Research is an integral part of Vail Health's mission to elevate health across our mountain communities. Our goal is to offer specialized care supported by comprehensive research and education. Many of our physicians and staff have pursued in-depth research and written articles that have been published in the world's top medical journals.
The Vail Health Behavioral Health Innovation Center (BHIC) is a collaboration between Vail Health and University of Wisconsin-Madison in the study of novel behavioral health interventions.
Howard Head Sports Medicine develops extensive therapy protocols for rehabilitation, setting new standards for research and innovation in the physical therapy field worldwide.
Shaw Cancer Center's research team is exploring new ways to minimize the effects of certain cancer treatments and provides opportunities for patients to participate in clinical trials. This allows patients access to new methods of treating cancer.
In addition, the research and expertise of our partners at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute and Vail-Summit Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation have led to significant advances in the fields of orthopaedics and sports medicine.
