Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)—especially syphilis and chlamydia—are on the rise in Colorado. While there have been advances in the treatment of STDs, it continues to be true that “an ounce of prevention is worth... Read More
RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common respiratory virus that infects the nose, throat and lungs. Typically spread through the air by coughing or sneezing, it can also be spread by touching a surface with virus particles and... Read More
Urologists often refer to summer as “kidney stone season,” and those who live or visit the mountains should be extra cautious. Warmer temperatures, higher altitude and increased physical activity can lead to dehydration,... Read More
When you or a loved one is sick, you want immediate relief. While antibiotics might be a quick fix for certain illnesses, they are not recommended for all conditions and can sometimes be counterproductive to healing. ... Read More
When to go to the Emergency Department, Urgent Care or Primary Care Provider So, you fell skiing and woke up the next day with knee pain. Your child has a low-grade fever and mild cough. You are in your 70s and start having... Read More
We are living in the “after” times. Before COVID-19, immunology was hardly an armchair science. Before COVID-19, we weren’t concerned about infection. Before COVID-19, we didn’t have to keep track of our immune... Read More
Charles Raison, MD, named Director of BHIC Vail Health announced that it is establishing the Vail Health Behavioral Health Innovation Center (BHIC), made possible by a transformative donation from... Read More
Dermatology, endocrinology, ophthalmology and urology have a new home on the third floor of the Buck Creek Medical Plaza On Monday, Feb. 13, a number of Colorado Mountain Medical specialty care... Read More
Distinguishing between primary, urgent and emergency care can make all the difference Stuff happens. When you or someone you love experience an illness or injury, it’s sometimes hard to know where to go... Read More
We casually refer to a “gut feeling” and “butterflies in our stomach.” But, there is scientific evidence that connects stress to digestive disorders, thereby validating those “gut-wrenching feelings”... Read More