Posts by Mountain Family Health Center
Thank You for Giving the Gift of Health
As we start the new year and reflect on our accomplishments as an organization, we are grateful to all our patients who consider Mountain Family Health Centers their healthcare home. Over 21,000 individuals in our region rely on us for affordable primary care. Our impact in the community is only possible with resources provided by…
Read MoreCelebrating Our Staff
It’s no secret that the Mountain Family Health Centers staff give their all for our patients, our community, and our mission. A hardworking staff should gather to laugh, dance, and appreciate each other. In January, our staff did just that. With all locations represented, our Mariposa Committee hosted a masquerade ball. Staff came ready to…
Read MoreJanuary 2024 Mariposa Award
I would like to nominate Ericka for this month’s Mariposa Award. Not only is Ericka one of the kindest people I work with, but she is also an exceptional therapist. She manages some of our most complex and acute patients and cares so much about their well-being and the well-being of her team. Not only is…
Read MoreMountain Family Health Centers Welcomes Dustin Moyer as CEO
New Leadership Selected After Multi-Phase Search FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2, 2024 [GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO] Mountain Family Health Centers is thrilled to welcome Dustin Moyer as its new Chief Executive Officer. Moyer will officially assume his new role in early February 2024. Moyer’s CEO announcement comes nearly four months since former CEO Ross Brooks resigned…
Read MoreWhat Does Integrated Health Mean?
A community member, Audrey shared her experience with integrated care at one of our clinics for her daughter, Mary. Mary had multiple health needs and came to Mountain Family during an unplanned leave from college following a mental health crisis. She coped with a physical disability in addition to managing severe depression and other health…
Read MoreExpanding Access to Affordable Care in Gypsum, CO
For the second time this year, Mountain Family Health Centers (MFHC) will be expanding access to affordable care in the Eagle River Valley. In January 2023, Mountain Family opened a new Community Health Center located in Avon, Colorado. Shortly after opening the Avon clinic, Mountain Family began construction on another new Community Health Center located…
Read MoreCEO Search Continues
To read more about the CEO Job Description, click here. In March of this year, MFHC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ross Brooks notified the organization of his intent to resign from the CEO position as of August 31, 2023. The MFHC Board of Directors has begun the comprehensive search process for the organization’s next CEO.…
Read MoreSchool-Based Health Centers Continue Providing Care Throughout the Summer
Kendra Nagey, CPNP-PC, SBHC Site Medical Director Mountain Family Health Centers has five School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) located at Avon Elementary School, Basalt Middle School, Basalt High School, Glenwood Springs High School, and Roaring Fork High School in Carbondale. Patients under age 21 can be seen at any of our SBHCs year-round. What can you…
Read MoreAnai Quezada, RDH voted Locals Choice First Place Dental Hygienist
Congratulations to Anai Quezada, RDH for being voted Locals Choice First Place Dental Hygienist. “Anai joined Mountain Family in 2016, returning to the community where she grew up. Her focus is on education, preventive care, and motivating patients towards better oral health. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Anai enjoys building relationships with patients from…
Read MoreYou can be a Hero in Ensuring Health For All
Your Friends and Neighbors Need Your Help People who are enrolled in Medicaid will need to reapply to the State of Colorado for re-determination of their eligibility. Statewide, it is projected that 16-18% of current enrollees will lose their Medicaid coverage over the coming year as a result of the re-determination process. Currently, 30% of…
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