St. Vincent Health’s new Patient Portal is here!
St. Vincent Health is introducing a new, efficient way for patients to communicate directly with their provider, to access their health records, and more....
St. Vincent Ambulance Services: We’re there when you need us
We hope you and your loved ones never need to call 911 for a medical emergency, but if you do, you're in good hands. Learn more about the SVH ambulance crew....
Pediatric OT helps the Gallegos family
Cameron is learning important life skills, with great success, from occupational therapist Rachel Griffin. ...
Celebrate a safe Christmas
The American Academy of Pediatrics reminds us that each year, thousands of toddlers and children are injured by toys. Most injuries from toys are minor cuts, scrapes and bruises. However, toys can cause serious injury or even death. Here are tips to help you choose safe and appropriate toys for your child: Read the label. Warning labels give important information about how to use a toy and what ages the toy...
Family medicine physician Dr. David Stuart joins St. Vincent Family Health Center
Dr. Stuart offers primary care to men, women and kids, and is the newest provider at St. Vincent Family Health Center....
Movember focuses on men’s health as SVFHC welcomes two new male docs
Men's mental health and preventive health are the focus of Movember. And, Dr. David Stuart and Dr. Ryan Sullivan are the two newest primary care providers, taking new patients now....
Nursing team at St. Vincent Health is honored to care for Lake County
Meet some of St. Vincent Health's team of nursing pros. They embody our tagline, "Where caring and community meet."...
Dr. Lisa Zwerdlinger honored with Rural Health Excellence award
Primary care physician and chief medical officer of St. Vincent Health Dr. Lisa Zwerdlinger receives high honors from the Colorado Rural Health Center....
October is National Physical Therapy Month
St. Vincent Health Physical Therapists help to prevent and heal injuries through safe movement. They also help patients to rehabilitate, or manage chronic conditions, to live their best and most active life....
September is National Cholesterol Education Month
Focusing on cholesterol this month, we share some ideas about how to monitor your numbers, and modify lifestyle to optimize healthy cholesterol levels. ...
Healthcare Hospitality in Action
The tagline for St. Vincent Health is "Where caring and community meet". In this story told by our foundation director Steve Mercado, he shares how is own father was treated as if he were family....
Immunocompromised People & Booster Doses
The COVID-19 booster vaccine is available for some populations. See if you or a loved one is a candidate....
Meet our New Family Medicine Doc – Ryan Sullivan, MD
Dr. Sullivan is the newest physician to join Rocky Mountain Family Practice. He'll start seeing patients in October....
Back-to-School & Occupational Therapy: Why They Go Together
Pediatric occupational therapy helps babies and children with cognitive and physical disabilities live full, functional lives. Early intervention is key....
A New Day in Healthcare does not mean new taxes and rising prices
St. Vincent Health CEO Brett Antczak unpacks questions about income and expense, and why the financial future's looking bright with the organization's new hospital....
Vaccination is Still the Best Defense Against COVID-19!
Haven't gotten around to getting the vaccine yet? There are several upcoming COVID vaccine clinics offered locally and regionally, for people ages 12 and up. ...
Just When is That New Hospital Opening, Anyway?
We’re keeping our sights on the long view and currently looking at a late summer opening. As with a great many things in the past 18 months, the delays have been COVID-related....
What is a Facility Master Plan?
St. Vincent Health has begun creating a facility master plan. This is a multi-month process that consists of strategic planning for the long-term future of St. Vincent Health campuses. ...
We Have a Winner!
Warren was the holder of ticket number W357, and lucky for him that’s the ticket that was drawn out of the 502 that were sold....
When Do You See an ENT?
If you or a loved one has repeated episodes of tonsillitis or recurrent ear infections, it’s time to see an otolaryngologist, or an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) doctor....
Survey for Long-Term Growth for SVH – English & Spanish
St. Vincent Health is creating a long-term growth plan. We're seeking your input to help direct us in determining the future vision of St. Vincent Health and how our community’s healthcare needs are being served....
Lifesaving Intervention from Local Healthcare Team
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “The medical team did exactly what they had to do. Otherwise, Peggy could have died.” That’s Bob Smith (right) talking about the care his sister-in-law Peggy (second from left) recently received at St. Vincent Health. It all started when Bob and Peggy, along with their spouses, Tom (left) and Ginny (second from right), had spent the day at Dinosaur National Park. The next morning, Peggy, who’s a diabetic, woke up with...
Protect Loved Ones & Yourself from Skin Cancer
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With summer just around the corner, and lots of outdoor activity and recreation on the horizon, your friends at St. Vincent Health urge precautions around sun exposure. Sunburn caused by excessive exposure to sunlight is the primary cause of skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and worldwide. In fact, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 65. The good news?...
Longstanding & New Primary Care Providers to staff the New St. Vincent Family Health Center
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dr. Lisa Zwerdlinger, a family medicine provider in Lake County for 23 years and owner of Rocky Mountain Family Practice (RMFP) for 16 years, is gifting her family medicine practice to St. Vincent Health. Dr. Zwerdlinger also serves as a senior staff member at St. Vincent Health (SVH), as Chief Medical Officer and hospitalist. With this move, St. Vincent Medical Clinic and RMFP will merge on June 1, 2021, and...
Clinic Merger Brings Alignment & Increased Services
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]St. Vincent Health CEO Brett Antczak It is my pleasure to share the progress of St Vincent Health’s efforts in our community. For the last six months, since I have been a part of this organization, we have been actively recruiting additional providers for our primary care clinic. We’ve received dozens of applicants for our physician opening and have been actively vetting them with the assistance of our Chief Medical Officer,...
Vaccination in Lake County: Success and Sustainability!
As Lake County approaches 25% of its population now vaccinated, Governor Polis has broadened the vaccine parameters this month....
Meet Janae Wright – RN, BSN & Chief Nursing Officer at SVH
Janae Wright serves as St. Vincent Health’s Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)....
New Commitment to Old-Fashioned Caring
As the new CEO of St. Vincent Health, I have seen firsthand that this community appreciates our long legacy of healthcare excellence....
Kind Words for SVH PT
For 69-year-old Christine Whittington, life is good again thanks to the Physical Therapy department at St. Vincent Health....
Colorado Land Rush: Residential Lake County Lot Raffle Benefits St. Vincent Hospital Foundation
The St. Vincent Hospital Foundation is holding a raffle for a lot in Pan Ark Estates in Lake County, or, $10,000 cash. Your choice....
No Health Fair This Year? You can still take charge of your health!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Like you, your friends at St. Vincent Health have historically looked forward to the annual 9 Health Fair. The event, which routinely occurred in April, will not take place again this year. We enthusiastically anticipate 2022, when hopefully, it will be back. If you were one of hundreds of people in Lake County who got their annual blood profile and other health screenings at the fair, we have some good news....
Get your DAT tests STAT at SVH!
The annual 9 Health Fair, which routinely occurss in April, will not take place again this year. We enthusiastically anticipate 2022, when hopefully, it will be back....
Leadville’s Own Country Doc
Dr. Lisa Zwerdlinger is a board-certified, bilingual family practice physician with deep roots in Leadville and Lake County with her more than 20 years of service. ...
Calling All Artists!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Consider the NEW St. Vincent Health and its blank and beautiful walls a canvas for your artwork. Read on for details here: SVH Seeking Artists [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...
Rehabilitation, Encouragement & Compassionate Care
After a stroke, injury, illness, or surgery, rehabilitation is often essential. This is when a person might turn to Swing Bed care also known as inpatient rehabilitation....
Lake County a Success Story for Vaccinations of Prioritized Groups
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Under the leadership of Lake County Public Health Agency, Lake County has become an exemplary success story for Colorado, and the nation, with its COVID vaccination roll-out. This unprecedented community vaccination program was a model of coordination, communication and ingenuity from the teams responsible for its creation and implementation. Dr. Lisa Zwerdlinger was the first in Lake County, Colorado to proudly get her COVID-19 vaccination and since then many others have...
Care & Compassion in Action
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Al Dawson had been feeling ill for several days. “I was tired and lethargic, just feeling yucky,” says the 81-year-old retired Spanish professor. Al finally went to see Dr. Lisa Zwerdlinger, a board-certified family practice physician who’s been Al’s doctor for more than 20 years. “She said right off that I didn’t look well and sent me immediately to St. Vincent Health,” remembers Al. “I was in bad shape.” Dehydration had...
Access to COVID-19 Vaccinations for Prioritized Groups Increases
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Summit County offers vaccinations to residents of surrounding counties Lake County Public Health Agency (LCPHA), St. Vincent Health (SVH) and Rocky Mountain Family Practice (RMFP) have experienced great success vaccinating the 70-plus age group. The 70-plus population, medical workers, and first responders continue to be prioritized. If you are in these groups in Lake County you are encouraged to make a vaccination appointment at SVH or RMFP. The offices can be reached...
COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin for 70-Plus
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tiered approach to vaccinations has begun in Lake County by age Lake County Public Health Agency (LCPHA), St. Vincent Health (SVH) and Rocky Mountain Family Practice (RMFP) are collaborating to increase safety and save lives by vaccinating county residents. To prioritize high-risk older residents and to follow the Governor’s directive to vaccinate Coloradans in prioritized groups, St. Vincent Health and Rocky Mountain Family Practice have deployed a unified multiphase plan to...
Meet Nick Tsipis, MD
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dr. Nick Tsipis is a board-certified emergency room physician at St. Vincent Health, treating acute illness, traumatic injuries and other health crises. He also serves the hospital as vice chief of staff. Dr. Tsipis comes to St. Vincent from CarePoint Health®, a multi-specialty physician group based in Denver. He splits his time between the Leadville ER and Swedish Medical Center in Denver. Dr. Tsipis earned his undergraduate degree in biology and...
St. Vincent Emergency Room Providers: Delivering Peace of Mind & Quality Care
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Promoting health and preventing illness are core work at St. Vincent Health. With that viewpoint, we hope you’ll never need an emergency room visit. But if you do, rest assured you’ll be treated by a highly trained, board-certified emergency medicine provider, available to deliver top-notch care to you or a loved one any minute of any day, all 365 days of the year. What is a board-certified ER doctor? And what...
Leadville and Lake County: Stay the Course with COVID Prevention
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A year ago, coronavirus was not a household word. Face masks were for medical professionals. The Broncos played to a packed and cheering stadium full of people. Today, nearly a quarter million Coloradans have tested positive with COVID-19 and more than 3,000 have died. And many people around the world are experiencing what is known as Pandemic Fatigue, a complex set of emotions that may include boredom, loneliness, sadness, frustration, anxiety,...
Winter Conditioning – Compliments of the SVH PT Pros!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It's Week #3 of Winter Conditioning! This time, Dave and Kelly lead you through Compound Sets: Deadlifts x 20 > Mountain climbers x 30-60seconds (repeat 4x) Gluteal bridges x 20 > Plank x 30-60 seconds (repeat 4x) Walking lunges x 20 steps > Jump Ropes: single/double limb x 30-60sec (repeat x 4) Squatted heel raises x 20 > wall sits x 30-60sec (repeat 4x) Follow along on the video here. Questions or comments?...
Healing and Health through Physical Therapy
Physical therapy (PT) is hands-on, collaborative care between a patient and a practitioner that aims to ease pain and help a person function, move, and live better. It can both prevent and heal chronic or acute injury. At St. Vincent, PT is an essential clinic and offers traditional therapies along with some new innovations for pain management, injury prevention and general physical conditioning and fitness. It’s helpful to know about two...
St. Vincent’s Brand Refresh Roll-Out
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] LETTER FROM THE INTERIM CEO, CORBIN LOGAN “The first wealth is health.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson If health is indeed wealth, the Sisters of Charity who founded St. Vincent Hospital in 1879 to care for fortune-seeking miners were unquestionably the thought leaders of the day. Since then, St. Vincent has been a constant in Leadville and Lake County. Its historic roots continue to shape the organization today. Now we’re poised to open the...
Meet Jeremiah Grantham – NRP, Ambulance Services Director
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Paramedic Jeremiah Grantham leads the team prepared to respond to 911 calls and emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in the 400-square-mile Lake County service area. He is uniquely qualified to run Ambulances Services, with his commitment to patient-centered care, wilderness skills, and Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) accreditation—the highest level of certification available to a paramedic. Jeremiah is accomplished in advanced life support, can administer a range of medications...
St. Vincent Health Joins Fight Against Opioid Addiction
Colorado is unfortunately at the forefront of the nation’s opioid epidemic, with the 12th highest rate of prescription opioid misuse and abuse in all 50 states. Opioids are drugs that are used to relieve acute pain. Their use carries significant risk of long-term abuse and dependence, even when taken exactly as prescribed. In the worst case, opioid use can lead to accidental poisoning or fatal overdose. Colorado hospitals, and particularly the...
Meet Dylan Luyten, MD
Dr. Dylan Luyten brings two decades of emergency medicine and leadership experience to St. Vincent. In addition to being an emergency room physician, Dr. Luyten serves as medical director of St. Vincent’s emergency medical services. Dr. Luyten, who attended medical school at Tufts University in Boston, brings humility, optimism and pragmatism to his practice. “The practice of emergency medicine is a privilege. It affords me the opportunity to make a real...
At-Home Workouts from St. Vincent PT Department
Doctors of Physical Therapy David Cimino and Kelly Bergkessel lead workouts that you can do in the comfort of your own home! Follow along with three of their informative and fun videos below. Dave's EMOM workout is here. Kelly's spring conditioning workout, and, Dave's AMRAP workout. Enjoy!...
