Company Profile
Gunnison Valley Health
Company Overview
Gunnison Valley Health is a county-owned, integrated health system serving the 16,000 residents of Gunnison County, Colorado.
The health system is governed by a volunteer board of seven trustees who are appointed for five year terms by the Gunnison County Commissioners. The 450 member staff works with local and visiting specialists and local providers to provide primary, specialty and emergency care in hospital and outpatient settings.
The system includes a sole Community Hospital, Home Medical Services, Hospice & Palliative Care, Nursing Home care, Assisted Living, Family Medicine and Emergency Care Clinics, and a philanthropic foundation. Gunnison Valley Health has received numerous national and regional performance awards, including the VHA Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence, Avatar awards for Overall Patient Satisfaction, Colorado’s Top 5% ranked Nursing Home, Colorado EMS of the Year awards, and previous ranking in America’s Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
* Top 100 critical access hospitals in the nation (8 times)
* One of the top 25 rural hospitals nationwide
* Avatar Solutions Best Overall Performer for patient satisfaction
* Joint Commission Accreditation
* VHA Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence