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...
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....
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....
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...
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 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....
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....
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....
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. ...
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. ...
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,...
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. ...
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...
