Vail Health

08/28/2025

Addiction is more than a struggle, it’s a weight that can be felt both in the mind and the body. Stefan Brenner, a board member of the Reconnected Foundation, shares how he lightens that load through long-distance running, using the miles as a form of meditation. With Vail Health’s support, the Reconnected Foundation empowers people to find their own path toward balance, strength, and healing.

Learn more about the Reconnected Foundation today at reconnected.org.

08/28/2025

Don’t miss your chance to participate in this year’s Hike, Wine & Dine on September 28—just one month away! 🍂 This memorable, family-friendly five-mile hike features food stations hosted by some of our community’s best restaurants.

Encourage your friends and family to get involved by creating a fundraising page or joining a team. Fundraisers and teams that raise $100 or more and attend the event will receive a signature Hike, Wine & Dine hat, pictured below!

Proceeds from the event help enhance patient care through Shaw Cancer Center's Spirit of Survival program. Get your tickets today while they're still available at ➡️ https://loom.ly/ythAFEw.

08/27/2025

"When you’re not sleeping well, it’s a 24-hour-a-day problem that affects many aspects of your life," says Dr. Ashley Mason, an integrative clinical and sleep psychologist and an advisor to the new Vail Healthspan program.

Dr. Mason views sleep as the foundation of overall well-being. She is dedicated to creating practical, science-based strategies that empower people to rest deeply, recover fully, and thrive in their daily lives.

Read our full Q&A with her here ➡️ https://loom.ly/zGCma9M

08/25/2025

This year, Mountain Valley Horse Rescue was able to double their scholarships, giving even more youth the chance to learn the values of H.O.P.E — Hope, Opportunity, Perseverance, and Empathy.

With Vail Health’s support, Mountain Valley Horse Rescue is expanding opportunities for local youth to grow, learn, and thrive in our mountain community.

08/25/2025

After witnessing the impact of substance abuse on family and the community, Laine and Merv Lapin found hope in Vail Health Behavioral Health’s integrated approach to care—combining traditional therapy, holistic modalities, peer support, and clinical research.

The couple has generously contributed to the Precourt Healing Center to support its mission. “By doing this, we’re hoping to encourage others to give,” said Merv.

Read the Lapins' story here ➡️ https://loom.ly/z0Udhp4

08/21/2025

Addiction is more than a struggle, it’s a weight carried in both the mind and body. Kait Musick leads the Healthy Happy Hour at the Reconnected Foundation, creating a space where connection, movement, and mindfulness help lighten that load. With Vail Health’s support, the Reconnected Foundation offers programs that help lift spirits and ease the weight of those navigating addiction in our valley.

Learn more about the Reconnected Foundation today at reconnected.org.

08/15/2025

Vail Health staff teamed up for a community bike ride on Tuesday, August 12th, and we’d like to extend a big thank you to Shift Bike for making it possible! Riding along the scenic Gore Range Trail on a beautiful summer evening, staff enjoyed the fun and ease of e-bikes. And yes, every rider was rocking a helmet! It was a fantastic way to connect, stay active, and appreciate the outdoors together.

08/14/2025

Addiction is more than a struggle, it’s a weight felt in both the mind and body. Rob Shearon shares how he carries that weight each day and the tools that help him keep moving forward. With Vail Health’s support, the Reconnected Foundation provides programs that bring hope and relief to those navigating addiction in our community.

Learn more about the Reconnected Foundation today at reconnected.org.

08/13/2025

Surf. Stillness. A new perspective.

Surf Synergy in Costa Rica was recently featured in Oprah Daily for the way it helps people reconnect with themselves—through movement, mindfulness, and a little surrender to the waves.

It's the same incredible setting for our Healthspan & Wellness Retreat, happening this November 1–8.

If you're craving space to reset, recharge, and explore the science of living longer and better, this is your moment.

Read the article, then imagine yourself here this fall. VailHealth.org/Retreat



https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/wholeness/a64838769/learning-to-surf/

In the wake of her mother's death, an overachiever surrenders to the waves and starts to heal.

08/12/2025

Join us for Hike, Wine & Dine on September 28 to help raise essential funds for the Spirit of Survival Program at Shaw Cancer Center. Thanks to the generous support of individuals like you, 6,333 patients and survivors participated in Spirit of Survival programs in 2024. These programs included fitness classes, counseling, nutrition consultations, and a variety of other activities—all provided free of charge.

By purchasing a ticket, joining a fundraising team, or becoming an event sponsor, you empower our patients to not only survive but thrive.

Visit https://loom.ly/ythAFEw or email Events@VailHealth.org to register today! 🍂🧡

08/05/2025

Most of us don’t realize how much we need a reset—until we take one.

As a healthcare leader, Kyler thought she was simply taking time off. What she experienced was something far more powerful:

“I expected a vacation. What I got was the start of a wellness journey I didn’t even know I needed. This retreat gave me the space to pause, recharge, and nourish myself."

The same transformation Kyler experienced is echoed by many. If you're ready to reconnect with purpose, restore your health, and explore the science of living better, join us in Costa Rica, November 1–8, 2025.

Watch Kyler’s story and Learn more: www.VailHealth.org/Retreat

07/29/2025

Vail Health, Mountain Youth and the Eagle County Sheriff's Office are partnering to keep Eagle County teens a little bit safer this summer. Join us on August 4 from 10am - 2:30pm at Battle Mountain High School for the Safety, Health, Impact, Future, Thriving (S.H.I.F.T.) camp. A free, one-day workshop for teenagers to learn about safe driving, mental health and substance abuse while having fun. S.H.I.F.T. camp is open to up to 50 students in grades 8-12.

Vail Health, Mountain Youth and the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office are partnering to keep Eagle County teens a little bit safer this summer. The organizations are putting on a Safety, Health, Impact, Future, Thriving (S.H.I.F.T.)...