Exemplary Care Award Winner September 2020- Dr. Zachary Kent
Nominated by: Diane Purse I am happy to nominate Zachary Kent for the Exemplary Care Award. His first year has had many challenges that he has met with organized and well thought out plans. His leadership during the COVID crisis has been reassuring that we were working in a safe environment. He shared information from…
September 2020 Mariposa Winner: Cristal Otero Chavez
Nominated by: Cecilia Chavez I feel Cristal is very deserving for this award. She does so much more than what people realize. She is an amazing lead and I know I can go to her for any support and guidance. She gets put under a lot of pressure and she is always able to get…
Gov. Jared Polis Signs Health Care Bills Into Law
SB20-215, Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise:C. Kennedy | J. McCluskie; D. Moreno | K. DonovanOn July 6, 2020, United States of Care (USofCare) celebrated the Colorado Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise (SB20-215) being signed into law by Colorado Governor Jared Polis. The bipartisan legislation expands access to more affordable health insurance in Colorado by stabilizing the health…
Registering to Vote is Important. Here’s Why:
by Jonathan Ramirez We are living in unusual and rough times. With many issues rising in our nation and communities it must be noted that we must learn to voice our concerns. I believe that everyone should vote as we all have an opinion and a say in what goes on in the political world.…
Our Outreach and Enrollment Team is Here for You
Our Outreach and Enrollment Team can help you apply for private or public health insurance to cover the cost of care. If you have lost your employment or health benefits due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may now be eligible for Medicaid, federal subsidies for commercial health insurance coverage, or other financial assistance programs. Additionally,…
How Health Solutions Helped Me
by Tenley Steike, Mountain Family Patient Growing up as a type 1 diabetic since age 8, I never thought that I would have to deal with the stresses of finding affordable health care. Doctors and nurses who help me guide the treatment of my disease and proper prescriptions have been integral to helping me stay…
School-Based Health Centers: Caring for Students
School-based health centers (SBHCs) are an affordable, convenient option for ensuring children and adolescents have access to the health and wellness care they need to be healthy and thrive. The school-based health centers offer students care right where they are and offer families peace of mind that their kids’ health is cared for at school. Building on the school-based health center we have had in…
Coping with Stress and Anxiety in Troubling Times
by Gary Schreiner, PhD Can you believe it? A deadly virus sweeping through our country, fires ravaging our local environment, smoke filling our valleys and on top of all the natural occurrences, distance learning and new schedules for teaching our children at school or at home. Many of us also worry about if we will…
August 2020 Mariposa Award Winner: Consuelo Gaytan
Nominated by: Nataly Meraz Consuelo is very deserving of this month’s Mariposa Award. Consuelo exemplifies the values and principles of Mountain Family Health Centers by showing high quality work in whatever task she is working on. I am thankful for the leadership she has provided to the team in Basalt during the last half a…
August 2020 Exemplary Care Award: Natasha Ellwood
“I am sure that my nominee has been recognized before, and I am still going to nominate Natasha Ellwood for Exemplary Care. I get to work with some of the best people here at the Rifle clinic. From the medical providers to dental and even our beloved behavioral health providers, I am constantly counting my blessings and…
Welcome Kendra Nagey, our New Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Kendra will be working out of our Rifle clinic and was born and raised outside Boston, MA. She attended Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing for her BSN and MSN. Before becoming a PNP, Kendra worked as a pediatric emergency nurse. After completing her PNP training, Kendra joined a large pediatric practice in Annapolis, MD.…
Parenting During Pandemic
by Gary Schreiner, PhD, Behavioral Health Director These are surreal and unusual times.We need to adapt to these uncommon times by keeping our family and ourselves physically and emotionally healthy. Remember the saying, “Kids don’t do as we say but do as we do”? If your children see you anxious, feeling down, and/or angry, then…
July 2020 Exemplary Care Award
by Jenny Lang-Burns I want to acknowledge the incredible work the dental team does every day. It feels as though our dental team does not get enough recognition for their work. I am nominating Cathy Lettice who shared what she does every day to improve the lives of our patients. I have had the honor…
July Mariposa Award Winner: Wynette Jackson
Nominated by: Barbara CorcoranWynette, she just works hard and is super kind with patients. She is always ready to answer a question or help me out. AND she has a great laugh 😊 Nominated by: Jacqueline VigilWynette has been the most outstanding co worker I could ask for. We have been dealing with a very serious…
COVID-19 Testing at Mountain Family Health Centers
Mountain Family Health Centers is testing those with symptoms for the Novel Coronavirus 2019. Testing is by appointment only at our Glenwood Springs, Basalt, and Rifle locations. Symptomatic individuals may also call Mountain Family to schedule a telehealth appointment to assess symptoms and to determine appropriate action. Those with primary care providers outside of Mountain…
Roaring Fork Schools and Mountain Family Health Centers to provide school-based health care in Basalt, Carbondale, and Glenwood Springs
Roaring Fork Schools and Mountain Family Health Centers are pleased to announce their new partnership for the operation of five school-based health centers (“SBHCs”) in the district beginning this fall. The partnership includes current SBHCs located at Basalt Elementary, Middle, and High Schools; Roaring Fork High School (Carbondale); and a new health center to be…