The Vail Health Shaw Cancer Center

09/08/2026

Join us in extending a warm WELCOME to Dr. Benjamin Hopkins! Dr. Hopkins joined us at Shaw Cancer Center in August as a radiation oncologist, and we're excited to have him on our team. Find out more about Dr. Hopkins here: https://www.shawcancercenter.org/find-a.../benjamin-hopkins/ | Call to schedule an appointment or to refer a patient: (970) 569-7429.

07/01/2026

What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Cancer: Shaw Cancer Center Drs. Stephanie Miller and Kelly D’Amico break down when to start screening, why breast density matters, and how treatment has evolved. From prevention tips to personalized care and support resources, find out more about how to take control of breast health early, reduce long-term risks and improve overall well-being here: https://ow.ly/pbSq50Zjkcz

06/30/2026

We love to celebrate exceptional care! Have you experienced standout service at Shaw Cancer Center? We welcome you to share your story by nominating staff across service lines and areas for the Elevate Award. Find out how here: https://www.vailhealth.org/patients-and-visitors/elevate-award/

Join us in celebrating those who make a meaningful difference in healthcare in our community! We invite you to nominate outstanding individuals by the end of the day tomorrow, June 30, for this quarter's ELEVATE AWARD, a staff recognition program across the Vail Health system—from admissions to the lab, to our surgery centers, Howard Head Sports Medicine, The Vail Health Shaw Cancer Center, Colorado Mountain Medical, Eagle Valley Behavioral Health and more. Got someone in mind? Nominate here: https://www.vailhealth.org/patients-and-visitors/elevate-award/. | Congratulations to Dr. Monica Grafals, from Colorado Mountain Medical, the first Elevate Award winner for 2026. Read her story here: https://www.vailhealth.org/news/grafals-honored-as-recipient-of-vail-health-elevate-award/

06/25/2026

How to make the most of TELEHEALTH appointments? In this article from Spoke + Blossom that includes insights from Vail Health providers, you'll find simple ways to create privacy, stay organized, and feel confident, comfortable, and ready to make the most of your appointment: https://www.spokeandblossom.com/stories/2026/6/14/how-to-make-the-most-of-telehealth-preparing-for-a-better-virtual-visit

Your telehealth appointment starts before you log on. Whether you’re meeting with a primary care provider, specialist or mental health professional, a little preparation can help you get the most out of your virtual visit. From finding a private, distraction-free space to keeping notes about symptoms, questions and medications nearby, small steps can make a big difference.

05/14/2026

Is there someone special who has made a difference in your health care experience at Shaw Cancer Center? National Hospital Week (May 10-16) is a great time to say THANKS and to celebrate our staff. We invite you to nominate outstanding employees for the Elevate Award at any time—and especially during this week. Find out more & get your nominations in at VailHealth.org/ElevateAward.

Celebrate National Hospital Week by nominating an outstanding Vail Health employee for the Elevate Award! Has someone made a meaningful difference in your health care experience at any facility across any area? We'd love to hear where you've experienced excellence—from admissions to the lab, to our surgery centers, Howard Head Sports Medicine, The Vail Health Shaw Cancer Center, Colorado Mountain Medical, Eagle Valley Behavioral Health and beyond! Get details & make award nominations here: VailHealth.org/ElevateAward. During National Hospital Week (May 10–16), we’re celebrating the hard work and dedication our staff bring to our patients and community every single day. Thank you!

05/08/2026

Take a lunch break on Tuesday next week, May 12, 12:00-1:00 PM, and help shape the future of health care in our community! Vail Health is hosting an online focus group, so join on in & let your voice be heard! RSVP today at VailHealth.org/FocusGroup
Tuesday, May 12 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Virtual Teams Meeting

Take a lunch break on Tuesday and help shape the future of health care in our community! Make plans to join Vail Health in a virtual session on Tuesday, May 12, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, to help us address key community health needs. We invite the Eagle Valley community to review key findings from our 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and help guide priorities moving forward. Your experiences and feedback are essential as we plan for a healthier community. Learn more and RSVP at VailHealth.org/FocusGroup
Tuesday, May 12 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Virtual Teams Meeting

05/05/2026

THANK YOU to all who volunteered with the Eagle River Coalition Highway Cleanup this past weekend and to the Vail Health Sustainability Team crew that cleaned up the 2-mile section of highway closest to Shaw Cancer Center. You guys rock!! ;)

03/24/2026

In "Knowledge is Power: One Woman's Proactive Breast Health Journey," find out more about proactive steps, screenings, and lifestyle choices that can help you protect your breast health. You'll also get the story of one local woman with a family history of cancer who chose a proactive path, undergoing a preventive double mastectomy at 42:
https://ow.ly/XqIA50YygAS

02/25/2026

Check it out! Shaw Cancer Center's Shaw at Home program is highlighted in the latest Oncology Issues, the journal of the Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC). Read the article by Shaw authors and experts, Dr. Patricia Hardenbergh and Erin Perejda, LCSW, to find out more about how Shaw at Home, our oncology-specific home- and community-based palliative care program, is redefining what continuity of care can look like in mountain communities: https://ow.ly/qTCg50YlH9P

02/19/2026

RELAX & RECHARGE this weekend with at Slow Flow Yoga & Sound Bath at Vitality in Eagle on SATURDAY, Feb. 21, 4:00 PM—a FREE Healthspan event open to all in our community. Learn more and RSVP at VailHealthspan.com/Community. | All Healthspan events are designed to help you train smarter, move better, connect with others, and support your long-term health.

Our FREE Healthspan events are for the whole community, so join on in! Next up: Slow Flow Yoga & Sound Bath at Vitality Eagle THIS SATURDAY, Feb. 21, 4:00 PM. Learn more and RSVP at VailHealthspan.com/Community. | All Healthspan events are designed to help you train smarter, move better, connect with others, and support your long-term health.