Vail Health Volunteer Corps 2024 Roundup
The Vail Health Volunteer Corps recently celebrated their 2024 accomplishments at their Annual Award Luncheon. Donating more than 8,500 volunteer hours to Vail Health in 2024 Read More
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Vail Health Receives Two Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Awards for 2024
Vail Health has been nationally recognized by Press Ganey with the prestigious Guardian of Excellence Award® in two separate patient care categories for incredible dedication and commitment to providing excellent care every day and... Read More
Why Nutrition Is Important with Dr. Susan Vickerman
Why is nutrition important? It is the foundation of our overall health and wellbeing. There are constantly new recommendations on nutrition coming out through social media, podcast, friends, which makes it hard to know "WHAT should I... Read More
Food as Medicine with Lilia Brown
Inflammation isn’t always bad. It’s your body’s natural defense system to heal wounds and fight infections. Many common symptoms—like fatigue and weight gain—are actually signs of chronic inflammation which can lead to heart... Read More
Meal Planning Made Easy with Melaine Hendershott
Nutrition is vital to our health. I love my job as a RDN because I get to take the power of food and share it with others. I work as an oncology dietitian and it’s so inspiring. I get a front row seat on how the foods we choose... Read More
‘Think of nutrition as a prescription:’ Vail Health experts share secrets behind healthy eating
Vail Health on Thursday, April 3, hosted a panel of three health care experts who use their knowledge of nutrition to support the health of their patients. Read More
Understanding ACL Tears: From Risk to Recovery - Part 1
Some say an ACL tear is a rite of passage for those who live and play in the mountains. Everyone who has experienced it wears an invisible badge of honor, and most are quick to share their story with the newest members of this... Read More
Understanding ACL Tears: From Risk to Recovery - Part 2
“Pop!” It’s that dreaded sound and unforgettable feeling of an ACL tear. Not everyone who tears an ACL experiences the sensation, but those who do have a strong indication that a visit to the orthopaedic surgeon is going to be... Read More
Understanding ACL Tears: From Risk to Recovery - Part 3
While ACL tears are common, and super-humans like Lindsey Vonn make reconstructive surgery look easy, the reality is that recovery is a process and it’s different for every person. Because the timeline is so unpredictable, Dr. Tom... Read More
Early Detection Saves Lives: Start with a Self-Exam
When is your next period? This time around, consider giving yourself a self-breast exam one week after your period ends. Breasts tend to be less tender and swollen at this time, making it easier to feel for any potential changes or... Read More