Western Healthcare Alliance

11/24/2025

Congratulations to the following WHA members for being named as the three winners of CRHC’s first ever Power of Rural Colorado Photo Contest: Ashlie Bramley from Grand River Health, Allison Hughes from Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, and Stacy Cristelli from Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center. Way to go!

11/24/2025

WHA member Southwest Health System recently celebrated National Rural Health Day with some of Colorado Rural Health Center’s officials.

Officials with the Colorado Rural Health Center visited Cortez on Thursday for National Rural Health Day at Southwest Memorial Hospital. “Each year on National Rural Health Day, we take some time to p...

11/24/2025

Vail Health continues collaborative efforts with Eagle County School District on promoting curricula in STEM. WHA members continue to find innovative ways to give back to their communities!

Since 2012, principals and teachers throughout Eagle County School District have worked with Vail Health to promote curricula in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), arts and music. Vail Health provided $55,000 in STEM funding...

11/24/2025

WHA member UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center invested in a 42-unit apartment complex specifically designated so their healthcare workers can afford to live in the town where they work.

Mirroring other healthcare systems nationwide, UC Health in Colorado invested $30 million to purchase an apartment complex in Steamboat Springs, where healthcare workers receive reduced rent in exchange for full-time employment.

11/24/2025

Congratulations to WHA member Vail Health’s Precourt Healing Center for receiving the 2025 Mountain States Best Projects Award of Merit in Health Care!

Quality mental health care can be difficult to come by, particularly in mountain communities. This 28-bed healing center is providing a much-needed solution as the first such facility in the Vail Valley.

11/20/2025

Congratulations to WHA member Aspire Rural Health System’s Foundation for receiving a donation of $50,000 from the Mary E. Kerbyson and Nancy (Kerbyson) Olson Memorial Scholarship Fund!

Aspire’s Foundation Receives $50,000 Donation from the Mary E. Kerbyson and Nancy (Kerbyson) Olson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Aspire Rural Health System Foundation is proud to announce the receipt of an additional $50,000 donation from the Mary E. Kerbyson and Nancy (Kerbyson) Olson Memorial Scholarship Fund. This generous gift strengthens a long-standing legacy of supporting Aspire employees pursuing careers in nursing and advanced nursing education.

The Kerbyson family has championed healthcare education for many years, helping local students and healthcare professionals grow, serve, and succeed. This latest contribution will increase opportunities for Aspire team members seeking to enhance their skills, obtain advanced degrees, and continue providing exceptional care to the communities Aspire serves.

“We are deeply grateful for the ongoing partnership and generosity of the Kerbyson family,” said Stephanie Langenburg, Aspire Foundation Director. “Their commitment ensures that current and future caregivers have access to the educational support they need to thrive.”

Aspire Rural Health System Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to the Mary E. Kerbyson and Nancy (Kerbyson) Olson Memorial Scholarship Fund for its continued investment in the professional development of Aspire’s healthcare team. This donation will have a lasting impact on both staff and the patients who benefit from their advanced knowledge and training.

For more information about Aspire Rural Health System Foundation or scholarship opportunities, please call 989-635-4011 or visit us at https://hubs.la/Q03TQbLT0.


Pictured L to R: Angie McConnachie, Aspire Co-CEO; Paul Kerbyson; Cathy Kerbyson Romig; Bob Kerbyson; Wally Olson; Stephanie Langenburg, Aspire Foundation Director; Ken Kerbyson; Andy Daniels, Aspire Co-CEO.

11/20/2025

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communities rely on your continued commitment to their health and wellbeing. Through your dedication and constant effort, you have continued to provide the care your communities need. Today we celebrate the . We understand the challenges you face and we are grateful to be here supporting you.

Please take a moment to enjoy this short video highlighting our members. https://youtu.be/GzhpXVv8ox0

11/20/2025

Rural Healthcare Providers Take on Big PBM Giants: Mark Cuban Backs CCA Rx’s Mission to Slash Prescription Costs

Grand Junction, CO, November 20, 2025 – In a major validation of the grassroots fight against pharmaceutical industry price gouging, Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company has partnered with CCA Rx, the pharmacy benefit manager governed by rural healthcare providers through Community Care Alliance. This strategic alliance arms rural America with the same cost-saving weapons that Cuban has championed nationwide—and the results are already proving transformative. Read full release at https://ow.ly/ZFEu50Xv7Ff.

11/19/2025

Montrose Regional Health recently hosted the grand opening of their new Francie Smiles Infusion Center. WHA members are always expanding their services to better serve their communities!

Francie Smiles Infusion Center adds five treatment chairs to expand oncology services.

11/19/2025

WHA member Vail Health and Caregiver Connections work together to help fill in quality care gaps for Eagle County’s aging population.

Vail Health is increasing its support for the nonprofit Caregiver Connections in 2026 to allow the organization to offer more intentional care for Eagle County seniors. Eagle County has the second-highest life expectancy of any...

11/19/2025

Congratulations to WHA member Montrose Regional Health for being awarded Tier 4 status in the Colorado Hospital Quality Incentive Payment Program by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing. Way to go!

Montrose Regional Health (MRH) has earned Tier 4 status in the Colorado Hospital Quality Incentive Payment (HQIP) Program, the highest level of recognition awarded by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF).

The HQIP program rewards hospitals for delivering high-quality care to patients with Medicaid. Hospitals are ranked from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with Tier 4 representing top performance based on strict measures of patient safety, outcomes, and quality of care.

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