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May: Audrey Fisher, DDS; Molli Carpenter, RN; Natasha Ellwood, PA-C; Maddie Nielslanik, PA-C This very delicate situation, which began with a patient in the dental chair, might have ended an entirely different way if not for Dr. Fisher, Molli, Natasha, and Maddie coming together as a team. Dr. Fisher was seeing a new patient in…

May 2024: Cheyenne Roark, Health Information Specialist Over the past several months Cheyenne stepped in to help with training and leadership in the Health Information Department while Amber was out, and I know the team really appreciated having her experience and steady hand to help during that time. More specifically, over the past few months…

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, more than 524,000 Coloradans and 10 million Americans have lost their Medicaid coverage nationwide since the end of the Public Health Emergency in May 2023. The loss of coverage primarily stems from the end of Continuous Eligibility for Medicaid, which allowed people to maintain health coverage during the COVID-19…

What does this mean?  In May of 2023, continuous Medicaid/CHP+ coverage ended along with the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE). This means that normal eligibility processes are back in place. Members will need to confirm no changes have taken place in their household or provide updated contact, household, and income changes, as applicable,…

At Mountain Family Health Centers, we believe everyone should have access to high-quality integrated primary, behavioral, and dental care regardless of their insurance coverage or ability to pay.   Thanks to the generosity of people like you, the Health For All Fund has provided care for 3,502 patients in our community.    Since the end of the…

At Mountain Family, our goal is to treat the whole person through sophisticated, integrated, and affordable healthcare. We know that dental and mental health impact our overall health, with new research coming out daily to support the brain, body, and oral health connection.   Gum disease, or periodontitis, isn’t just a dental issue — it’s linked…

February: Ericka Dries, LCSW, Bryn Brendamour, FNP, Yunira Gomez, RN I’d like to nominate Ericka Dries, Bryn Brendamour and Yunira Gomez for exemplary care. Ericka was meeting this week with one of her patients who is in high school. In the counseling session, her patient expressed worry that she might be pregnant. Ericka was able…

February 2024: Annette Franta, Interim CEO and CFO I nominate my esteemed boss, Annette Franta, for this month’s Mariposa honor.  She is pure class and has handled the interim CEO and full-time CFO jobs with grace.  Her steadfast principles make her a rock for Mountain Family Health Centers.  Furthermore, she exemplifies the values we cherish,…

As Medicaid Shrinks, Clinics for the Poor are Trying to Survive Funding Increase for Community Health Centers Clears Senate Secretary Becerra Tours Improved Healthcare Access and Equity During Colorado Visit Congratulations to our Board Secretary, Hannah Berman, on her recent election to Basalt Town Council

Emily McGavin, Director of Development Securities and mutual funds that have increased in value and been held for more than one year are popular assets to donate to a charity. Gifts of securities or mutual funds to Mountain Family Health Centers offer you the chance to support our work while realizing important benefits for yourself.…

Emily McGavin, Director of Development We are grateful to generous donors like you who have contributed over $1,072,000 to the Health For All Fund (HFAF) since its launch in 2021. The fund provides essential unrestricted support, enabling all residents of our community access to medical, dental, and behavioral health care. The Health For All Fund…

Emily McGavin, Director of Development I recently had the opportunity to tour the Avon School-Based Health Center (SBHC) and meet the dedicated pediatrics care team caring for our young patients. The separate dedicated entrance at Avon Elementary School to the east of the main entrance is easy to spot and offers patients convenience and privacy.…

We are currently accepting new patients at all locations. We provide affordable healthcare services for all, regardless of income, insurance, or citizenship status. We accept patients who have Medicaid, Medicare, Health First Colorado/CHP+, and most private insurance plans. We offer sliding scale programs for our patients and other assistance programs for those without insurance.  We…

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…

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…

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…