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For more than a century as an independent health system, Aspen Valley Health has championed community wellness.

It's our commitment to making world-class healthcare accessible in an environment of excellence, compassion and trust.

06/19/2026

Aspen Valley Health has earned Level III Trauma Redesignation from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, with zero deficiencies for the second consecutive review cycle. State reviewers called our program the "gold standard" for Level III trauma centers in Colorado.

This recognition belongs to every person who makes extraordinary care possible at AVH: emergency physicians, surgeons, nurses, EMS teams, ski patrol, radiology and rehab specialists, and so many more.

Read the full story at the link below.

For you. For life.

https://aspenvalleyhealth.org/news/aspen-valley-health-earns-level-iii-trauma-redesignation

06/18/2026

Summer in the Valley often comes with big goals. Summit that 14er, hit the trail at sunrise, go all in. But movement doesn't have to be all-or-nothing.

Anafer Barrera is here to introduce "joyful movement", a mindset that shifts exercise from a chore or punishment to a pleasurable self-care practice. It's about focusing on how movement makes you feel, mentally and physically, and choosing activities you genuinely enjoy rather than forcing yourself into rigid routines.

Watch as Anafer shares more, and her favorite way to get moving (hint: it involves a very good dog 🐾).

What does joyful movement look like for you? Tell us in the comments.

For you. For life.

06/16/2026

Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in effect across Pitkin County 🔥🚫

Starting Wednesday, June 10 at noon, Pitkin County has enacted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions due to dry conditions and elevated wildfire risk. As your community-supported health system, Aspen Valley Health wants every neighbor and visitor in the Roaring Fork Valley to stay safe this season.

What to know:
Fires are only allowed in designated fire grates, enclosed fire pits at private residences or valve-controlled devices like gas grills and propane fire pits.
Fireworks and other spark-producing devices are prohibited.
Smoking is restricted to enclosed vehicles, enclosed buildings or flammable-free outdoor urban areas.
Welding, torch work and similar activities are restricted to cleared areas with a fire extinguisher on hand.

Wildfire prevention is a shared responsibility and every precaution helps protect our families, homes and the landscapes we love. Stay informed on changing conditions at pitkinemergency.org.

For you. For life. 🏔️

06/12/2026

Meet Anafer Barrera! 💙 She is a bilingual Registered Dietitian and Master of Public Health who is part of our Staff Development team here at Aspen Valley Health.

Beyond guiding new AVH team members through onboarding and leading Continuing Education initiatives, Anafer brings a deep passion for nutrition and intuitive eating. She believes in destigmatizing food shame, creating space for people to build a healthier, more compassionate relationship with food.

Stay tuned, this summer Anafer will be sharing her perspective on how nourishment and movement play a real role in both our mental and physical health and what it can look like in your everyday life.

For you. For life.

06/11/2026

Aspen Ideas Festival: Health is coming at the end of the month and we couldn't be more proud to be part of it.

Watch Aspen Valley Health CEO Dr. Richard Becker in conversation with Ruth Katz, Executive Director of Aspen Ideas: Health, ahead of our Community Series at the Wheeler Opera House on June 23 and 24. Topics include longevity, rural healthcare and wearable health technology. National conversations brought home to our community.

Tickets to our Community Series and so much more at Aspen Ideas: Health are available NOW.
Head to the link to grab your spot.
AspenShowTix.com

06/10/2026

June is Men's Health Month and we asked one of our own, Dr. Bryan Gieszl, MD, to share what he tells his patients.

His advice?
1️⃣ Move your body and build strength, not just endurance.
2️⃣ Cut back on alcohol.
3️⃣ And don't underestimate the power of your friendships. Research shows the quality of our relationships is one of the strongest predictors of how long and how well we live.

Small shifts, big impact. Talk to your provider about where to start.

For you. For life.

06/08/2026

"As we welcome the month of June, I want to take a moment to recognize an extraordinary achievement for Aspen Valley Health and to thank the many individuals who contribute every day to the exceptional care available in our community.

This past month, Aspen Valley Health successfully completed its Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Level III Trauma Center recertification review with full accreditation and no deficiencies or reservations identified by the state survey team. Even more meaningful, the reviewers described AVH as the “gold standard” for Level III trauma centers in Colorado, noting that some Level I and II centers could learn from the systems and processes developed here at Aspen Valley Health."

Read the entire update from Dr. Richard Becker, CEO, at the link below. https://loom.ly/dT9z6xQ

06/05/2026

We are excited to announce that Aspen Medical Care is now part of Aspen Valley Health's Primary Care team, and access to excellent primary care is happening in a place you may recognize...
We are now seeing patients at the same – and newly refurbished – location in Obermeyer Place in downtown Aspen. We're honored to carry the Aspen Medical Care legacy forward.

To find out more about this transition and our new location in downtown Aspen, tap the link. https://loom.ly/WQrw2xk

06/03/2026

Summer trails are calling, and nothing derails a perfect day out there faster than that familiar hot spot forming at mile three.

The good news? Most blisters are preventable. Our team put together a complete, science-backed guide to help you get to the summit and back, comfortably.

🥾Read the full guide: https://aspenvalleyhealth.org/healthy-journey/preventing-blisters-on-long-hikes

For you. For life.

06/01/2026

Happy June! 💛 This month's calendar image features the glacial blue waters of Grizzly Reservoir in Pitkin County, photographed by Rachel Bacher, PharmD.

We hope your month is filled with slow mornings, open water and everything that makes this valley feel like home.
For you. For life.

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401 Castle Creek Road
Aspen, CO
81611

Telephone

+19709251120

Website

https://aspenvalleyhealth.org/

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