给你的Parkinson’s diagnosis a one-two punch might literally seem and feel impossible. However, Family Health West (FHW) Wellness is celebrating successes with the five year anniversary of our Rock Steady Boxing program. Our first class was offered in April of 2018 and coincidentally Ap…
Chances are you have seen a tweet, post, or news report about someone losing a lot of weight on semaglutide or “the Skinny Pen.” How do you know if this medication is right for you? Lori Wenz, a diabetes and obesity treatment specialist, helps answer some frequently asked questions about thi…
Dr. Kevin Borchard continues to see high demand for his skilled surgical techniques and extensive fellowship training. Patients travel from all over the country to Meeker, Colorado, for his specialized orthopedic services. Because of this, Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and …
We take for granted the use and mobility of our hands and yet when we experience an issue that impacts our hands it really reverberates through most of our actions. At Family Health West (FHW) Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Dr. Richard Ackerson specializes in treating the hand, wrist, forea…
For nearly 10 years, professional mountain bike racer Alexis Skarda struggled with a heart condition that gave her an irregular rapid heartbeat.
Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Spine (CAO) in Meeker, Colorado, welcomes fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rhett Griggs to their growing surgical team.
What began as a non-traditional way to go through medical school follows Dr. David Saldivar in his non-traditional way of treating significant pain. To remind readers of a few of his credentials, he’s a Spanish-speaking Anesthesiologist who has completed his fellowship training in Interventi…
It is the time of year when we all count our blessings and give thanks for all we have. Don Jenkins, a patient at St. Mary’s had a rare cardiac disease with a terminal prognosis. Tifani Pensyl, an ICU nurse had the honor of caring for him in his final days.
Fellowship-trained, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Gregg Martyak, brings nearly 20 years of experience in treating complex nerve repair/reconstruction, complex reconstructive surgeries of upper extremities, and wrist and elbow arthroscopy at Colorado Advanced Orthopedic, Sports Medi…
Treating life-altering pain with long-term solutions isn’t a mythical dream, it’s what we do here at Family Health West. Our approach to treating pain is a whole health, get you back to living your best life, approach. The FHW Pain Specialist team works closely with orthopedics, wellness, an…
Fifteen years ago diabetes was thought to be a chronic, progressive disease that would require more medications over time. This was the message that I gave to health care providers when I was a Diabetes Care Specialist with Eli Lilly teaching them about how and when to use different medicati…
Colorado’s Western Slope is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. With so many resorts nearby, it should be no surprise that skiing and snowboarding are two of our region’s most popular winter sports.
Family Health West Primary Care is where health and wellness begin. If you are currently a Family Health West Primary Care patient you already know the custom care our variety of providers offer to patients and what great care they have for their patients. If you’re not a patient, here are t…
St. Mary’s Medical Center is a state-of-the-art facility that provides patients with access to world-class care with top-of-the-line physicians and technology that you’d expect to find in a larger metropolitan city.
Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Spine’s (CAO) Dr. Kevin Borchard performs revision total knee arthroplastysurgery when a prior knee replacement has failed.
When Pamela Shafer’s routine mammogram came back with flagged results, she didn’t think much of it. Maybe this was typical, she thought, or a benign abnormality. But at her follow-up mammogram and ultrasound, the doctor diagnosed breast cancer.
The demand for Dr. Kevin Borchard’s skilled surgical techniques and extensive fellowship training drives patients from all over the country to Meeker, Colorado, for his specialized orthopedic services; because of this, Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Spine (CAO) continues…
In 2009, the Palisade High School (PHS) volleyball team started raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness and in 2017 those funds became the seed money for the Aspen Fund - a specific account within the Family Health West (FHW) Foundation (a non-profit organization supporting the FHW Hospita…
Taking care of cancer patients is not a new endeavor for St. Mary’s Medical Center, in fact the regional medical center serving western Colorado and eastern Utah has been caring for cancer patients for more than five decades. Cancer Centers of Colorado at St. Mary’s has a robust team of hi…
Taking care of cancer patients is not a new endeavor for St. Mary’s Medical Center, in fact the regional medical center serving western Colorado and eastern Utah has been caring for cancer patients for more than five decades. Cancer Centers of Colorado at St. Mary’s has a robust team of hi…
The demand for Dr. Kevin Borchard’s skilled surgical techniques and extensive fellowship training drives patients from all over the country to Meeker, Colorado, for his specialized orthopedic services; because of this, Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Spine (CAO) continues…
没有闪闪发光的方式谈论或堤防e soundproof doors or hospital beds, but when you are a patient at Family Health West, it’s these generally unnoticed details of your patient experience that gently add to your comfort and wellness. The touches that might make your visit slig…
For nearly 10 years, professional mountain bike racer Alexis Skarda struggled with a heart condition that gave her an irregular rapid heartbeat.
Following the tragic passing of Colorado Advanced Orthopedics’ (CAO) spine surgeon, Dr. Clint Devin in December 2021, fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Dr. J. Alex Sielatycki began practicing spinal care at the advanced orthopedic clinic in April.
Having uncontrolled severe pain can be described as a fresh hell that at times may be unbearable. This impacts your day-to-day life, completing simple tasks, caring for yourself or loved ones, being productive at work, and so much more. This pain may be new to you as a result of a recent mot…
在2000年代早期,劳拉帕特里克接受extensive dental surgery to reconstruct the bottom plate in her mouth. After months of pain, she ended up in the Emergency Department at St. Mary’s Medical Center, now part of Intermountain Healthcare, in Grand Junction, Colorado. A nurse drew her…
Fellowship-trained, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Gregg Martyak, brings nearly 20 years of experience in treating complex nerve repair/reconstruction, complex reconstructive surgeries of upper extremities, and arthroscopy of wrist and elbow at Colorado Advanced Orthopedic, Sports M…
Aging isn’t always graceful and feeling down, moody, or anxious is normal. The emotional well-being of seniors in the Mesa County community has a new resource that is intended to lift spirits and create comradery. It’s an outpatient program called Senior Life Solutions, and can be found at F…
With summer sunshine, warmer temps and longer days come some not-as-fun safety challenges for our youngest outdoor adventurers. Here are a few easy ways to keep your kids safe this season, brought to you by St. Mary’s Medical Center.
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