The Vail Valley Medical Center Office of Development hosts the “Friends of VVMC” luncheons throughout the year. Formerly known as “Community Trustees”, the Friends of VVMC is made up of donors, individuals interested in the hospital, community members, government officials, board members, hospital administrators, and hospital staff. The luncheons allow us to keep the communities of Vail and Western Eagle County informed of the services we provide as well as events sponsored by VVMC.

Some topics in 2010 offered in Vail and Gypsum included Dr. Karen Nern and Dr. Jean Urquhart of Vail Dermatology speaking on skin health issues, Dr. Larry Gaul from Avanti Cardiology speaking about “How to Avoid the Heart Doctor” and Dr. William Sterett with the Steadman Clinic and Stephanie Drew with Howard Head discussing knee injury prevention. Based on your comments we have some exciting topics and speakers planned for 2011, such as “Staying Healthy as You Age”, “Raising Healthy Kids” and “Cancer Prevention and Early Detection”. We would love to hear what interests you so feel free to contact us at vvmcdevelopment@vvmc.com with any comments or suggests. 

Next Friends of VVMC Event:

A Special Program on Preventing and Treating Spine Injuries
Presenter: Dr. Greg Poulter, Specialist in Advanced Adult & Pediatric Spine Surgery
One of the talented Physical Therapists from Howard Head will also be on hand to discuss preventive and restorative exercises.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Sonnenalp Resort, Vail
12:30-2:00 (lunch will be served)

RSVP: vvmcdevelopment@vvmc.com or 970-477-5177