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In this edition, learn more about the progress with building our new clinic, our Tiger Wellness Center opening in the new Grand Junction High School, and our latest push to register eligible voters.

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MarillacHealth Receives Four Quality Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 5, 2024 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kristy Schmidt, 970-200-1630 Chief Development Officer Kristy.schmidt@marillachealth.org Grand Junction— Officials at MarillacHealth were notified the organization has earned four prestigious quality designations. The nation’s Health Resources & Services Administration announced various quality improvement awards in the areas of Access, Quality, Health Equity and Health Information […]

MarillacHealth Recognizes National Health Center Celebration

Guest Op-Ed | Business Times July 31, 2024 MarillacHealth Recognizes National Health Center Celebration In August each year, communities across the country recognize the Community Health Centers that provide integrated preventive and primary care services to nearly 32 million people. MarillacHealth is one of 20 Health Centers now serving 1 in every 7 Coloradans. Many […]

MarillacHealth Recognizes National Health Center Week 2024

Guest Op-Ed | The Daily Sentinel August 4, 2024 – Communities across the country will recognize National Health Center Week, August 4–10. Throughout the United States, health centers provide integrated preventive and primary care services to nearly 32 million people. MarillacHealth is one of 20 Health Centers serving 1 in every 7 Coloradans. Many are […]

Groundbreaking for New Health Center

Grand Junction—MarillacHealth, the Community Health Center that serves Mesa & Montrose Counties, is holding a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 9am at the new health center site. Marillac will be building a new health center north of the Mesa County Workforce Center, 512 29.5 Road. Marillac purchased the 4.5-acre parcel from Mesa […]

MarillacHealth Pleased that School Based Health Center is Moving Forward

Grand Junction — After a request for proposals was executed by School District 51, officials of MarillacHealth learned last night that District 51 selected Marillac as the future provider of a School Based Health Center to be located within the new Grand Junction High School. The new high school is slated to welcome GJHS students […]

Guard yourself against the silent killer – high blood pressure

Reprinted from The Daily Sentinel, Page A08 Tuesday, 9 May 2023  By Suzanne Metcalf, RN At MarillacHealth, we are privileged to partner with patients as they set goals for improved health. When you care for 10,000 patients or more each year, the improved health of your patient population calls for recognition and celebration. We’ll save that […]

MarillacHealth disappointed school-based health center lacked Board of Education support

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Grand Junction— Officials of MarillacHealth learned last night that the District 51 Board of Education failed to support a School Based Health Center being included within the new Grand Junction High School. The School Board rejected the School Based Health Center with a vote of 3-2. Planning for […]

2020 Election Resource Information

The 2020 election is coming up on November 3. MarillacHealth is committed to ensuring our community’s needs are heard. Ensure you are registered and encourage your friends and families to do the same. Las elecciones de 2020 se acercan para el 3 de noviembre. MarillacHealth se compromete a garantizar que se escuchen las necesidades de […]

MarillacHealth & School District 51 Open School-Based Health Center with a Ribbon Cutting

Grand Junction, CO – Friday, August 7, 2020 at 1:00 pm will be the ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the first School-Based Health Center (SBHC) in Mesa County.  The new School Based Health Center, named the Warrior Wellness Center, will be located at Central High School (CHS) and expects to open when school […]

Colorado State Representative Visits MarillacHealth

MarillacHealth appreciated a visit from Rep Matt Soper, Colorado House District 54, on November 7 to learn more about MarillacHealth and the people we serve. Pictured:  Dr. Crystal Owens, CMO, Rep. Soper, & Kay Ramachandran, CEO

MarillacHealth Receives the 2019 Shirley Hass Schuett Quality Award

October 16, 2019  |  Women’s Wellness Connection (WWC) has awarded the first Shirley Hass Schuett Quality Awards for the Cancer Prevention and Early Detection (CPED) Program. The Shirley Hass Schuett Quality Award is presented annually to the CPED-WWC health navigation and clinical services organizations that provided the highest quality care to women demonstrated by meeting […]

MarillacHealth Dental Receives Award for Leadership Excellence and Program Operations

October 16, 2019 CONTACT: Kristy Schmidt Community Relations & Development Director 970-298-2877 kristy.schmidt@sclhealth.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MarillacHealth Dental Receives Award for Leadership Excellence and Program Operations Dr. Judd Chamberlain, Associate Dental Director and Diana Flinn, Dental Operations Manager (shown in photo) accepted an award from DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement. DentaQuest recognized MarillacHealth as […]

KKCO: High demand creates dental delays

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO/KJCT)– Dentists are feeling the pressure, to keep up with demand before being drilled down. Dental offices in the Grand Valley say they’ve noticed an increase in new customers lately and trying to find an appointment time may take longer than you think. Dental offices say wait time can take anywhere from […]

Press Release: Marillac Earns National Recognition for Patient-Centered Care

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: October 12, 2017 Kristy Schmidt, 970-298-2877 or cell 970-250-8834 Community Relations & Development Director   MARILLAC HEALTH EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR PATIENT-CENTERED CARE   NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home™ standards emphasize enhanced care through patient-clinician partnership   Grand Junction—The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) announced Monday, October 9, 2017, […]

Marillac Promo 2017

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We’ve changed our name!

In the 29 years since our founding, a lot has changed in health care and at the clinic. So we’ve changed our name to better reflect our commitment to a healthier you.

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