2020 NOTEWORTHY ACHIEVEMENTS

2020 Noteworthy

Achievements

NATIONAL TOP PERFORMER FOR TREATMENT OF HEART ATTACK PATIENTS Valley View received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain—MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2020. Valley View is one of only 124 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.

The award recognizes the Heart & Vascular Center at Valley View for its commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients. It signifies that Valley View has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations.

WELCOME CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON STEPHEN JONES, MD Always working to expand care for patients, The Heart & Vascular Center welcomed Dr. Jones to begin new cardiovascular services at Valley View. From open heart surgery to minimally invasive surgical approaches for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), these services Stephen Jones, MD represent a new level of care for our entire Cardiothoracic Surgeon community. Dr. Jones brings extensive experience from his medical career in the U.S. Army to building other such programs across the country.

WORLD-CLASS PROVIDERS AT THE GASTROENTEROLOGY CENTER

In 2020, Valley View welcomed Brian Scott Berk, MD, Ellen Dy, MD, Gerald Tomasso, MD and Rachel Conklin, PA-C to the new Gastroenterology Center at Valley View. This new center offers a full spectrum of digestive health services to meet the region’s needs for compassionate, prompt and professional care.

CARING FOR THOSE IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY Each year Valley View provides care for patients who are uninsured, underinsured, ineligible for government assistant, or otherwise unable to pay for medically necessary care. In 2020, Valley View provided nearly $10 million in charity services that equated to $4.7 million in uncompensated care.

INTRODUCING VALLEYORTHO Formerly Glenwood Orthopedic Center and Foot and Ankle Centers, Valley View introduced ValleyOrtho in 2020. With a blend of medical mastery and community-inspired compassion, this team of board-certified, fellowship-trained specialists launched with a commitment to helping patients become stronger, healthier and physically ready to live an active life again.

In December, ValleyOrtho welcomed trusted, longtime Aspen orthopedic surgeons Tomas Pevny, MD and Mark Purnell, MD to lead a new office in downtown Aspen. Board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic hand surgeon Michael Potter, MD, and fellowship-trained joint replacement and revision surgeon Chad Mahan, MD, also joined the ValleyOrtho team.

M. Chad Mahan, MD Orthopedic Surgeon

Michael Potter, MD Orthopedic Surgeon

Silt Family Practice Silt, CO

EXPANDING OUR SURGICAL CAPABILITIES For decades, Valley View Hospital has cared for the community with world-class surgical capabilities. In 2020, the Hospital constructed an additional, state-of-the-art operating room and sterile processing space. A new surgical waiting room also opened. In addition to new spaces, Valley View began a perioperative surgery clinic, known as PAT. The clinic supports patients as they prepare for their surgery so that they can have a smooth recovery and the best possible outcome. All of these additions affirm Valley View’s commitment to ensuring patients benefit from advanced care close to home.

OPENING OF SILT FAMILY PRACTICE In February, Valley View expanded its network of primary care with the opening of Silt Family Practice. As the only family medicine provider in Silt, Silt Family Practice proudly cares for patients of all ages. The practice serves a diverse community with walk-in availability and same-day access.

SAFE SLEEP CHAMPION Valley View’s Family Birthplace leads the nation for its best practices and education on infant safe sleep. The Cribs for Kids National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification program recognized the Family Birthplace at the ‘gold’ level. From staff training to parent education, these efforts reflect Valley View’s commitment to preventing sleep-related infant deaths.