Grand River Health

11/20/2025

Happy National Rural Health Day!

Today, we celebrate the heart of our communities: the patients, families, and healthcare heroes who make rural life vibrant and strong. At Grand River Health, we are proud to serve Garfield County and beyond, bringing quality healthcare close to home.

From primary care to specialty services, our team is committed to keeping our neighbors healthy, happy, and thriving, because rural communities deserve exceptional care, too. 💙

Thank you for trusting us with your health. Together, we make rural health care stronger!

11/18/2025

Open enrollment is here! Have questions about Medicare? Do you understand your options and benefits of different plans?
Patrick Stevens will be at Clinic West, available to answer your questions regarding Medicare. He has spent the last eight years working in the Medicare field as a brokered agent, helping seniors on the Western Slope find the Medicare plans that will best fit their budgets and lifestyles.
Patrick Stevens grew up in Montrose, Colorado and has lived and worked in Grand Junction, Colorado for the past twelve years. Patrick’s main priority is educating his clients about the Medicare system and assisting them in making the choices that will most fully support their needs.

11/17/2025

This week at the Well!

11/11/2025

On behalf of all of us at Grand River Health...Thank You!

11/10/2025

This week at the Well at Grand River Health!

11/10/2025

Celebrating Our Incredible Nurse Practitioners! 💙

This week, we proudly celebrate National Nurse Practitioner Week, a time to honor the dedication, expertise, and compassionate care that our Nurse Practitioners (NPs) provide every day.
Nurse Practitioners play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across all settings. They bring advanced clinical knowledge, strong leadership, and an unwavering commitment to improving the health and well-being of our community.
We are so grateful for our NPs who go above and beyond to ensure our patients receive exceptional care, guidance, and support. Your impact is deeply felt—not only by your patients, but by every member of our healthcare team.

Please take a moment this week to thank and celebrate our Nurse Practitioners for their invaluable contributions.
Darlene Abramajtis, WHNP - Women's Health
Angela Durbin-Garfield, MSN-APRN – Mental Health Services
Niki Pistono, FNP – PRN Emergency Department
Anneliese Sullivan, FNP – PRN Hospitalist Department
Rosa Gonzalez-Ortega, FNP – Family Medicine
Tami Griffith, FNP – Family Medicine @ Clinic West
Maureen Murphy, APN – ENT
Julie Williams, APN – PRN Hospitalist Department
Lynda Steinbach, FNP – Family Medicine, PRN Emergency Department
Sarah Davis, DNP – Same Day and After Hours Clinic
Tammy Herbener, FNP – Family Medicine
Candi Spear, ACNP-C – Hospitalist Department, Wound Care, and Care Center.

Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week!
Thank you for all that you do.

11/08/2025

Such a wonderful Fall Health Fair this morning with over 250 community members taking advantage of low cost blood draws and free screenings! The community even had a special appearance by Dr. BEARY pictured here with Volunteer, Shasta Peterson! If you missed this health fair, the next health fair will be held in early March at Clinic West in Battlement Mesa! See you then!

11/08/2025

Another beautiful sunset before our final health fair of the year 🌅

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow morning at 8:00am! 🩸

Otro hermoso atardecer antes de nuestra última feria de salud del año 🌅

¡No podemos esperar para verte mañana a las 8:00 a.m.! 🩸

11/07/2025

UPDATE! CONSTRUCTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED AS OF 4PM FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7Please note Megan Ave. is closed today due to construction. Please enter for all appointments and deliveries at the main Grand River Health entrance on Airport Rd. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We anticipate Megan Ave. will reopen by the end of the day.

11/06/2025

For 49 years, Grand River Meals on Wheels has been a vital source of food and support for homebound older adults, serving communities from Parachute/Battlement Mesa to New Castle. The demand for GRMOW’s services has grown exponentially, increasing by over 1,000% over the ...

11/06/2025

Colorado Gives Day is a statewide online giving event that takes place now. until Dec. 9, 2025. It's a day when Coloradans come together to support their favorite nonprofits and make a collective impact. The event is hosted by the Colorado Gives Foundation, which has helped raise over a half a billion dollars since its inception in 2010. Donate to your favorite nonprofit organization between Nov. 1 and Dec. 9.
Please visit https://mtyc.co/bybhwf to support Grand River Hospital District Volunteers Association.

For 49 years, Grand River Meals on Wheels has been a vital source of food and support for homebound older adults, serving communities from Parachute/Battlement Mesa to New Castle. The demand for GRMOW’s services has grown exponentially, increasing by over 1,000% over the ...

11/05/2025

A Message from Jim Coombs, CEO of Grand River Health

On behalf of everyone at Grand River Health, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our community for your trust and support in passing Measure 7B. Your vote of confidence means more than words can express.

By approving this bond extension, you have invested directly in the health and well-being of our friends, families, and neighbors. This support will allow us to expand access to critical services such as primary care, mental health, and physical therapy, ensuring that more people can get the care they need close to home. It will also enable us to enhance and expand our Emergency Department, so we can better meet the needs of our growing community when it matters most.

Your belief in our mission inspires us every day to provide exceptional, compassionate care. Thank you for standing with us and helping build a healthier future for western Garfield County.

With sincere appreciation,
Jim Coombs
Chief Executive Officer
Grand River Health