient care. His voice sweet and happy as he updated me on some results. When I asked why he was calling on a weekend he said “patient care comes first. Besides, Dr. Feeney is sweating it out right next to me so it’s fine”. I know Heath is going to nursing school while working full time at GRH. He’s incredible! I wish him nothing but the best during this hectic time! I know he will do even more amazing things when he becomes a nurse!

12/24/2025

Last minute shopping? Stop by Grand River Gifts at Grand River Hospital. We are open until 3 p.m. today.

12/23/2025

Feeling Sick? Here is when to stay home vs when to see a doctor:

If you have mild respiratory symptoms like cough, congestion, runny nose, sore throat, or low-grade fever, you can usually care for yourself at home:
• Rest and hydrate
• Use over-the-counter remedies like Tylenol or ibuprofen as directed
• Monitor symptoms and stay home to avoid spreading illness
Call your primary care doctor if you notice:
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fever lasting more than 3 days
• Chest pain or pressure
• Symptoms that worsen or don’t improve after several days
• High-risk conditions (asthma, COPD, heart disease, weakened immune system)
Seek emergency care immediately for:
• Trouble breathing or bluish lips/face
• Severe chest pain
• Confusion or extreme drowsiness
Signs that you are likely no longer contagious
• Fever free for 24 hours without needing Tylenol or ibuprofen/Motrin
• It has been more than 5 days and your symptoms are getting better overall

12/23/2025

Just in time for the Holidays...enjoy this refreshing beverage at The Well! Guaranteed to get your day started!!! Happy Holidays from The Well at Grand River Health

12/23/2025

Please note the following After Hours Care and Same Day Clinic Holiday Hours:

Christmas Eve Day, December 24th: After Hours Care will operate from 10-6p out of Clinic 1. (Entrance B

Christmas Day December 25: Same Day and After Hours Care will be CLOSED.

New Years Eve Day, December 31: Same Day Clinic will be open from 12pm-3pm in Clinic 2 (entrance C) and After Hours Care will see patients from 3:30p – 6p in the Clinic 1 space (Entrance B

New Years Day, January 1: Same Day Clinic and After Hours Care both CLOSED.

All of us at Grand River Health would like to wish you and your family a very happy and healthy holiday season

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Por favor tenga en cuenta los siguientes horarios especiales de días festivos para Atención Después del Horario y la Clínica de Mismo Día:

Víspera de Navidad, 24 de diciembre:
La Atención Después del Horario estará disponible de 10:00 a. m. a 6:00 p. m. en la Clínica 1 (Entrada B

Día de Navidad, 25 de diciembre:
La Clínica de Mismo Día y la Atención Después del Horario estarán CERRADAS.

Víspera de Año Nuevo, 31 de diciembre:
La Clínica de Mismo Día estará abierta de 12:00 p. m. a 3:00 p. m. en la Clínica 2 (Entrada C).
La Atención Después del Horario atenderá pacientes de 3:30 p. m. a 6:00 p. m. en la Clínica 1 (Entrada B

Día de Año Nuevo, 1 de enero:
La Clínica de Mismo Día y la Atención Después del Horario estarán CERRADAS.

Todos nosotros en Grand River Health les deseamos a usted y a su familia una temporada de fiestas muy feliz y saludable.

12/23/2025

12/22/2025

Welcome to the future of surgery at Grand River Health!

We are proud to welcome the da Vinci 5 (dv5) surgical robot to Grand River Health! This newest generation of Intuitive Surgical’s robotic platform represents a major leap forward in minimally invasive surgery.

Building on the success of earlier models like the da Vinci Xi and SP, the da Vinci 5 offers significant advancements in computing power, enhanced visualization, and improved surgeon ergonomics, supporting even greater precision, control, and efficiency in the operating room.

This investment reflects our continued commitment to bringing advanced technology, high-quality care, and innovative treatment options to the communities we serve, close to home.

We’re excited about what this means for our surgeons, care teams, and most importantly, our patients.
The future of surgical care is here at Grand River Health!

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¡Bienvenidos al futuro de la cirugía en Grand River Health!

Nos enorgullece dar la bienvenida al robot quirúrgico da Vinci 5 (dv5) en Grand River Health. Esta nueva generación de la plataforma robótica de Intuitive Surgical representa un gran avance en la cirugía mínimamente invasiva.

Basándose en el éxito de modelos anteriores como el da Vinci Xi y el SP, el da Vinci 5 ofrece avances significativos en potencia de procesamiento, visualización mejorada y ergonomía optimizada para el cirujano, lo que permite aún mayor precisión, control y eficiencia en el quirófano.

Esta inversión refleja nuestro compromiso continuo de llevar tecnología avanzada, atención de alta calidad y opciones de tratamiento innovadoras a las comunidades a las que servimos, cerca de casa.

Estamos entusiasmados por lo que esto significa para nuestros cirujanos, equipos de atención y, lo más importante, para nuestros pacientes.

¡El futuro de la atención quirúrgica ya está aquí en Grand River Health!

12/15/2025

The Grief Support Group will not be meeting on Tuesday, December 16th. We will resume meetings in January.

12/12/2025

Please note: After Hours Care will be open from 10am-4pm (instead of 6pm) Saturday December 13 only.

12/09/2025

Shout Out to Alpine Bank, Rifle CO.
A huge thank you to the amazing volunteers from Alpine Bank (Rifle, CO) Bank who helped us assemble "Blizzard Bags" for our older adults - and they did it in a record-breaking 58 minutes and 57 seconds! Your hard work and energy made a real difference in our community. We're so grateful!

Would you like to make a difference in our community? Become a GRH volunteer to become a Meals on Wheels driver and bring a lunch meal to our homebound. Call 970-625-6215 to learn more.

12/09/2025

For the first time this year, Grand River Meals on Wheels is participating in Colorado Gives Day (now through Dec. 9).
Your gift helps us:
No charge to our meals on wheels clients for meals on wheels lunches up to 5 days a week
Buys cat and dog food once a month for the fur children of the clients
Blizzard Bags filled with food for 48 hours of shelf stable food, in case, we have a blizzard and are unable to get our clients a meal that day.
Birthday Bags for a fun gift for each of our clients birthdays

We all have a heart for giving. Today, on Colorado Gives Day, your gift would make a different in the Meals on Wheels clients on the western slope. Your donation DOES make a difference.

Donations can be made through this link:
https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Grand-River-Hospital-District-Volunteers-Association -grants
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For 49 years, Grand River Meals on Wheels has been a vital source of food and support for homebound older adults, serving communities from Parachute/Battlement Mesa to New Castle. The demand for GRMOW’s services has grown exponentially, increasing by over 1,000% over the ...