Western Healthcare Alliance

09/25/2025

The Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) offers national recognition through National Surgical Technologists Week, a week designated to celebrate and honor the profession.

09/24/2025

Congratulations to WHA member Gunnison Valley Health for receiving the Gold Get With The Guidelines – Stroke award from the American Heart Association!

Proud to share GOLD! 💛

Stroke is the #5 cause of death in the U.S., but with fast action and proven care, outcomes can improve dramatically. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that Gunnison Valley Health has once again earned the American Heart Association’s GOLD Award for excellence in stroke care!

This achievement reflects years of dedication, starting with the vision of Clinical Nurse Coordinator Chris Evans, and made possible by the collaboration of our entire team across multiple departments and services.

09/22/2025

Congratulations, Rangely District Hospital, for winning our Ultimate Member Award this year at the WHA Annual Summit. Your continued support of WHA and your community are amazing!

09/22/2025

WHA member Montrose Regional Health is excited to welcome Michael S. Tonzi, MD to their newly opened Urology Clinic.

Montrose Regional Health is excited to welcome Michael S. Tonzi, MD, to the new MRH Urology Clinic, located at 3330 S. Rio Grande Ave., Suite 140, Montrose, CO.

09/22/2025

Please join WHA member Pagosa Springs Medical Center today to celebrate the opening of their new Medical Wellness Building and PSMC Services.

Today is the day!!!
Join us this afternoon at 4pm for a spoken presentation by our new Medical Director of the Center for Cancer and Blood Research, Dr. Sami Diab on, "How to Evaluate Your Cancer Risk".
Then, we begin our Open House festivities to celebrate our new Medical Wellness Building and PSMC Services from 5pm to 7pm.
We will see you there!!!

09/19/2025

Congratulations to the following WHA member facilities for receiving a CMS 5-star rating for cleanliness: Animas Surgical Hospital, Aspen Valley Health, Montrose Regional Health, San Luis Valley Health, Southwest Health System, and Vail Health.

Becker’s has compiled a list of U.S. hospitals with a CMS 5-star rating for cleanliness. CMS’ patient survey hospital database listed hospital ratings based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems surveys. HCAHPS is a national, standardized survey of hospital pati...

09/18/2025

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Western Healthcare Alliance is partnering with Maverick’s Comfort Mission to bring comfort and smiles to children in need. On September 29th, all donated items will be delivered to the Family Health West Pediatric Rehabilitation Program to support their young patients and families.

How You Can Help:
• Donate new blankets (any size, soft and cozy)
• Donate new plush toys (small to medium size preferred)
• Donate gas cards up to $50 (for families that must travel long distances for therapy)
• Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/38CG69BU0VTC?ref_=wl_share

Reach out to jennifer.pepper@wha1.org if you'd like to donate. Deadline for donations is Friday, September 26th!

Thank you for helping us spread comfort and care to children in our community!

09/16/2025

Healthcare Management is hiring a Customer Support Representative and A-1 Collection Agency is hiring a Collections Operations Manager! Find details and apply for both positions at https://www.hcmcolorado.com/careers/.

09/16/2025

WHA member Jason Amrich, CEO at Gunnison Valley Health, recently discussed with Gunnison County Commissioners the hospital’s plans on how they are preparing to navigate through Medicaid cuts.

Following a summer of sweeping federal health-care funding cuts, Gunnison Valley Health (GVH) CEO Jason Amrich addressed Gunnison County Commissioners on Sept. 9 to outline how the hospital is preparing to adapt.

09/15/2025

Congratulations to WHA member Gunnison Valley Health for receiving their recertification as a Level IV Trauma Center!

09/15/2025

Community Care Alliance's Executive Director, Marnell Bradfield was recently interviewed by KFF Health News on how rural hospitals are banding together to survive. Check out the full article at https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/rural-hospitals-north-dakota-cins-rough-rider-network-closures/.

Independent and rural hospitals are collaborating with their neighbors to shore up their finances instead of joining larger health systems to stay afloat.

09/15/2025

St. Mary's Regional Hospital recently remodeled and expanded their cancer center. WHA members are always expanding their services to better serve their communities and provide quality care close to home.

The Cancer Centers of Colorado expansion project at St. Mary’s transforms cancer care across western Colorado by significantly increasing both capacity and clinical expertise. With a 30% increase in infusion chairs and a 20% expansion in medical oncology exam rooms, the remodel ensures more patien...