The act of digestion isn’t one that comes easily for many Americans. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, approximately 70 million Americans have some sort of digestive disorder ranging... Read More
This article was written by John LaConte and printed in the Vail Daily on 1/18/18. The Pink Vail flamingo has flown into new territory with a new program designed to get cancer patients and Pink Vail revelers on the slopes a... Read More
VAIL, CO—Vail Health was recently acknowledged as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics by the Women’s Choice Award for the second year in a row. The award signifies that Vail Health is in the top 10% of U.S.... Read More
This article was written by Scott Miller and printed in the Vail Daily on 1/12/18. Completely renovating the hospital here has already been a years-long effort, but the final two-year push is on. Work in the past few days... Read More
This article was printed in the Vail Daily on December 18, 2017 by Laura Bell. When it comes to your health, there’s good news and bad about consuming moderate amounts of alcohol Every other year, alcohol is given... Read More
Hormones are chemical messengers that keep the body functioning. From regulating metabolism and sleep cycles to controlling immune function and sex drives, they are key to how the body works — or doesn’t. Suffering hot... Read More
When it comes to filling your plate, think quality over quantity. Building a meal centered around nutrient-dense, wholesome fruits and vegetables is an important part of this philosophy, and one that makes it hard to overeat or eat... Read More
Though many hotels offer state-of-the-art fitness facilities for the healthy-minded traveler, there is no need to leave the privacy of your hotel room (or home) to exercise. Howard Head Sports Medicine’s physical therapists share... Read More
This article was written by Laura Bell and originally published in the Vail Daily on October 16, 2017. Stop in your local City Market and you will find hydrogen-infused water in the nutrition center. The first company to... Read More
This article was originally published in the Vail Daily on Friday, October 20,2017. Vail Health recently announced a decision to partner with Children's Hospital Colorado for pediatric hospitalist coverage. As a surgeon and the... Read More