Vail Health

11/21/2025

Join us as a participant in GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH aimed at finding innovative treatments for depression. We're looking for individuals to join in on our CHILL'D study, which explores sauna and cold plunge therapy for depression. Check out study details and eligibility criteria here: www.vailhealthbh.org/chill

11/19/2025

Breast cancer doesn't know what month it is. It's easy to schedule your mammogram at ANY time—find out more and schedule today: ShawCancerCenter.org/Mammo. Early detection saves lives.

11/19/2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place in October, but you can schedule your annual mammogram any time. Early detection saves lives, and Sonnenalp Breast Center provides the most sophisticated technology available for breast imaging in the Rocky Mountains. ShawCancerCenter.org/Mammo

11/18/2025

A big THANK YOU to all who participated in last week's TEENS & SCREENS event. If you missed it, follow-up resources are available on the Eagle County School District website under the "Parenting in a Digital Age Resources" tab here: www.eagleschools.net/resources/mental-health.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at last week's Teens & Screens event in partnership with Vail Health! If you missed out, you can find copies of the handouts from this event under the "Parenting in a Digital Age Resources" tab on our website: www.eagleschools.net/resources/mental-health

¡Gracias a todas y todos los que nos acompañaron en el evento “Los Adolescentes y las Pantallas” de la semana pasada, en colaboración con Vail Health! Si no pudieron asistir, pueden encontrar copias de los folletos de este evento en la pestaña “Recursos para padres en la era digital” en nuestro sitio web: www.eagleschools.net/resources/mental-health

11/15/2025

It's National Philanthropy Day! 💙 Today, especially, we extend our gratitude to our benefactors who help fund innovative research, expand services, and ensure that quality health care remains accessible in the mountain communities we serve. Together, we are building a healthier future.

Visit the Vail Health Foundation website to explore stories of how philanthropy impacts every aspect of our care ➡️ https://ow.ly/H33650Xs2TZ

11/14/2025

Check it out: Colorado Mountain Medical is starting up a NEW diabetes support group with meetings next week in Frisco in Avon. This welcoming space is for anyone living with diabetes, caregivers, and those seeking to learn more.

Are you or a loved one LIVING WITH DIABETES? Join Colorado Mountain Medical's endocrinology team for a new diabetes support group—with upcoming meetings in Frisco and Avon. This welcoming space is for anyone living with diabetes, caregivers, and those seeking to learn more. RSVP and questions: VHEvents@VailHealth.org.
UPCOMING MEETINGS & DETAILS:
• Tuesday, November 18 | 5:30-6:30PM
Frisco Town Hall 1 Main Street, Frisco
• Wednesday, November 19 | 5:30-6:30PM
Avon Town Hall 100 Mikaela Way, Avon

WHAT TO EXPECT:
• Meet others who understand your journey
• Learn helpful tips for daily diabetes management
• Hear from local healthcare professionals
• Share stories, support, and encouragement
• Light refreshments provided

11/13/2025

How to you plan to stay STRONG, ACTIVE, and RESILIENT? Get inspired with tips from Lindsey Duhamel, a sports physical therapist with Howard Head Sports Medicine, who shared her expertise on warm-up, recovery, and injury prevention at a recent Vail Health Fitness As You Age event. Get the highlights here: https://ow.ly/tFsw50XqCpW

11/12/2025

Colorado Gives Day, a statewide movement dedicated to giving, is HERE! Now through December 9, your donation to the Vail Health Foundation will be amplified by a $1 million+ Incentive Fund.

Help us reach our $60K goal to support 24/7 emergency & trauma care, accredited cancer treatment, and expanded behavioral health services. Every contribution ensures that Vail Health remains an independent community hospital, allowing us to respond effectively to local needs.

🧡 Make your impact go further, give today: https://ow.ly/AnWb50XouET 🧡

11/10/2025

EXPERT VOICES: Join us this week Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Eagle-Vail Pavilion, 6:00-7:00 PM, to learn more about TEENS & SCREENS from a panel of experts including Dr. Elaine Sandler, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Vail Health Behavioral Health. RSVP today by emailing VHEvents@vailhealth.org & read on to learn more about key speakers and topics.

Dr. Sandler will focus on phone use in the family setting and cover:

• The impacts of phone use on family life
• How to achieve screen time balance in your home
• Tips for talking to teens about digital well-being

Dr. Sandler will be joined by other experts including: Dr. Charles Raison, Vail Health Behavioral Health Innovation Center Director; Candace Eves, Eagle County School District Prevention Coordinator; and Dana Whelan, Eagle County Schools Wellness Coordinator.

Teens and parents are welcome to join us at this event! Send in your RSVP & any event questions to us today at VHEvents@vailhealth.org.

11/07/2025

EXPERT VOICES: Join us next week Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Eagle-Vail Pavilion, 6:00-7:00 PM, to learn more about TEENS & SCREENS from a panel of experts including Eagle County School District Wellness Coordinator Dana Whelan and Prevention Coordinator Candace Eves. RSVP today by emailing VHEvents@vailhealth.org & read on to learn more about key speakers and topics.

Dana and Candace will focus on the school impacts of technology use and cover: 
• Phone use and the loneliness epidemic
• What schools are doing to help promote healthy phone use
• Tips and support for families to achieve digital balance

Dana and Candace will be joined by other experts including Dr. Charles Raison, Vail Health Behavioral Health Innovation Center Director; and Dr. Elaine Sandler, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Vail Health Behavioral Health.

Teens and parents are welcome to join us at this event! Send in your RSVP & any event questions to us today at VHEvents@vailhealth.org.

11/07/2025

Check out this WOMEN'S HEALTH SUMMIT tomorrow in Edwards with Howard Head Sports Medicine and MIRA Bus - Camión MIRA:

Mujeres + Saludables: Women’s Health Summit
📅 Saturday, November 9 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Colorado Mountain College, Edwards

Join us for a day dedicated to women’s health and wellness! Learn from experts, connect with your community, and gain practical tools to support your well-being at every stage of life.

Topics include:
Mental Health • Menopause • Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Nutrition • Fitness & Movement • Pelvic Floor Health

Event Highlights:
Bilingual program (Spanish with English translation)
Healthy food by Grab and Grow
Free childcare available
Health resource fair, prizes & giveaways

Don’t miss this empowering, community-centered event designed for women of all ages.
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Mujeres + Saludables: Cumbre de Salud de la Mujer
📅Sábado 9 de noviembre | 9:00 a. m. – 3:00 p. m.
📍Colorado Mountain College, Edwards

¡Te invitamos a un día dedicado al bienestar y la salud de la mujer! Ven a aprender de expertas, conectar con otras mujeres de la comunidad y llevarte herramientas prácticas para cuidar tu cuerpo y tu mente en cada etapa de la vida.

Temas que trataremos:
• Salud mental
• Menopausia
• Osteoporosis y salud ósea
• Nutrición, vitaminas y suplementos
• Movimiento y ejercicio
• Salud del suelo pélvico

Durante el evento habrá:
• Programa bilingüe (sesiones en español con traducción al inglés)
• Comida saludable de Grab and Grow
• Cuidado de niños gratuito
• Feria de recursos con organizaciones locales
• Premios y regalos

No te pierdas este evento inspirador y centrado en la comunidad, diseñado para mujeres de todas las edades.

11/06/2025

EXPERT VOICES: Join us next Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Eagle-Vail Pavilion, 6:00-7:00 PM, to learn more about TEENS & SCREENS from a panel of experts including Dr. Charles Raison, Vail Health Behavioral Health Innovation Center Director. RSVP today by emailing VHevents@vailhealth.org & read on to learn more about key speakers and topics.

Dr. Raison will cover the SCIENCE behind phone addiction and discuss:
—> Links between cell phone use and rising rates of depression and anxiety among teens
—> The impacts of cell phone use on sleep
—> How cell phones shorten attention spans, foster social comparison, and keep users from doing real-life activities

Dr. Raison will be joined by other experts including: Dr. Elaine Sandler, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Vail Health Behavioral Health; Candace Eves, Eagle County Schools Prevention Coordinator; and Dana Whelan, Eagle County School District Wellness Coordinator.

Teens and parents are welcome to join us at this event! Send in your RSVP & any event questions to us today at VHevents@vailhealth.org.