SVH Staff Is Top Notch: No Ego, Just Teamwork
“I am so proud of this hospital. The people who work here all came together as a team to care for Bob. There was no ego on our care team, just teamwork." -Sue Brotherton...
Letter to Our Community
I would like to sincerely thank the staff of St. Vincent Health, the residents of Lake County, and our partners....
Thank You Leadville ELKS!
St. Vincent Health and Lake County boast having the only Pediatric Occupational Therapy service in the central mountain region. This service was opened in 2021. Medical providers from Lake, Chaffee, Eagle, and Summit Counties – and beyond, refer their patients to St. Vincent Health and Occupational Therapist, Rachel Griffin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP....
Human Trafficking Education
Many law enforcement, medical and human services responders attended Human Trafficking education at St. Vincent on October 25th. The training was presented by BV Hope and Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking. The training explored root causes of trafficking and the myriad of intersecting identities, vulnerabilities, and social and systemic inequalities that can lead to trafficking. Understanding root causes and complex trauma is key to recognizing the crime in its many forms. Attendees...
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....
Outstanding Team Members at St. Vincent Health
St. Vincent Health teamwork and excellence in action! Employees of the quarter recognized....
Rehabilitation, Encouragement and Compassionate Care
After stroke, injury, illness or surgery, rehabilitation is often essential. This is when a person might turn to Swing Bed care also known as inpatient rehabilitation. It’s a funny name—but basically means a person “swings” from acute care to rehab care in an inpatient setting....
The People Behind the Care: Imaging
With just one visit to St. Vincent Health’s imaging department you’ll discover how professional and personable our team is. ...
Practicing Safe Fun in the Sun
July is UV Safety Awareness Month; a time to educate ourselves on the harmful effects of the sun and skin cancer prevention....
New Administrator to Join SVH
SVGHD Board Chooses Top Leader Bringing Interim Status to a Close Andrew (Andy) Dreesen, BSW, MPA, CPHQ has accepted the position of the permanent administrator at St. Vincent General Hospital District (SVGHD) and St. Vincent Health (SVH). He will begin his role by September 1, 2023. As an employee of Cypress Healthcare, LLC, the hospital’s management company, Dreesen will take over for Interim CEO John Gardner who came out of retirement to...
Spotlight on Brent Ford, MT(ASCP)
Quality and safety go hand in hand with customer service in Brent’s book. He has been a lab professional for 37 years and a lab director for 23 years. Brent’s management style involves listening to patients needs to discover how he can be helpful. “My role at St. Vincent is important to me. I want to help this community continue to receive quality health care from our COLA certified Laboratory,”...
Celebrating Men’s Health Week June 12-18
June 12–18 is Men’s Health Week, which is a time to encourage men to take charge of their health and turn those statistics around. It’s crucial to be aware of your family history as well as the risks for your age, ethnicity, and lifestyle. Here and now there are some simple steps to prioritize your health. After all, if you are not well, who will care for your loved ones?...
Let’s Talk About Women’s Health
It is common that women ignore their well-being while caring for those around them. When it comes to handing out advice, the cheeky old saying, “do as I say, not as I do,” is hereby retired Let’s talk about Woman’s Healthlike avocado green appliances from the 1970’s. Here and now there are some simple steps to prioritize your health. After all, if you are not well, who will care for your...
Explore Ways to Live Your Life with Less Stress and More Joy!
Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month? Consider this amazing fact. Up to 90 percent of doctor’s office visits are for stress-related ailments and complaints!...
The People Behind the Care: Materials Management
Our Materials Management Supervisor, Luis Gastelum, is integral to keepingSt. Vincent Health afloat. Every material purchased for all of our services and facilities is channeled through Luis....
The Health Fair Is Coming Back to Leadville!
The 365 Health Fair—formerly called 9Health Fair—is coming back to Leadville on Saturday, April 29th from 8am to 1pm at Lake County Elementary School....
Eating Right on a Budget
Getting the most nutrition for your food budget starts with a little extra planning before you shop. There are many ways to save money on the foods that you eat. Here are some budget friendly tips for eating right....
SVH 360: Nursing
St. Vincent Health nurses believe in the importance of assisting patients and families as they navigate through the healthcare process. With steadfast dedication, our nurses are committed to providing the compassionate and expert care our patients and their families deserve each and every time they walk through our doors....
February Is American Heart Month: Check Out Tips on Hearth Healthy Living!
The next four minutes could add years to your life. That’s how long it will take you to read this article and discover four essentials for taking care of your heart. St. Vincent Health can guide you towards healthier living through lifestyle assessment, coaching, and recommending appropriate tests or treatments suitable to your specific needs. We are also happy to help with referrals when necessary....
St. Vincent Health Receives 2022 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award®
St. Vincent Health has been named a 2022 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems in the country, according to performance in patient experience....
SVH 360: Surgical Services
From pre-op to post-op, our surgeons, nurses and surgical tech specialists take a personal approach to comprehensive care throughout a patients’ surgical experience at St. Vincent Health....
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....
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....
SVH 360: Environmental Services
The St. Vincent Health Environmental Services (EVS) team works diligently to maintain a clean and healthy hospital environment for patients and staff. They are highly trained in infection control, methods of cleaning for specific situations, PPE usage, and many other cleaning situations....
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....
An extrovert finds his voice again
“Holly Kosanovich is very thoughtful and personable, and it’s a delight to meet with her. I recommend her highly!”...
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.”...
SVH 360: Patient Access
Meet Patient Access team members Annette Mascarenaz and Clarissa Workman...
St. Vincent Ambulance Services: We’re there when you need us
We hope you and your loved ones never need to call 911 for a medical emergency, but if you do, you're in good hands. Learn more about the SVH ambulance crew....
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....
