Dear Patients and Partners of Mountain Family Health Centers, Given the confirmed community spread of COVID-19 in Eagle, Garfield, and Pitkin Counties, effective immediately 3/16/20, and in an effort to protect the safety of patients, staff, and our communities, Mountain Family Health Centers will be shifting operations to minimize in-person clinic visits at all MFHC…

The Roaring Fork Schools and Mountain Family Health Centers (MFHC) are partnering together to open a school-based health center in Glenwood Springs High School this fall.  “We want every student to have access to affordable, comprehensive, integrated health care services, regardless of their legal status, family circumstance, place of residence, or economic means,” said Superintendent…

As of February 2020, the Avon School-Based Health Center at Mountain Family has received its accreditation as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). This certification comes from the National Committee of Quality Assurance (NCQA). The PCMH program emphasizes utilization of team-based care to reduce fragmentation within the health system. Research demonstrates building positive relationships between patients…

Nominated by Barb Corcoran “I would like to nominate Laine. This month I have had three patients with chronic mental illness, who have been struggling for quite some time, finally find mood stability thanks to Laine (and their own hard work). This stability included relief from paranoia, crippling depression and suicidal thoughts, constant auditory delusions,…

by Dr. Matt Percy To mark my 35th trip around the sun, I decided to get a mullet! I know mullets are great conversation starters and I figured I should use those conversations for good. I also know there are strong feelings both pro and anti mullet (I am obviously in the “pro” camp). With…

Story courtesy of Valley Life for All https://valleylifeforall.org/voiceability-blog Meet Karyn ReNae Anderson, a caregiver, incredible cook, leader for change for the blind, and employee at Caregiver Connections. She is also visually impaired but that does not stop her from being a community icon. Her voice will change you. My name is Karyn ReNae Anderson and…

“I had a case recently where Casey showed **exemplary** teaching skills.  He had 2 MAs, a nurse and myself all in the room to watch him staple a wound.  He made the patient feel really comfortable, and everyone got to ask questions. It was a great learning environment and great patient care.” -Dr. Chris Tonozzi …

“From the words of Urban Dictionary, “Kaitlyn is Truly remarkable. She is selfless and caring as shown by her determination and willingness to go the extra mile.” I believe that Urban Dictionary knew our Kaitlyn specifically. She joined our Mountain Family, Family a year ago and has made her way into being a true Mariposa…