We have heroes here at Mountain Family Health Centers. They are our family of dedicated staff who are the heartbeat of our organization. Our staff are committed to the health of all persons in our community.    In this new series, The Pulse, Stories from the Heart, we will share stories of our healthcare heroes and the patients they care for, to…

by Ross Brooks, CEO, patient On March 31, we honor the birth and life of César Chávez, a civil rights and labor movement leader who fought for worker’s rights, fair wages, and medical coverage for all. Chávez was born on March 31, 1927. He was a migrant farmworker from the age of 10. He became…

At Mountain Family Health Centers, we seek to control total costs of care for our patients. With the opening of our Pharmacy Program, we can now offer patients who lack health insurance life-saving medications at a very low cost. Thanks to a generous grant from The Colorado Health Foundation, Mountain Family opened its first pharmacy…

By Jan Jennings, Director of Development When my seven-year-old daughter Sophia asked me how she could raise money for Mountain Family, I was touched. This is my job, and I never thought she would want to follow in my footsteps. I learned, however, that she really wanted to thank Xavier, one of our medical assistants,…

Since 1978, Mountain Family has had 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…

As many of you may remember, Eagle Valley Behavioral Health (EVBH) worked with the Katz Amsterdam Foundation and other mountain resort communities in 2020 to conduct a behavioral health community survey. Eagle County had the highest response rate of the three participating communities and we were able to collect valuable data on the behavioral health status…

Initially, I became a patient at Mountain Family when I was under-insured, in-between jobs and new to the valley. I continued as a patient because I always felt respected, heard and helped during my appointments. I also stayed as a patient because I appreciated that the typical waiting room scene included my neighbors, Latinos, elders…

Congratulations to Rep. McCluskie as a recipient of the Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN) 2022 Community Health Champion Award.   Each year, this award is given to two members of the Colorado legislature in recognition of their work to champion legislation that better enables Colorado’s 20 Community Health Centers (CHCs) to provide high quality primary care…

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…

Congratulations Wendy Gil! “Wendy started as our supervisor in Rifle during some hard times and facing some adversity.  Regardless, she jumped in with a positive attitude and learned everything she could to help her team. Her role has evolved over time, and she continues to be very supportive. Wendy is always lending a listening ear…