SVH Blog

St. Vincent providers and contributors share health information.

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When Play Has a Purpose!

For Occupational Therapists Rachel Griffin and Mary Isiminger, playtime rules! But behind every game, obstacle course, or creative activity is a carefully planned therapeutic goal. Their top priority is helping children reach their full potential—at home, in school, and in the community.

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Fireworks -Keep it Fun with Safe Practices

With 4th of July festivities, it's important to keep fireworks safety at the top of mind. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, an average of 10,00 people per year brought to the ER for fireworks injuries. Don't be a statistic, and leave the big shows to the professionals.

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Check it and Slather it!

July is UV Safety Month

The Most Memorable Care Team

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Ancient Wisdom, Modern Healing.

June 25, 2025

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Make the Most of Your Summer in the Rockies

June 10, 2025

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Men's Health, Urology and Primary Care

Men: What’s One Thing You Can Do Today for Your Health?

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Mother's Day and Women's Health Week

As we celebrate Mother’s Day and National Women’s Health Week, St. Vincent Health is talking about self-care. In a world that praises women for how much they give — to their families, careers, communities - it’s easy to believe that taking time for yourself is somehow indulgent or selfish. But we don’t buy that!

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Louise Geil is Grateful

Dear St. Vincent ambulance and emergency crews,

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Offering Prenatal and OBGYN Ultrasound

St. Vincent Health is proud to add OBGYN and Prenatal Imaging Services to our growing list of patient care offerings. This exciting development means that expectant mothers and women needing specialized pelvic imaging no longer need to travel out of town for these services. Our mission has always been to provide comprehensive, compassionate care close to home—and this is one more way we’re…

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Foot Health Awareness

April is Foot Health Awareness Month. Why is foot health important? Foot ailments can become your first sign of more serious medical problems. Your feet mirror your general health, so conditions like arthritis, diabetes, nerve, and circulatory disorders can show their initial symptoms in your feet.

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Snack Time Can Be Creative, Colorful and Healthy

March 6, 2025

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Self-Care Isn't Vanity, It's Sanity!

January 30, 2025

Grant Funds Help With Birth Control

St. Vincent may be able to help.

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Gratitude

Unleash Your Power with Gratitude

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Giving Safe Toys

St. Vincent Health wants to help you keep the magic of the holidays year-round by focusing on toy safety. This blog post may help you and your family avoid unexpected injuries related to holiday gifts.

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The Stress Continuum

October 10, 2024

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Monthly Free Foot Clinic

St. Vincent Health is Offering a Free Monthly Foot Clinic

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Yoga and Pilates to Treat Low-Back Pain

September 5, 2024

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Be Proactive About Your Prostate

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and we are encouraging people with prostates to be proactive - not reactive -when it comes to their prostate health. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among people with prostates. In 2024, the American Cancer Society estimates there will be about 299,010 new cases and about 35,250 deaths from prostate cancer.

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Vaccination Awareness

August 2, 2024

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Ladies Wellness

June 26, 2024

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I Felt Listened To

June 25, 2024

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Men's Health

May 31, 2024

Allergies

April 29, 2024

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Mountains

April 25, 2024

Health Benefits Of Canine Companionship

March 30, 2024

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Gratitude from the Smiths

My husband and I would like to express our gratitude to St. Vincent Health for the staff’s attentiveness and professionalism when he was hospitalized in September. A serious infection which turned into sepsis occurred after a fall from his bicycle. The EMTs responded immediately and after stabilizing him transported him to a hospital in Denver. Upon his release we attempted to administer the…

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Happy And Healthy Longevity

February 26, 2024

How to Live Heart Healthy

February 1, 2024

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The Best Care For Mr. Best

January 23, 2024

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St. Vincent Leadville Emergency Care

January 3, 2024

Karen Onderdonk

Position: Media Contact / Marketing Director
Term: St. Vincent General Hospital District
Phone: 719-486-7135
Email Address: konderdonk@stvincent.health