Gunnison Valley Health is a community-owned health system serving Gunnison
County. Gunnison Valley Health is proud to provide a comprehensive spectrum
of care designed to meet the individual needs of our community and visitors
to our beautiful valley from birth through end of life.
Gunnison Valley Health is not just a hospital, it is a fully integrated
health system that includes almost every aspect of healthcare.
Services Include:
Behavioral Health
Family Birth Center
Family Birth Center
General Surgery
Home Medical Services
Hospice
Infusion Therapy
Long Term Care
Mammography
Obstetrics
Oncology
Orthopedics
Paramedics
Pediatrics
Primary Care
Radiology
Rehabilitation & Athletic Medicine
Sleep Center
Urgent Care
Women's Health
About Our Hospital
Gunnison Valley Health is a licensed 24-bed, short-term, critical access
hospital owned by the County of Gunnison. Gunnison Valley Health is governed
by a seven-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Gunnison County Board
of County Commissioners and licensed by the State of Colorado. Since 1938,
the hospital has provided quality healthcare to the residents and visitors
of Gunnison County.
The Colorado Department of Health and the Food & Drug Administration
licenses Gunnison Valley Hospital. Gunnison Valley Hospital is a registered
provider with the Colorado Department of Health Policy & Financing
for participation in the state Medicaid program. We are also certified
by the Federal Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) for participation
in the Medicare program.
24/7 Emergency Care
Our rural valley lends itself not only to standard medical and traumatic
emergencies but also to extreme emergencies such as cold weather injuries
and high altitude injuries. The EMS Department of Gunnison Valley Health
is prepared for rapid response and comprehensive care 24 hours a day.
Our EMS service area encompasses an area nearly twice the size of the
state of Delaware. As a result, our EMS response teams are highly trained
and equipped with state-of-the-art resources and medicines.
Gunnison Valley Hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center. Local physicians
staff the emergency room (ER) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. General surgery,
orthopedic and OB/GYN physicians are available on an on-call basis. The
ER department is supplied with the advanced equipment necessary to meet
the demands of any patient with ailments ranging from bronchitis to multi-system
trauma. St. Mary's CareFlight offers flight for life helicopter services
to Gunnison Valley Hospital.
Our Mission, Vision & Values
Our mission: The mission of Gunnison Valley Health is to effectively organize and provide
quality healthcare services that improve the health of our community.
Our vision: As central to a vibrant, diverse and independent community, Gunnison Valley
Health provides sustained, premier care that promotes lifelong health
and wellness.
Our values at Gunnison Valley Health are summed up by the acronym "I
CARE:"
Integrity: We will be resolute and unrelenting in our adherence to our mission, these
values, and our code of conduct as demonstrated in our honesty, ethical
decisions and practices, and our soundness of moral character.
Compassion: We will always exhibit behaviors and actions that reflect our understanding
of another person's circumstances and a willingness to create a positive
relationship with the person for the purpose of providing them physical
and psychological comfort.
Accountability: We will be responsible for our choices and actions at an individual and
organizational level.
Respect: We will always exhibit a willingness to listen and understand another's
point of view, to be courteous while others express their beliefs, to
be fair in reaching our own conclusions, and to express our opinions and
decisions in a manner that is devoid of disparaging suggestions or innuendo.
Excellence: We will commit ourselves to continuous improvement in everything we do
and seek to exceed our potential and the performance standards of our industry.
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About Our Hospital
Our rural valley lends itself not only to standard medical and traumatic
emergencies but also to extreme emergencies such as cold weather injuries
and high altitude injuries. The EMS Department of Gunnison Valley Health
is prepared for rapid response and comprehensive care 24 hours a day.
Our EMS service area encompasses an area nearly twice the size of the
state of Delaware. As a result, our EMS response teams are highly trained
and equipped with state-of-the-art resources and medicines.
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