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The Power Behind Plant-Based Protein

As plant proteins are becoming more and more popular, you might be wondering what all the fuss is about! Plants can actually be a great source of protein, as well as provide fewer calories, more nutrients and have less of an... Read More

Thank you VVMC

Vail Valley Medical Center’s most important resource is our staff—the men and women who extend superior, compassionate care to our patients and guests. With 1,236 full-time, part-time and affiliated staff and 260... Read More

Thanks for 9Health Fair

Vail Valley Medical Center recently sponsored the 9Health Fair at Eagle Valley High School in Gypsum, and I’m very proud of our clinical staff who volunteered their time to make free healthcare services available to our... Read More

Altitude Awareness

Nothing ruins a vacation like illness. Yet, most people are unaware that almost 1 in 4 people will get symptoms of altitude sickness, or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), when they come to Vail, which is at an altitude of approximately... Read More

Raymond Kim Joins The Steadman Clinic

Dr. Kim brings a reputation as one of the top replacement surgeons in the country.   VAIL, Colo. – The roster of world class orthopaedic physicians at The Steadman Clinic expanded this past February with the... Read More

We Came, We Saw, We Conquered

By Tracey Flower | First published to the Weekly, April 24, 2017   As the winter 2016-17 ski season wraps up, we’re presented with an opportunity to reflect. In this case, we’re holding up a mirror to a... Read More

Consume More Berries

As winter melts away we look forward to warmer weather, blue skies and berries!   Fresh or frozen, whole or juiced, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, acai and cranberries are powerful tiny foods... Read More

Pink Vail Pays It Forward

 Edwards, CO—When 63-year-old Leslie Holland was diagnosed with skin cancer in 2016, she knew she wanted to be treated at Shaw Regional Cancer Center in Edwards, Colorado—a nearly three-hour drive from her home in... Read More

Top 10 Heart-Healthy Nutrition Tips

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide for men and women. Improving what you eat is just one of several lifestyle factors that can reduce your risk. The American Heart Association (AHA) reports the... Read More