January is Thyroid Awareness Month
Did you know that approximately 30 million Americans suffer from a thyroid condition? And it’s estimated that up to half of that population is undiagnosed. While thyroid conditions can happen to anyone, women are five times more likely to be affected. January is National Thyroid Awareness Month, and we are here to break down the basics for you....
Bouncing Back from Hip Replacement in Cloud City
“It was so nice to be in Leadville because you have clean mountain air up there, it’s quiet and peaceful, you have all those beautiful views of mountains. I mean, how much better of a place can you rehab?!" Penny exclaimed....
Celebrating Christmas Safely: A Toy Gifting Guide
The holidays are right around the corner, and it’s important to keep toy safety in mind. Opening gifts can be one of the most exciting parts of Christmas for children, but that excitement can quickly turn to danger with the wrong toys....
Cyndi Souleret Joins SVFHC as Psychiatric NP
Cyndi Souleret, PMHNP-BC, has joined St. Vincent Family Health Center as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. In this role, she will be assisting patients with the treatment of mental health disorders through prescribing and managing medications. ...
The Pumpkin Project: Increasing Inclusion for All Children
We all have fond memories of trick-or-treating as a child and the joy it brought us. But for some kiddos, this night can also bring lots of anxiety due to a disability. To help bring awareness to some of the differences we have, you might notice kids carrying a different colored pumpkin....
What Is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
If you are experiencing discomfort or pain in your pelvic area, you could benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy. This type of therapy focuses on muscles that can affect bowel and bladder control, sexual activity and much more....
Cracking Down on Cholesterol
Cholesterol can be confusing. We break down everything you need to know about what cholesterol means, how to manage it, and debunk some common myths....
SVH Introduces Lymphedema and Edema Management
St. Vincent Health is now offering lymphedema and edema management with the addition of our newest occupational therapist, Amy Kuitse, OTR, CLT-LANA....
Randy Thompson Joins SVH as Chief Nursing Officer
Randy believes that it is incumbent on healthcare professionals to listen to patients with undivided attention, respect, without judgement and provide care as if they were family....
Urologist Dr. Clay Pendleton Joins SVH as Visiting Specialist
Dr. Pendleton’s mission is to provide the highest evidence-based care with a focus on each patient’s individual needs. He stated, “I always strive to use minimally invasive surgical techniques if possible and am always open to non-surgical and holistic approaches when appropriate.”...
St. Vincent 360: Rachel Griffin OTD, OTR/L, ATP
Rachel Griffin – OTD, OTR/L, ATP, works with patients of all ages, offering traditional and emerging occupational therapies....
Dr. Terry Sullivan Appointed to SVGHD Board
Dr. Sullivan is a board-certified internal medicine physician; he currently works remotely from his Leadville home as Chief Medical Officer for a consulting firm, the Michael Best Company. Sullivan’s vast experience includes board seats on the Colorado State Board of Health, Denver Medical Society and Colorado Medical Society. ...
Family medicine physician Dr. David Stuart joins St. Vincent Family Health Center
Dr. Stuart offers primary care to men, women and kids, and is the newest provider at St. Vincent Family Health Center....
Meet our New Family Medicine Doc – Ryan Sullivan, MD
Dr. Sullivan is the newest physician to join Rocky Mountain Family Practice. He'll start seeing patients in October....
What is a Facility Master Plan?
St. Vincent Health has begun creating a facility master plan. This is a multi-month process that consists of strategic planning for the long-term future of St. Vincent Health campuses. ...
We Have a Winner!
Warren was the holder of ticket number W357, and lucky for him that’s the ticket that was drawn out of the 502 that were sold....
Survey for Long-Term Growth for SVH – English & Spanish
St. Vincent Health is creating a long-term growth plan. We're seeking your input to help direct us in determining the future vision of St. Vincent Health and how our community’s healthcare needs are being served....
Clinic Merger Brings Alignment & Increased Services
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]St. Vincent Health CEO Brett Antczak It is my pleasure to share the progress of St Vincent Health’s efforts in our community. For the last six months, since I have been a part of this organization, we have been actively recruiting additional providers for our primary care clinic. We’ve received dozens of applicants for our physician opening and have been actively vetting them with the assistance of our Chief Medical Officer,...
Meet Janae Wright – RN, BSN & Chief Nursing Officer at SVH
Janae Wright serves as St. Vincent Health’s Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)....
Colorado Land Rush: Residential Lake County Lot Raffle Benefits St. Vincent Hospital Foundation
The St. Vincent Hospital Foundation is holding a raffle for a lot in Pan Ark Estates in Lake County, or, $10,000 cash. Your choice....
New Hospital Doesn’t Mean More Expense to SVH Patients
Many of our patients have been asking: Will the cost of medical services increase because of St. Vincent Health’s new hospital building? The short answer? No. ...
Access to COVID-19 Vaccinations for Prioritized Groups Increases
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Summit County offers vaccinations to residents of surrounding counties Lake County Public Health Agency (LCPHA), St. Vincent Health (SVH) and Rocky Mountain Family Practice (RMFP) have experienced great success vaccinating the 70-plus age group. The 70-plus population, medical workers, and first responders continue to be prioritized. If you are in these groups in Lake County you are encouraged to make a vaccination appointment at SVH or RMFP. The offices can be reached...
COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin for 70-Plus
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tiered approach to vaccinations has begun in Lake County by age Lake County Public Health Agency (LCPHA), St. Vincent Health (SVH) and Rocky Mountain Family Practice (RMFP) are collaborating to increase safety and save lives by vaccinating county residents. To prioritize high-risk older residents and to follow the Governor’s directive to vaccinate Coloradans in prioritized groups, St. Vincent Health and Rocky Mountain Family Practice have deployed a unified multiphase plan to...
