Compassionate Cancer Care and Chemotherapy provided locally.
At Gunnison Valley Health our medical experts collaborate with primary
care providers and specialists from across the country to offer high quality
cancer screening and treatment right here in the Gunnison Valley. Whether
you are a full-time or part-time resident, we have the resources you need
to receive your treatment in a calm, supportive and comfortable setting
in one of the most beautiful areas of Colorado.
Primary Care and Prevention
Regular screenings can help to identify cancers early making it possible
to begin treatment early. Many screenings occur as a part of your annual
wellness visit with your primary care provider and some require a referral
to a specialist. There are many recommended screening guidelines based
on age and your individual risk factors, your primary care provider is
there to help you navigate and access the care you need.
We understand that cancer is a lot to handle. Traveling long distances
for care, particularly in winter, only enhances the burden. Lead by board-certified
oncologist, Dr. Paulette Blanchet, our team offers personalized treatment
in a calm, supportive and comfortable setting without leaving Gunnison Valley.
Our team of highly skilled physical therapists, occupational therapists
and speech language pathologists offer individualized treatments, tools
and resources to promote healing, maximize function and improve overall
quality of life. Our program is open to anyone, no matter the prognosis,
cancer stage or phase of recovery.
An oncology nurse navigator is a professional registered nurse with oncology-specific
clinical knowledge. Offering individualized assistance to patients, families
and caregivers to help navigate treatment.
Cattlemen’s Days Tough Enough to Wear Pink Partnership
Cattlemen’s Days Tough Enough to Wear Pink (TETWP) is committed to
supporting our cancer care program. Their generous support includes funding
our breast imaging equipment, funding cancer rehabilitation equipment
and funding 50 percent of the oncology nurse navigator position. They
continue to fund mammograms for those who are uninsured, assist with cancer-related
medical expenses and provide transportation for those who need medical
treatment outside of the valley.
Cattlemen’s Days Tough Enough to Wear Pink (TETWP) is committed to
supporting our cancer care program. Their generous support includes funding
our breast imaging equipment, funding cancer rehabilitation equipment
and funding 50 percent of the oncology nurse navigator position. They
continue to fund mammograms for those who are uninsured, assist with cancer-related
medical expenses and provide transportation for those who need medical
treatment outside of the valley.
