Como tributo, una decena de fotografías de pacientes con cáncer se exhibieron en el área social de Sayre Park, acompañadas de frases inspiradoras incluida la siguiente: “Alguna vez un médico dijo que la mejor medicina para los humanos es el amor. Y alguien le preguntó: ‘¿Y si no funciona?’ Y él contestó: ‘Entonces aumenta la […]
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Valley View honors cancer survivors with emotional celebration of life
This Sol del Valle story was translated for English readers. A dozen photographs of cancer patients were displayed in Sayre Park in Glenwood Springs, accompanied by inspirational phrases including: “A doctor once said that the best medicine for humans is love. And someone asked: ‘And if it doesn’t work?’ And he replied, ‘Then increase the […]
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Valley View’s High Risk Breast Clinic expands early detection
Brigid O’Holleran, MD grew up in Western Nebraska, where she also underwent her medical training at the University of Nebraska School of Medicine. Since January, she has served as the oncological surgeon and medical director at Valley View’s Breast Center. She moved from Durango with her family, all of whom enjoy the outdoor recreation opportunities […]
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Skin cancer prevention event promotes being sun-safe
Valley View, a nonprofit health system based in Glenwood Springs, is taking a proactive approach to ensure the residents of the sun-drenched Roaring Fork Valley keep their skin cancer-free. On Oct. 11, from 5:30 to 7pm, it will host a “Girls Night Out” skin cancer prevention event at Roaring Fork Family Practice, 978 Euclid Ave. […]
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Empowered cancer survivors convene at Sayre Park
Sayre Park was buzzing with good tunes (courtesy of Bo Hale), laughter and strength the evening of June 14, when cancer survivors and allies gathered to celebrate life. Sue Drinker is still in remission after being diagnosed in 2005, going through some “serious chemo” and coming out the other side a year later. Early on […]