Western Healthcare Alliance

01/21/2026

Congratulations to WHA member Aspire Rural Health System for being awarded the Acute Stroke Ready Center Certification from DNV. Way to go!

01/21/2026

Robert Rifkin, MD, oncologist and hematologist from WHA member facility UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center, recently participated in research that contributed to a new treatment for blood cancer patients around the world.

While helping care for cancer patients in Steamboat Springs for 19 years, oncologist and hematologist Dr. Robert Rifkin has also participated in research that contributed to a new treatment for blood cancer patients around the...

01/20/2026

Check out Soniya Fidler, CEO for UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center, on Denver 7 ABC as she discusses how they are helping solve the employee housing crisis in their community. Her segment begins at the 8-minute mark.

“Real Talk” is a public affairs show produced by Denver7. The show is hosted by Denver7's Micah Smith and focuses on the stories and experiences of underserved communities.

01/19/2026

🎤 Calling all healthcare innovators!

WHAAS 2026 speaker submissions are NOW OPEN! Be part of one of Colorado's premier rural healthcare summits and share your knowledge with professionals making a real difference in rural communities.

⏳ Deadline: February 27th
🔗 Submit today: https://www.wha1.org/call-for-speakers/

01/19/2026

WHA member Aspire Rural Health System announce the official opening of their new Marlette Dermatology Clinic for February 10th!

Aspire Rural Health System is excited to announce the upcoming opening of the Marlette Dermatology Clinic, expanding specialty care access for the Thumb region. The clinic will be led by Tyler Conway, MD, a board-certified dermatologist providing comprehensive medical and surgical dermatology services.

📍 Located in the Marlette Medical Center | 2985 Main Street, Marlette
📅 Officially opening on Tuesday, February 10th

Dr. Conway is here to help with a variety of skin conditions and concerns, including acne, eczema, atypical moles, warts, certain skin cancers, and more.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 989-912-6850.

01/15/2026

Aspen Valley Health recently opened a new Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine clinic in downtown Aspen. WHA members are always expanding to better serve their communities!

Aspen Valley Health has opened a new Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine clinic in downtown Aspen, offering access to physical therapy services in the commercial core for the first time in three years.

01/14/2026

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01/13/2026

Montrose Regional Health recently upgraded their cardiology services with the implementation of the ZOLL AutoPulse NXT Resuscitation System. WHA members are always advancing their services and technology to better serve their communities!

Montrose Regional Health has added the ZOLL AutoPulse NXT Resuscitation System to its cardiology services, expanding its ability to deliver consistent, high-quality CPR to patients experiencing cardiac arrest.

01/12/2026

WHA member Rio Grande Hospital’s Surgery Center is the first in the state of Colorado to implement the Enspire™ 3000.

01/12/2026

Congratulations to WHA member Shannon Castellano, CNO at Mt. San Rafael Hospital, for being named on Becker’s list of 274 hospital and health system CNOs to know!

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/274-hospital-and-health-system-cnos-to-know-2025

01/06/2026

Western & Eastern Colorado Rural Hospitals Unite in Historic Statewide Partnership

Grand Junction, CO, January 6, 2026 – Community Care Alliance, a subsidiary of Western Healthcare Alliance, and the Eastern Plains Health Consortium announce their intent to form a groundbreaking joint venture partnership, uniting rural hospitals across Colorado from the Western Slope to the Eastern Plains in a shared, provider-led clinically integrated network. The collaboration brings together two regional rural healthcare organizations to create a landmark alignment that represents an important step forward for rural healthcare in Colorado. Read full release athttps://www.wha1.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CCA-Press-Release-EPHC-JV-January-2026.pdf

01/05/2026

WHA member Family Health West was recognized through the 2025 Hospital Quality Incentive Payment (HQIP) program and received several awards at the annual HealthCare Service Excellence Conference from Custom Learning Systems. Way to go!

A lot can change over the course of a year. Through hard work and dedication, almost anything can develop and progress in that amount of time. At Family Health West