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Aspen Valley Health (AVH) is seeking expressions of interest from experienced coffeehouse operators interested in partnering to develop and operate a new retail coffeehouse on the Medical Center campus.
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Strengthening the Bond Between Caregivers and Community | A Message from Dr. Richard Becker, CEO
One of the strengths I value most about Aspen Valley Health is the connection between our caregivers and the community we serve. This fall, we are taking a closer look at how we can strengthen those relationships by…
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Extraordinary Care, Connected to Our Community | A Message from Dr. Richard Becker, CEO
My enthusiasm for the extraordinary healthcare organization this community has built at Aspen Valley Health continues to grow as I see the expertise, compassion and dedication our teams bring to their work every day…
Aspen Valley Health Receives Prestigious Baby-Friendly Designation
Aspen Valley Health (AVH) is proud to announce that it has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA…
The Next Chapter for Aspen Valley Health | A Message from Dr. Richard Becker, CEO
One of the great privileges of leading Aspen Valley Health is thinking not only about the care we provide today, but also about what this community will need from its health system five, ten and even twenty years from now. Earlier this month, our Board of Directors and executive leadership team spent a day together discussing exactly that…
Aspen Valley Health Celebrates 2026 New Graduate Nurse Residency Cohort, Achieves 100% Retention Rate
Aspen Valley Health celebrated the graduation of four nurses from its New Graduate Nurse Residency Program on July 22, marking another milestone for a program that is helping strengthen the local healthcare workforce while achieving a 100% retention rate among graduates…
Fostering Quality Care in Our Community | A Message from Dr. Richard Becker, CEO
One of the things I appreciate most about living in this remarkable valley is that we celebrate accomplishments—together. This month, I would like to share an accomplishment that belongs not only to Aspen Valley Health, but to everyone who depends on us for their care…
Aspen Ambulance District Launches Prehospital Whole Blood Program to Deliver Lifesaving Care in the Field
Aspen Ambulance District is proud to announce the launch of its new Prehospital Whole Blood Program, bringing advanced, lifesaving transfusion capabilities directly to patients experiencing severe blood loss before they reach the hospital…
Unmatched Dedication to Excellence | A Message from Dr. Richard Becker, CEO
At Aspen Valley Health, we often talk about excellence in healthcare, but every so often there are moments that allow us to demonstrate exactly what that commitment looks like in practice. Over the past several weeks, our team has achieved a series of extraordinary accomplishments that reflect the skill, dedication and culture of excellence that define healthcare in our community…
Aspen Ambulance District Enhances Advanced Paramedic Education Through Cadaver Laboratory Training
The Aspen Ambulance District completed a two-day cadaver laboratory training for 36 EMS personnel — a rare opportunity for an EMS agency, and a first for the Roaring Fork Valley — funded in part by a grant from the Colorado Resource for Emergency and Trauma Education (CREATE).
The Gold Standard | A Message from Dr. Richard Becker, CEO
As we welcome the month of June, I want to take a moment to recognize an extraordinary achievement for Aspen Valley Health and to thank the many individuals who contribute every day to the exceptional care available in our community…
Aspen Valley Health earns Level III Trauma Redesignation, recognized as “gold standard” by state review team
Aspen Valley Health (AVH) has earned recertification as a Level III Trauma Center from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)—receiving extraordinary praise from state reviewers, who described the program as the “gold standard” for Level III trauma programs in Colorado…
A Letter to Our Community | A Message from Dr. Richard Becker, CEO
As we welcome the month of May, we’re excited to share several meaningful milestones and moments of recognition across Aspen Valley Health…