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Aspen Valley Hospital News - October 5, 2023
Health and Fitness
October 9, 2023
From: Aspen Valley HospitalIt's Healthcare, Not Healthscare
A Message from CEO Dave Ressler
In a few weeks, we will have ghosts, goblins, witches, superheroes and a variety of other little characters roaming our neighborhoods in search of sweets and treats. Since we first arrived in Aspen nearly two decades ago, with our own candy beggars, my wife and I have noticed this valley really enjoys celebrating Halloween. One thing that Halloween has never been for me is spooky.
Healthcare, on the other hand, can be very spooky to most. There is much we don’t know and don’t understand about our own bodies, including how we age and when we will be diagnosed with something scary. In today’s internet era, we often double-down on our fear when we conduct our own internet searches and discover all the horrible experiences that others have had with seemingly (but not necessarily) similar symptoms or diagnoses. It’s like reading ghost stories that conjure up dark and horrible possibilities.
Continue reading Dave Ressler's letter.
SCOUT: A New Guide in Breast Cancer Treatment
Among the latest technological upgrades at Aspen Valley Hospital’s Breast Center, the SCOUT® radar location system transforms patient care at a critical time in a patient's breast cancer journey.
Typically, surgeons perform lumpectomies after multiple diagnostic breast procedures, including a biopsy and a diagnosis of breast cancer. What was once an arduous process to prepare a patient for surgery is now a reduced to… a grain of rice.
The SCOUT® reflector system uses radar detection instead of the traditional wire and radiation system (used by surgeons for generations) to guide them to the tumor.
The Hospital’s primary care practice, Aspen Valley Primary Care, fills out its slate with Dr. Patric Knecht, who previously practiced family medicine for three years with a diverse patient base in New York. He joins the Aspen and Basalt-based team of doctors that includes internists, family medicine practitioners and a pediatrician.
“This is my first time working directly in the same practice as physicians trained in a specialty other than my own, family medicine,” he says. “I’m excited to be able to draw from and consult with my internal medicine and pediatric colleagues, as we all bring different training and experiences to the practice.”
Getting Ready for Ski Season
Proper preparation is the key to enjoying your time on the slopes! It takes at least six weeks to get in shape for ski season. Not only should you strengthen your legs, but you should also focus on "core stability," which means strengthening your abdominal and back muscles. A strong core means stronger balance, and stronger balance means easier skiing. Use these exercises to be in top shape your first time back to the hill this season.
Events, Updates and Hospital Happenings
Blood Drive with Vitalant
October 10
Life is found in giving. Give blood. Give life.
When: Tuesday, October 10
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Valley Hospital - Emergency Entrance Parking Lot
If you've been waiting to make your Health Fair appointment, now is the time!
Aspen Valley Hospital
Friday, October 20
Saturday, October 21
Eagle County Community Center (EL JEBEL)
Sunday, October 22
The Fair will feature blood draws by appointment only—no walk-ins. Visit our website for test descriptions and frequently asked questions.
- HealthScreen w/CBC - $75
(Fasting Required)
- hsCardio CRP - $40
- Hemoglobin A1C & EAG - $40
- PSA, Total - $45
- Vitamin D - $50
- T3, Free - $30 (New!)
- T4, Free - $30 (New!)
- CBC (Complete Blood Count) -$30 (New!)
Make your appointment online or by phone at 800.217.5866, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain Time
Vote for AVH as Best of Aspen!
The Aspen Times’ Best of Aspen, Snowmass and Basalt nominations are in! Voting is open and runs through Tuesday, October 10. This annual competition determines the best businesses and people in our community, decided by YOU, the community! Aspen Valley Hospital is honored to have multiple nominations across a handful of categories. Please take the time and make your vote count for AVH! You can vote daily until the voting period is closed.
Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation
Supporting Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation at Year End
You can help Aspen Valley Hospital to deliver extraordinary healthcare in an environment of excellence, compassion and trust by making a gift to Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation (AVHF). Aspen Valley Hospital is an essential resource for our community, caring for over 25,000 patients last year and offering 25 different fields of medicine to care for you and your family.
There are a variety of ways to make your annual gift to AVHF and save taxes.
You can make a gift of cash and receive an income tax deduction.
Got Stock? You save even more taxes when you donate appreciated stock to Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation. If you donate stock directly to AVHF that has grown in value and that you have held for more than one year, you can avoid paying capital gains tax and receive an income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the shares.
An IRA Tax-Free Rollover Gift If you are over 70 ½, an easy and convenient way to help Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation is to make a charitable rollover gift from your Traditional or Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and save taxes. This gift is also called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).
Contact Please contact Jan Jennings, Director of Planned Giving, for more information on how to make these gifts at 970.544.1340 or at [email protected]. Thank you for your support.