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n COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ACQUIRES ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEM
Community Hospital in Grand Junction has acquired a da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system for use in minimally invasive procedures. “We are thrilled to offer robotic surgery at Community Hospital and look forward to continuing to bring the Grand Valley and surrounding areas advanced minimally invasive surgical treatment options,” said Joe Gerardi, chief operating officer and nursing officer. Surgeons control the system, which Joe Gerardi translates hand movements into the smaller, more precise movements of tiny instruments inside patients’ bodies. The system can be used for general surgery as well as procedures in the areas of gynecology, oncology and urology. The Xi System expands on core da Vinci System features, including wristed instruments, intuitive motion and an ergonomic design. The Xi System also provides surgeons with magnified views, virtually extending their hands and eyes into patients. Overhead instrument arms are designed to accommodate anatomical access from any position. Smaller, thinner arms with newly designed joints offer a greater range of motion. A simpler and more compact endoscope design offers improved visual clarity and the ability to attach the endoscope to any arm, providing flexibility for seeing the surgical site. For more information about Community Hospital, visit the website at https://YourCommunityHospital.com. n REALTOR GROUP ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF GRAND JUNCTION EXECUTIVE The Colorado Association of Realtors has established a scholarship program in memory of Pat Teck, the former executive director of the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association. The Pat Teck AE Institute scholarship will assist Realtor association executives attend the National Association of Realtors Association Executive Institute. Before her death in 2020, Teck served 24 years as executive director of the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association. Her career with the Realtor board spanned more than 40 years. She was selected three times as the representative of association executives to the Colorado Association of Realtors executive committee. n ROTARY CLUB DONATES $6,000 IN PROCEEDS FROM GRAND VALLEY ALE TRAIL PROGRAM The Horizon Sunrise Rotary Club donated $2,000 each to the Center for Children, Meals on Wheels and Roice-Hurst Humane Society, proceeds from the Grand Valley Ale Trail fund-raising program offering deals from breweries, restaurants and wineries. The free Grand Valley Ale Trail app is available from Apple or Google stores. For $20, users receive electronic coupons good at each location along the trail. Proceeds go to local charities. Participating businesses include: Ale House, Carboy Winery, Colorado Vintner’s Collection, Cooper Club Brewing, Edgwater Brewery, Handlebar Tap House, Kannah Creek Brewing, Monumental Beer Works, Octillo Restaurant + Bar, Palisade Brewing, Peach Street Distillers, Ramblebine Brewing, Rockslide Brewery, Scotland Yard Cigar & Spirits and Suds Brothers Brewery. For more information, visit www.donortrail.com/gvat.
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n THIRD FREDDY’S OPENS IN GRAND VALLEY WITH NEW RESTAURANT IN CLIFTON A third Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers restaurant has opened in the Grand Valley. The newest operation is located at 3232 Interstate 70 Business Loop in Clifton. “We look forward to serving guests in Clifton with the same friendly service and great taste that they’ve come to love at our Freddy’s restaurants in Grand Junction,” said David Giesen, franchise owner. The 2,631-square-foot restaurant can seat up to 80 guests with additional seating available on a patio. Drive-through service also is available. Hours of operation run from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Giesen also owns Freddy’s locations at 737 Horizon Drive and 2489 U.S. Highway 6 &50. “We’re excited to bring the community a third area location, and we feel like Clifton is a great fit for our concept,” Giesen said. “The family friendly atmosphere of our restaurants make us a great place for guests looking to celebrate a birthday or get together after a game. Our team will do everything they can to ensure you enjoy your experience at Freddy’s.” In addition to frozen custard and cooked-to-order steakburgers, Freddy’s serves shoestring fries, beef hot dogs and other fare. Founded in Kansas in 2002, the franchise has grown to a total of more than 400 locations in 34 states. For more information, visit https://freddysusa.com. n VETERINARY PRACTICES JOIN IN EFFORT TO OFFER DISCOUNTED STERILIZATIONS Grand Valley veterinary practices have joined with Mesa County Animal Services to offer spay or neuter procedures at a reduced price. The Animal Assistance Foundation has provided funding for pet sterilization procedures. Participating veterinary practices have agreed to offer those procedures at a reduced rate, resulting in a fee of $25 to pet owners. Participating practices have been issued a limited number of vouchers for 2022. Vouchers are offered at the discretion of veterinarians and are valid through Sept. 30. Pet owners could be asked to support they have financial needs or communicate why they face unique circumstances to receive vouchers. Pet owners are required to provide proof of rabies vaccinations for their pets to use the vouchers. The cost of vaccinations isn’t covered by the vouchers. The participating veterinary practices are: All Pets Center, Animal Birth Control, Arrowhead Veterinary Hospital, CLAWS (cats only), Cottonwood Veterinary Hospital, Footprints Animal Hospital, Grand View Animal Hospital, Monument View Veterinary Hospital, Orchard Mesa Veterinary Hospital, Redlands Pet Clinic and VCA Tiara Rado Animal Hospital. See BRIEFS page 29
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St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction has earned recognition for nursing and patient care. St. Mary’s received Magnet recognition through a program administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. “Earning Michelle Shiao Magnet recognition is an honor that reaffirms St. Mary’s culture that values the integral role that nurses play in caring for our community every day,” said Michelle Shiao, chief nursing officer Bryan Johnson and vice president of patient care services. “This process was both rigorous and thorough for all involved — from the bedside nurse clinicians to the department leaders, executive team and members of the board of directors.” Bryan Johnson, president of St. Mary’s, said the entire team can be proud of the recognition. “Magnet designation is an impressive and important distinction for our organization and associates as well as the communities we serve.’’ To achieve Magnet accreditation, St. Mary’s participated in a process over several years that required participation from every discipline and across every level of the organization. The process included an electronic application, written patient care documentation and a virtual site visit and review by the Commission on Magnet Recognition. St. Mary’s received additional recognition in the form of five Magnet Exemplar accolades. Magnet Exemplars are stories that highlight excellence in nursing practice with positive outcomes.
