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n FIRST WEST SLOPE MECHANICALTHROMBECTOMY PERFORMED AT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Dr. Todd James performed the first mechanical thrombectomy in Western Colorado using the ClotTriever System at Community Hospital in Grand Junction. The system removes blood clots from arteries or veins in a single treatment without the need for anti-coagulation drugs or an overnight intensive care unit stay, said James, an interventional cardiologist with Grand Todd James Valley Cardiology at Community Hospital. Blood clots can be caused by anything that prevents blood from circulating or clotting normally — including injuries, certain medications and limited movement. Clots can dislodge and subsequently become lodged in pulomonary arteries, posing potentially life-threatening complications. “Patients who suffer from this potentially fatal disease are benefitting greatly because of it,” James said of the ClotTriever System. “We expect to continue to lead the way on the Western Slope in interventional cardiology techniques and devices and take this responsibility seriously.” Community Hospial opened a cardiovascular procedure center in June. Grand Valley Cardiology offers a range of cardiac care services. For more information, call 644-4030 or visit the website at www.YourCommunityHospital.com. n HILLTOP’S HEALTH ACCESS OFFERS HELP IN ENROLLING FOR HEALTH INSURANCE Hilltop’s Health Access in Grand Junction offers assistance in enrolling people for health insurance for 2022. A certified assistance site for the Connect for Health health insurance exchange in Colorado, Hilltop’s Health Access can help people compare insurance plans and enroll for coverage. Depending on their income, people could qualify for tax credits that could save them thousands of dollars on insurance premiums over the course of a year. Last year, thousands of Colorado residents didn’t take advantage of tax credits that could have reduced the cost of their insurance. People must enroll by Dec. 15 for coverage that starts Jan. 1. For assistance or more information, contact Hilltop’s Health Access at 244-0850 or visit www.hilltopshealthaccess.org. n WESTERN COLORADO UNIONS JOIN IN EFFORT TO BRING VACCINE CLINIC TO GRAND JUNCTION The Western Colorado Trades and Labor Assembly will join with Colorado WINS, the International Brotherhood of Electricians Local 111, Colorado Education Association and Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment to sponsor a mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Grand Junction. The CDHPE vaccine bus will offer free vaccinations from noon. to 6 p.m. Nov. 19 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21 on the Colorado Mesa University campus. Vaccinations will be available for adults as well as children ages 5 years old and older. The vaccination clinic will be offered in conjunciton with the Native American Market Days event at the CMU University Center. The bus will be parked on the plaza west of the center. No appointments or health insurance or identification cards will be required.
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The Roice-Hurst Humane Society in Grand Junction has received recognition for its efforts to integrate wellness and safety into workplace culture. The animal shelter received the 2021 Health Links Integration Award. “I am incredibly proud of the culture we’ve cultivated at Roice-Hurst, which prioritizes our people,” said Anna Stout, chief executive officer. “Working Anna Stout in animal welfare can be taxing both mentally and physically. So wellness and safety are top priorities for our team because we can only take care of animals if we take care of ourselves. RoiceHurst is truly one of the best places to work in the state, and it’s an honor to be regonized for that with the Integration Award.” Health Links — a program of the Center for Health, Work and Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health — offers resources to assist businesses in improving workplace wellness and safety. The Integration Award recognizes efforts to promote workplace wellness and safety based on staff assessments. Roice-Hurst won the Health Links Champion of Well-Being Award in 2019 and was a finalist for the Champion of Innovation Award in 2018 and Dedication in Small Business Award in 2020. Stout was among three finalists for the 2021 Health Links Director’s Award, a recognition she won in 2018. The Roice-Hurst Humane Society provides housing, individualized behavioral and medical treatment and daily care for dogs and cats as well as animal behavior counseling, adoption services and low-cost veterinary services. For more information, call 434-7337 or visit the website at www.RHhumanesociety.org.
n APPLICATIONS DUE DEC. 15 FOR GRANTS FROM UNITED WAY OF MESA COUNTY Applications will be accepted through Dec 15 for the latest grants from United Way of Mesa County. Volunteers on allocation panels will review applications and applicants and make recommendations to the United Way of Mesa County Board of Directors. Funding will begin in July. “United Way’s model is based on keeping Zebulon Miracle things local and is all about community input,” said Zebulon Miracle, executive director of United Way of Mesa County. “It is the community that identifies pressing needs, the community that identifies ways to tackle those needs and the community that raises the resources needed to make substantial change. Anyone and everyone can participate in the process.” United Way of Mesa County supports programs that address human services needs in the areas of health, education and selfreliance. To be considered for funding, organizations must have: n Tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the United States Code and have been incorporated as a nonprofit since Nov. 1, 2019. n Bylaws that describe their structure, mission and operations. n Nondiscrimination policies that comply with laws and apply to staff, volunteers and board members. n An annual audit, financial review or compliation conforming to generally accepted auditing principles. For more information, call 243-5364 or visit the website at www.unitedwaymesacounty.org. n FREDDY’S TO HONOR VETERANS AND MILIARY BY GIVING AWAY CARDS FOR COMBO MEALS Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will celebrate Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11 by giving veterans and current military personnel cards good for free original double combo meals. No purchase will be required. The cards may be redeemed through Nov. 30. In Grand Junction, Freddy’s are located at 737 Horizon Drive and 2489 U.S. Highway 6 & 50. For more information, visit the website at https://freddysusa.com. n HORIZON SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB DISTRIBUTES $13,000 TO SIX NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS The Horizon Sunrise Rotary Club in Grand Junction has distributed a total of more than $13,000 to six nonprofit organizations. The club distributed proceeds from its annual A La Mode fund-raiser to the Community Food Bank, Counseling and Education Center, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Grand Junction Imagination Library, Riverside Educational Center and Spellbinders. F
