Grand River Hospital District is passionate about empowering you to take charge of your health.  As part of Grand River’s mission to improve the health and well-being of our communities, we want to help you live long healthy lives. Attend this informational luncheon and gain knowledge on the healthy choices of a vegetable based diet over meat based diets.  Two out of every three of us are overweight. Cases of diabetes are exploding, especially amongst our younger population. About half of us are taking at least one prescription drug. Major medical operations have become routine, helping to drive health care costs to astronomical levels. Heart disease, cancer and stroke are the country’s three leading causes of death, even though billions are spent each year to “battle” these very conditions. Millions suffer from a host of other degenerative diseases.  “Forks Over Knives” examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods.

RSVP to GRHD Changing Lifestyles (970) 625-6200 (jcollinge@grhd.org) as a FREE lunch will be provided. 

*This Documentary is 93 min long so plan time accordingly*

Vaccines for Teens – Immunization Clinics at Grand River Medical Clinic for ages 10 -18

Bring  your teen in to get updated on these importnat vaccines, with no appointment necessary! 

Meningococcal Vaccine
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Hepatitis A

If not currently a patient at Grand River Clinics, please bring up-to-date vaccine records.
Insurances will be billed, if teen has no insurance VFC prices will apply ($14)

For more information contact Grand River Medical Clinic (970) 625-1100

Therapy dogs offer comfort, and joy to those who need it.  Grand River’s Pet Therapy program is hosting a training for therapy dog hopefuls and their owners.  Dogs must bring vaccine records and must do well around other dogs.  These FREE training classes will be held at E. Dene Moore Care Center (701 East 5th Street) in Rifle.  For more information call GRHD Volunteer Services, Kaaren Peck (970) 625-6423 or kpeck@grhd.org.  Class size is limited to 10, call in advance to register. 

June 14, 21 and 28 from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

and

August 16, 23, 30 from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Print this flier for more information: Pet Therapy Classes 2012

Grand River Student Health Center and Garfield School District No. Re-2 are proud partners in offering students and staff convenient and affordable access to healthcare.  School-based health centers have been shown to keep students healthy, in school, and ready to learn. Parents are also able to miss less work when their children have appointments or possible illness because healthcare is available right in the schools.  To learn more about the services offered and meet the providers at the SBHC come take a tour at the Grand Opening / Open House.   Refreshments will be served.   The first 100 children who attend will receive a coupon / voucher redeemable for a ski / snowboard helmet at Sunlight Ski Bike Shop.  Winter sports headgear is one of the best protections against serious injury while skiing or snowboarding.  Child must be present at the Open House to receive a coupon and they must be present upon pick-up of helmet at Sunlight Ski Bike Shop for proper fitting.   For more information, contact GRHD Community Relations (970) 625-6433 (amaddalone@grhd.org).

Grand River Meals on Wheels serves over 1,000 meals a month to home bound neighbors and seniors in need.  In an effort to create awareness for the ever increasing need of community support and volunteers, GRHD is encouraging women to get involved by “delivering” a meal to a fellow neighbor.  A women who lives here, works here, plays here, and volunteers here will ultimately grow as an individual by getting involved within their community.  “Meals on Heels” is that opportunity for women to volunteer just for a few hours and deliver a meal – “heels” optional!   If you are interested, contact GRHD Volunteer Services (970) 625-6423 (kpeck@grhd.org).