Launched in 2023 through generous donor support, Shaw at Home is an in-home, community-based palliative care program developed as an extension of Vail Health Shaw Cancer Center to support cancer patients and their families. In its first year, the program conducted 772 visits, with the majority taking place in patients' homes. 🏠💙 Learn more by reading the Shaw at Home Impact Report below.
At Vail Health we are proud of the work our Behavioral Health Innovations team is working on! For a good number of people antidepressants have been a blessing, at least at the beginning of treatment but for up to a third of depressed patients, antidepressants fail to work at all, said Dr. Charles Raison, a professor of psychiatry and human ecology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison and also the director of the Vail Health Behavioral Health Innovation Center in Colorado, where psilocybin is studied. Psilocybin works on a different part of the brain than antidepressants, expert says. The psychedelic zeros in on the brain’s ruminative area, where thoughts run in a circular wheel of negativity many find hard to stop. Brain scans taken before, during and after people are tripping on psilocybin show the brain becomes desynchronized —disrupting those negative thoughts and allowing people to see themselves differently. Integrating those new insights into daily behavior that lasts, however, is the key to long-term success in fighting depression, experts say. That’s why studies on psilocybin have used trained therapists during the hallucinogenic trip, along with therapy sessions before and after the experience.
Precourt Healing Center Career Fair When: November 13, 2024 - 4-6pm MST Location: 435 Edwards Access Rd, Edwards, Colorado, US, 81632 Vail Health is excited to start building our team for the new state-of-the-art mental health inpatient facility, Precourt Healing Center. Join us for our upcoming career fair and open house where attendees will have the opportunity to learn about available entry level, non-clinical, and clinical job opportunities in the growing field of Behavioral Health, tour the new facility and chat 1-on-1 with hiring leaders. Questions? Please email recruitment@vailhealth.org
Environmental Services Staff are the unsung hero's of healthcare and Vail Health's staff make us one of the cleanest in the country! We have the best EVS team! Want to join our award-winning housekeeping team? Apply now via our careers site!
Innovative nursing programs — including Transition to Practice and high-fidelity mannequins — are enhancing the skills of Vail Health’s nurses. “Nurses are the lifeblood of a healthy hospital,” says Sara Dembeck, Associate Chief Nursing Officer. By supporting these initiatives, benefactors are investing in developing Vail Health’s nursing staff and playing a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes. Read more about these cutting-edge training initiatives at the link below.
Join Our Team at the Precourt Healing Center - A New Behavioral Health Inpatient Facility Are you passionate about making a difference in individuals' lives? Do you want to be part of an innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional care? If so, we invite you to join our team at the Precourt Healing Center, our new state-of-the-art behavioral health inpatient center set to open soon. We believe in treating the whole person addressing their physical, emotional, and psychological needs. About Us Striving to be the model of integrated and exceptional behavioral health treatment, research, education, and innovation by sustainably implementing an accessible and effective Behavioral Healthcare model that delivers, supports, and promotes a full continuum of care across our Mountain Communities. Why Join Us? Innovative Care Model: Join a cutting-edge approach to behavioral health that integrates the latest research and therapies. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who share your commitment to excellence and compassion. Professional Growth: We are committed to your development with ongoing training, education, and career advancement opportunities. State-of-the-Art Facility: Utilize the best tools and resources in a newly designed, modern healthcare setting. Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families, contributing to their journey towards recovery and wellness.
Vail Health’s 16th annual Hike, Wine & Dine event is returning on Sunday, Sept. 29. The event aims to bring the community together for a day of outdoor adventure and gourmet delights, all to support the Vail Health Shaw Cancer Center and Jack’s Place, a cancer caring house. Participants will embark on a family-friendly, 5-mile hike through a specially designated trail on Beaver Creek Mountain.
Vail Health is proud to share our Employee Value Proposition: Vail Health is a dynamic mountain healthcare system that combines the world-class care you’d see in a big city with a small-town approach. Our history of pioneerism inspires us to roll up our sleeves in a collaborative and innovative spirit. We take pride in being an independent healthcare system that has the flexibility to make decisions that directly impact our communities. Elevated standards are the cornerstone of our approach. As a pillar of our community, Vail Health puts as much emphasis on mental health as we do on physical health. We recognize the value of integrated teamwork to provide the same level of personalized care we'd give an elite athlete, neighbor, or family member. Joining Vail Health means becoming part of something greater than yourself. We support your journey, providing curated benefits that foster your personal and professional growth. Together, we make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees, patients, and local communities.
Vail Health Earns 2024 "Best Place to Work" by the Vail Valley Partnership. The 21st Annual Success Awards recognizes businesses and individuals who have excelled over the past year and acknowledges their hard work and dedication as the best in the Vail Valley. These businesses and individuals play a significant role in driving the Vail Valley’s business community and economic growth. The Selection Committee, comprised of last year’s award winners, narrows the field to 3 finalists and a winner in each category including: Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, Small Nonprofit of the Year, Emerging Business of the Year, Best Place to Work, Community Impact Award – Individual, Community Impact Award – Organization, Young Professional of the Year, and Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Additionally, a Member of the Year and Chairman’s Award are selected by VVP staff and board. Creating a great culture takes teamwork. In accepting Vail Health’s award as the valley’s Best Place to Work, Jen Law, the organization’s Chief Human Resource Officer, said she’s been impressed with the teamwork at Vail Health in her two years on the job.
Congratulations to Diana Repasky, RN on your retirement after 44 years with Vail Health! Diana began her career at Vail Health on November 9, 1981, then the recently renamed Vail Valley Medical Center. She started in the Emergency Department as an RN in the expanded ER that was in use until the move to the East Wing in 2021. She rose quickly into a management role in the ED, later a CNO and long-time house supervisor. Diana signed the birth certificates of many of our local residents and even some of our staff members! Her last 15 years have been with Vail Valley Surgery Center where her attention to detail and commitment to patient care continue to shine. Dr. Larry Brooks remembers a time “in the late 80s” in the evening 50+ vomiting and dehydrated soldiers who were training at Camp Hale and drank tainted water. Diana was the nurse, he was the doctor. It was the first mass casualty event – with few helpers, they opened the ambulance building and got cots from the Red Cross. “She was a living angel that night...” Vail Health is honored to know and have worked with Diana, a nurse willing to dedicate her life to the service of our mountain community. Thank you for a great 44 years, Diana! #VailHealth #Retirement #ElevatingHealth
