November 2020- Mariposa Award Winner- Caitrin Irish
Nominated by: Barbra Corcoran She is smart, funny and good at her job. She is quick to answer an IM or email when I have a question, and she always writes an intelligible email that is concise and to the point. She is so professional on the phone that I think she could run a…
On Getting Help and Giving
When our five-year-old daughter Sophia started to exhibit symptoms of COVID, I was certain that I wished to get some medical help right away. While we already had a doctor for her whom we had gone to for years in Basalt, our pediatrician was not available that day for a telemedicine visit. As our daughter…
October 2020 Mariposa Award Winner: Marita Huerta
Nominated by: Oyen Hoffman I am only one of many providers here at MFHC. I don’t really know the exact amount of us there are, but I know we are getting larger in numbers by the day. I think I must send Marita several emails each week to change something on my own schedule or…
Vote 2020: Messy and Participatory Democracy
By Ross Brooks, CEO, Patient My grandparents JoAnne and Jim Brooks were married for more than 60 years and never, save one-time, voted for the same United States Presidential candidate. My grandfather, Jim, was a conservative business leader, who reliably voted Republican throughout his life. My grandmother, JoAnne, was a liberal peace activist, who reliably…
HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE
Colorado offers online voter registration. You can register by mail to vote in Colorado by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, and mailing it to your local election office. You can also register to vote in person if you prefer. Here are some important dates and deadlines: Election day is Nov. 3Registration deadlines:Online:…
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.…