I want to nominate Marija Weeden for the Mariposa Award.  She has really been the driving force behind so many new ventures at Mountain Family in the last year.  I don’t know what we would have done without her leadership and support.  I know for a fact that she is going to hate this recognition, […]

Due to Melissa’s attention to detail and follow-through, she likely saved a baby’s life and saved a mom from a significant complication.  Melissa was caring for a pregnant mom who was at 29 weeks and noted that the patient was developing swelling, and her blood pressure had increased.  While it is much less common, pre-eclampsia can […]

Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the single best thing you can do to protect yourself and your family against the virus. As of July 1, Mountain Family has provided over 7,600 vaccine doses to community members. We recently switched to offering Pfizer vaccine as our primary vaccine available. This allows us to vaccinate anyone 12 and older […]

We are very pleased to announce the opening of our newest school based health center, located in the Glenwood Springs High School. We recently had a soft opening and are planning a grand opening celebration for August 24th. Adolescents are traditionally difficult to reach for primary medical, dental and behavioral health care and this clinic […]

National Health Center Week 2021: Celebrating Community Health Center Patients and Boards National Health Center Week is August 8-14, 2021, and this year we honor the diverse individuals and families who choose Community Health Centers nationwide for their integrated medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare needs.  We honor Community Health Center Boards of Directors nationwide, which […]

Thanks to our many loyal and generous donors, The Mountain Family Health For All Fund continues its support of the doctors, nurses, and other providers at our four health centers and our six school-based health centers.  Donors to the fund support vital health-care services, including COVID-19 testing and vaccine inoculations as well as primary care […]

Nominated by Barb Corcoran: Cristina really struggled with caring for a patient that seemed to be having a panic/anxiety attack, which then turned into a seizure, paramedics were called.    Cristina continues to work with this patient, provide excellent care and is getting her hooked up with services to help her live a healthier, fuller life […]

Nominated by: Pam Herrera, CCMA Alexis is my go-to person when I have any questions. During new hire orientation Alexis explains in depth what the MAS role consist off, gives out a schedule that they will follow and what their training will look like and the steps to become a certified medical assistant. Alexis is also in […]

Nominated by: Dalia SalazarStephany is very caring and always willing to help. I believe her dedication and motivation make her a great candidate for this award. Nominated by: Pam HerreraI would like to nominate Stephany Ortega RN for the Mariposa Award for the following reasons.Stephany has been a team player since she first started in […]

Basalt High School May 20th from 130p-4p, 16 yrs of age and older.  We are offering 1st and 2nd doses (you did not have to get your 1st dose with us if you still need your 2nd dose you can come) No appointment needed June 10th from 130p-4p, 16 yrs of age and older.  2nd Doses only, (you did […]

Thanks to our many loyal and generous donors, The Mountain Family Health For All Fund continues its support of the doctors, nurses, and other providers on the front lines at our four health centers and our six school-based health centers.  Donors to the fund support vital health-care services, including COVID-19 testing and vaccine inoculations as […]

2021 has already been a whirlwind of a year for us here at Mountain Family. While we spent the majority of 2020 focused on COVID testing, in just two and a half months, we have given more vaccines than tests conducted since the start of the pandemic. On January 20th we started administering the COVID-19 […]

by Dr. Casey AquirreTime and time again I see Mary providing excellent care and her patients let us know how great she is for MFHC. Not only does she consistently work to care for her patients but is always willing to take an extra shift to help me out when I need a break. I […]

Nominated by: Wynette JacksonI have never had a Boss that worked so hard for each of her workers to make sure we have everything we need to succeed in every aspect of our job and life. She has always given her hand out when you need help, a shoulder to cry on just when you […]

Now that COVID-19 vaccines are available for anyone 18 and older, you can re-focus on dental care for the whole family. Mountain Family has provided dental care through tele-dentistry since the beginning of the pandemic last March, and we are happy to announce that we are now offering full-service in-clinic dental care at our locations […]

By Ross Brooks, CEO, patient, Mountain Family Health Centers Today more than a third of the 21,000 patients served at Mountain Family Health Centers have no health insurance. That’s more than 7,500 human beings in Garfield, Eagle, and/or Pitkin Counties without the insurance to cover their medical, behavioral, and/or dental healthcare needs.    This sobering […]

Starting a career in healthcare? Mountain Family Health Centers will be starting MA training with the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (please tag NIMAA) starting September 2021. Total program costs is under $7000. To learn more, visit www.nimaa.org. Applications close July 17th.

by Dr. Kent PetrieWhen Diane Purse joined our provider staff at Eagle Care Clinic (now Mountain Family) in 2004, our care of children took a “quantum leap.” Her outstanding clinical skills were evident from the start. I have always considered her the best “pediatrician” in our area. When she asks me for advice, she already […]

This past fall, most national experts predicted a cold and dark winter for the United States as COVID-19 cases and deaths grew precipitously.  Unfortunately, the expert predictions were mainly correct, as national COVID cases reached their peak on January 8, 2021, with 315,179 positive COVID-19 cases in a single day, according to the Centers for […]

“I would like to nominate Noreen for the Exemplary Provider award.  Her assessments of patients are thorough, thoughtful and professional.  I just recently had a patient go through a very, very difficult medication change for bipolar disorder with a lot of terrible side effects, lethargy, confusion.  Noreen walked beside this patient, calling them, checking in, […]