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The Business Times Opinion June 17-30, 2021 Business Briefs n FAMILY HEALTH WEST ANNOUNCES PLANS TO CLOSE ASSISTED LIVING CENTER IN FRUITABusiness PeopleSHARE YOUR NEWS The Business Times welcomes submissions for free Almanac NOTEWORTHY Community Hospital in Family Health West plans to soon close its publication in Business Briefs. Email submissions to Grand Junction has once assisted living center in Fruita and relocate the phil@thebusinesstimes.com or submit a news release again been recognized as a 50 residents there to other facilities. online at the website at www.thebusinesstimes.com. Health Links Certified Healthy Korrey Klein, president of Family Health Workplace Leader, a designation West, said the Oaks has gone beyond its useful life. The center was constructed in the 1980s using salavaged materials from oil boom man n ROICE-HURST HUMANE SOCIETY MARKS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF RESOURCE CENTER that reflects efforts to foster a culture of health and safety. “We are Korrey Klein Lori Randall William Cummins camps. “After a thorough discovery process, we have concluded that the ongoing repairs and maintenance required by the facility would not be prudent.” Lori Randall, chief operating officer, said the limitations of the facility hampered efforts to provide quality care. “Higher-quality care facilities are available locally, and that’s what these residents deserve.” William Cummins, associate vice president of business development, said the cost or providing care at the Oaks outpaces government reimbursements. “We are reimbursed at roughly half the cost of care. You cannot continue operations in an aging facility where no reserve capital is available for ongoing upkeep and improvements.” Jason Davis, associate vice president of support services, said the staff at the Oaks will be offered other positions with Family Health West. “We are actively working with staff for placement opportunities within the organization.” Klein said Family Health West will continue to operate the Willows, a secure assisted living facility, as well as explore other ways to serve the older population. “Our The Roice-Hurst Humane Society marked the fifth anniversary of establishing its Animal Resource Center and efforts to strengthen bonds between pets and their owners. Since it was established in June 2016, the center has provided pet behavior and training classes; free and low-cost spay, neuter and vaccination clinics; crisis boarding; and thousands of pounds of pet food. Anna Stout, chief executive officer at Roice-Hurst Humane Society, said the center was established to avoid situations in which pets are brought to the shelter because of problem behaviors or medical needs their owners can’t afford. “It’s painful to watch someone give up a pet they love because of circumstances they can’t control,” Stout said. “We realized that one way or another, we were going to provide those resources like behavior training or medical care to that pet, whether it was in our care of the owner. It made more sense to provide them to the owner so that the bond didn’t have to be broken and at the same time the shelter saved the cost of sheltering that pet.” The Roice-Hurst Humane Society operates a nonprofit shelter and adoption center that provides housing, medical treatment and care for dogs and cats as well as resources for pet owners. For more information about the organization and Animal Resource Center programs and services, visit www.rhhumanesociety.org or call Ashley DiGardo at 434-7337, extension 103. Anna Stout extremely proud to have earned this certification for the fifth year in a row,” said Lana Birch, wellness coordinator at Community Hospital. “It’s because of our staff’s engagement in our wellness program that we are able to achieve this distinquished recognition and intergrate wellness into our workplace culture.” Tawny Espinoza, vice president of business development at Community Hospital, agreed. “To receive this recognition five years in a row speaks volume in terms of our commitment to championing health and Lana Birch Tawny Espinoza commitment to elder care has not diminished.” Family Health West operates the Colorado Canyons Hospital and Medical Center in Fruita n CASA OF MESA COUNTY AMONG RECIPIENTS OF TACO BELL FOUNDATION GRANTS wellness in our organization and throughout the community,” she said. as well as provides a range of health care services through other practices and facilities. For more information, call 858-3900 or visit www.fhw.org. n BUSINESSES JOIN IN PROJECT TO INSTALL SOLAR-POWERED CHARGING STATION Five businesses joined in a project to install a solar-powered charging station at West Middle School in Grand Junction. Alpine Bank, Capco, High Noon Solar, Reynolds Polymer and West Star Aviation partnered with Mesa County School District 51 in the project. The Western Colorado Community Foundation Conservation, Outdoor Recreation and Environment Fund provided $3,000. Located in an outdoor commons area, the station enables to students to charge cell phones and other devices using electricity generated by solar panels. “We put great emphasis on these local community projects and value our involvement with each and every one, while also improving our impact on the environment,” said Kraig Meyer, director of environment, health and safety at the West Star Aviation Jason Davis Court Appointed Special Advocates of Mesa County is among the latest recipients of grants awarded by the Taco Bell Foundation. The $2,840 grant will help fund advocacy and resources that educate and inspire the next generation of leaders. “We are honored to partner with the Taco Bell Foundation in championing the success and dreams of our young people,” said Joy Thompson, executive director of CASA of Mesa County. “The vision we share with the Taco Bell Foundation is one in which every young person has access to the therapeutic and educational resources they need to have a brighter future.” Jennifer Bradbury, interim executive director of the Taco Bell Foundation, said a total of $10 million was distributed to more than 400 organizations through the local grants program. “Together with these organizations, we work to break down barriers so students nationwide can continue creating and innovating. This $10 million is going back to those in our local communities who are most hungry to learn.” CASA of Mesa County supports court-appointed volunteers who serve as advocates for abused and neglected children. For more information, visit www.casamc.org. Health Links is a program of the Center for Health, Work and Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health. An online tool assesses participating businesses on their health and safety efforts. Advisors offer assistance and connect businesses with resources. The Certified Healthy Workplace Leader is the highest level of recognition offered through the program. Community Hospital serves Western Colorado and Eastern Utah with a range of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic and treatment services. For more information, visit the website at www.YourCommunityHospital.com.facility in Grand Junction. F