Vail Health

10/16/2026

Everyone experiences difficult days, stress, grief, frustration, or anxiety. Supporting your mental health means finding healthy ways to manage those challenges and recognizing when you need additional help.

Reaching out early can make a meaningful difference, whether you talk with a friend, a peer support group, or a mental health professional. Vail Health Behavioral Health offers a range of local services, including counseling, psychiatry, medication management, peer support, intensive outpatient services, and inpatient care.

Read more about supportive habits, resources, and how to get help in our article ➡️ https://ow.ly/J8aB50ZWmoK

10/16/2026

Meet your guide: Vail Healthspan's MATT LAWSON, LPC, will be leading an upcoming free event—Scrolling Through Life: Technology, Mental Health & Getting Your Mind Back—on Tuesday, October 20, 5:30 p.m. at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Vail Valley. You're invited to join us as Matt guides an engaging conversation and offers practical strategies for reclaiming your attention and using technology more intentionally. ALL are welcome to attend this free community event! Explore more & RSVP today: VailHealthspan.com/Events | Event details:
*Tuesday, October 20, 5:30 p.m*
Scrolling Through Life: Technology, Mental Health & Getting Your Mind Back
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Osprey Room | Avon
Your guide: Vail Healthspan's Matt Lawson, LPC, a specialist in Mindset Optimization


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Meet Matt Lawson, Licensed Professional Counselor, Vail Health Beha...

10/15/2026

Have you set up your Vail Health MyChart account yet? Go on: Get it set up now so that you can seamlessly access your medical care records across the Vail Health system. SIGN UP TIPS: New to MyChart? Create a new user account. If you have used MyChart at another medical facility, learn how you can connect your MyChart accounts across entities with your current MyChart login. Get more details about how to set up or connect your Vail Health MyChart here: VailHealth.org/MyChart.

MyChart is now the ONE place where you can get medical records, message a provider and so much more for all your health needs within the Vail Health system, including Colorado Mountain Medical, Shaw Cancer Center, Howard Head Sports Medicine, Vail Health Behavioral Health, Vail Healthspan, Vail Health Clinics, and Vail Health hospital.
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¿Usted ya creó su cuenta de Vail Health MyChart? Vaya a: Establezca ahora para que pueda acceder a su registro de atención médica a través del sistema de Vail Health sin problemas. Consejos para registrarse: ¿Nuevo en MyChart? Cree una nueva cuenta de usuario. Si ha utilizado MyChart en otra institución médica, obtenga información sobre cómo puede conectar sus cuentas de MyChart entre distintas entidades con su inicio de sesión actual de MyChart. Obtenga más detalles sobre cómo puede configurar o conectar su Vail Health MyChart aquí: VailHealth.org/MyChart.

MyChart ahora es el único lugar en donde usted puede obtener expedientes médicos, mandar mensajes a un proveedor y mucho más para todas las necesidades de su salud dentro del sistema de Vail Health, incluyendo Colorado Mountain Medical, Shaw Cancer Center, Howard Head Sports Medicine, Vail Health Behavioral Health, Vail Healthspan, Vail Health Clinics y Vail Health Hospital.

10/14/2026

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Find out here from The Vail Health Shaw Cancer Center how early detection of breast cancer saves lives. If you're due for a mammogram, get it done! Get regular breast cancer screening details and schedule online at ShawCancerCenter.org/Mammo.

Vail Health Shaw Cancer Center offers state-of-the-art imaging serv...

10/14/2026

Join us in welcoming Dr. Greg Schleis to the Colorado Mountain Medical endocrinology team! Available now for scheduling, Dr. Schleis has a passion for endocrinology that is deeply personal. Living with Type 1 diabetes himself, he has a firsthand understanding of the daily rhythms, technical challenges, and emotional aspects of managing a chronic condition. While this unique perspective fuels his clinical dedication to diabetes care and technology, Dr. Schleis provides expert diagnosis and virtual management across all areas of endocrinology. As a telehealth specialist, Dr. Schleis breaks down geographical barriers to ensure that patients receive top-tier care from the comfort and convenience of their own homes. To schedule with Dr. Schleis, call (970) 363-5428, and find out more about him here: https://www.vailhealth.org/about/doctor-directory/gregory-schleis/

Did you know? CMM's endocrinologists, diabetes care specialists, and PAs work together to provide comprehensive care. This collaborative care team is also at the forefront of integrating AI technology into patient care, which allows providers to spend more time focused on patients while using tools to support clinical documentation and maintain accurate records.
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¡Únanse a nosotros para dar la bienvenida al Dr. Greg Schleis al equipo de endocrinología de Colorado Mountain Medical! Disponible ahora para agendar, el Dr. Schleis tiene una pasión por la endocrinología que es profundamente personal. Como él mismo vive con diabetes tipo 1, tiene un entendimiento de primera mano de los ritmos diarios, los desafíos técnicos y los aspectos emocionales de manejar una condición crónica. Mientras esta perspectiva única alimenta su dedicación al cuidado de la diabetes y la tecnología, el Dr. Schleis proporciona diagnóstico experto y gestión virtual en todas las áreas de la endocrinología. Como un especialista en telesalud, el Dr. Schleis elimina las barreras geográficas para garantizar que los pacientes reciban atención médica de primer nivel desde la comodidad y conveniencia de sus propios hogares. Para agendar con el Dr. Schleis, llame al (970) 363-5428 y encuentre más información sobre él aquí: https://www.vailhealth.org/about/doctor-directory/gregory-schleis/

¿Usted sabía? Los endocrinólogos de CMM, especialistas en cuidados de diabetes, y PAs trabajan juntos para proporcionar atención integral. Este equipo de cuidado de colaboración también está al frente de integrar tecnología de IA en el cuidado de pacientes, lo que permite a los proveedores pasar más tiempo enfocados en los pacientes mientras utilizan herramientas para apoyar la documentación clínica y mantener registros precisos.

10/12/2026

Is technology impacting your MENTAL HEALTH? Join us for this upcoming free event from Vail Healthspan—Scrolling Through Life: Technology, Mental Health & Getting Your Mind Back—on Tuesday, October 20, 5:30 p.m. at the The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Vail Valley. Plus plan ahead to attend a nutrition Coffee Chat on Wednesday, October 28, 10:00 a.m., also at the Westin. ALL are welcome to attend these free community events! Explore more & RSVP today: VailHealthspan.com/Events | Event details:
*Tuesday, October 20, 5:30 p.m*
Scrolling Through Life: Technology, Mental Health & Getting Your Mind Back
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Osprey Room | Avon
Your guide: Vail Healthspan's Matt Lawson, LPC, a specialist in Mindset Optimization

*Wednesday, August 5, 5:30 p.m.*
Coffee Chat: Fueling Your Future
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Library | Avon
Your Guide: Vail Healthspan Nutritionist Christine Pierangeli, CMNT, BCHN

10/09/2026

When does INFLAMMATION help your body, and when does it work against you? Vail Health medical experts Dr. JerriLu Atkins and Kyler Hijmans explain what causes inflammation and how everyday choices can help support your energy, digestion, sleep, and overall well-being. Read more here: https://ow.ly/6UAC50ZSF7B
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¿Cuándo la INFLAMACIÓN ayuda a su cuerpo y cuándo trabaja en su contra? Las expertas médicas de Vail Health, Dra. JerriLu Atkins y Kyler Hijmans, explican qué causa la inflamación y cómo las opciones de todos los días pueden ayudar a apoyar su energía, digestión, sueño y el bienestar general. Lea mas aqui: https://ow.ly/6UAC50ZSF7B

10/08/2026

Beginning on October 3, Vail Health, Colorado Mountain Medical, Shaw Cancer Center, Howard Head Sports Medicine, and other Vail Health services began sharing ONE electronic medical record system. With a new patient portal that spans all Vail Health entities, you can access your test results, medical records, medications, bills, and more all in one place, creating a more streamlined experience for you and your family across services and providers. Find out more here: VailHealth.org/MyChart. 
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Empezando el 3 de octubre, Vail Health, Colorado Mountain Medical, Shaw Cancer Center, Howard Head Sports Medicine, y otros servicios de Vail Health compartiran UN sistema de expedientes medicos electronico. Con un nuevo portal de pacientes que abarca todas las entidades de Vail Health, usted puede acesar sus resultados, historia medica, medicamentos, cobros, y mas todo en un lugar, creando experiencia más simplificada para usted y su familia a través de servicios y proveedores. Conozca mas aqui: VailHealth.org/MyChart.



10/07/2026

Find out more here from The Vail Health Shaw Cancer Center about how regular mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer early and what support is available if you're at high risk for breast cancer. | Scheduling your mammogram is easy to do online at ShawCancerCenter.org/Mammo, so get it done today!

A regular mammogram is the BEST way to detect breast cancer early. When is the last time you had a mammogram? If you are 40 or older and haven't had one in the past year, it’s time to schedule: ShawCancerCenter.org/Mammo. | WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT HIGH-RISK SCREENING? Women at high risk should get a mammogram and breast MRI every year, typically starting at the age of 30. According to the American Cancer Society, high risk includes women who:

• Have a first-degree relative (mother, sister or child) with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation.
• Have a lifetime risk of about 20-25% or greater, according to risk assessment tools.
• Have a known mutation based on genetic testing.
• Had radiation therapy to the chest before the age of 30.
• Have Li-Fraumeni, Cowden or Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome, or have first-degree relatives with one of these syndromes.

DID YOU KNOW? The Vail Health Shaw Cancer Center has a high-risk cancer program available to help those in the high-risk category. If you are interested in a consultation with the Vail Health High Risk Cancer Program, please contact the team at (970) 569-7510. Find out more here: https://www.shawcancercenter.org/our-services/high-risk-program/

10/06/2026

Point‑of‑care ultrasound is an essential part of modern emergency care, enabling clinicians to make faster, more accurate decisions at the bedside.

With philanthropic support, Vail Health has upgraded its equipment in both emergency departments, ensuring patients receive consistent, high‑quality care whether they arrive in Vail or Beaver Creek.

Learn more here ➡️ https://ow.ly/mA8O50ZPkJn