Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center

06/11/2026

Did you know AVRMC offers a wide range of Respiratory Care and Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Services right here close to home?

From pulmonary function testing and outpatient EKGs to cardiac monitoring, outpatient EEGs, sleep studies, and outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation, our team is proud to provide important diagnostic and support services for patients across the Arkansas Valley.

If you are interested in any of these services, please speak with your primary care provider about obtaining a referral.

For more information, please contact Ron Cothran, MBA-HM, RRT, CPFT, Director, at 719-468-1358 or [email protected].

Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center | High-Quality Care, Close to Home

06/10/2026

Men are often less likely to talk openly about their health or seek medical care early. Men’s Health Month encourages conversations about physical and mental health, preventive screenings, and healthy lifestyle habits.

Checking in with a friend, spouse, father, or brother could make a difference.

Learn more: https://menshealthmonth.org/

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06/08/2026

We’re hiring at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center! 💙

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference, we invite you to explore our current career opportunities at AVRMC.

Join a team committed to caring for patients and families across the Arkansas Valley.

View open positions and apply online at www.avrmc.org/careers.

Arkansas Regional Medical Center | High-Quality Care. Close to Home.

06/08/2026

✨Senior Sunday Spotlight✨

June is PTSD Awareness Month. Many older adults are living with the lasting effects of trauma, often quietly. With the right support, healing is possible at any age.

AVRMC's Senior Life Solutions offers compassionate, outpatient group therapy designed to help older adults feel understood, supported, and connected. If you or someone you love needs support, we are here to help.

📞 Call 719-383-6042 to learn more.

06/04/2026

We think these look pretty sweet!! What do you think?!

👀🚴‍♀️ Get ready... this year’s Tour de Santa Fe Trail commemorative jersey is here, and we think it’s going to turn some heads!

Featuring bold desert-inspired colors, scenic artwork, and event branding on both the front and back, this year’s jersey is a fun way to remember the ride and show your support for local healthcare. The jersey is $60, and the 2nd Annual Tour de Santa Fe Trail Bike Ride will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, with the ride starting at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta, Colorado.

Whether you’re riding, cheering, or collecting, this is a piece you won’t want to miss. To register for the ride or purchase a jersey, visit:
https://givebutter.com/2nd-annual-tour-de-santa-fe-trail-bike-ride-zoj6m3

Arkansas Valley Health Foundation | Investing in Health. Strengthening Community.

06/04/2026

Stop in and see Zaira today to talk about health insurance coverage!!!

Enter through the Clinical Annex doors off Carson Ave!!

Happening now! Connect for Health Colorado is on site at AVRMC to visit with community members about available health insurance options.

Zaira will be here until 3:00 PM today, so stop by if you would like more information or have questions.

Please enter through the Clinical Annex entrance on Carson at 1100 Carson Avenue, La Junta, CO.

Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center | High-Quality Care, Close to Home

06/04/2026

✨Provider Spotlight✨

Say hello to Valerie Carnes, AGNP-C, a Family Practice provider at the AVRMC Rural Health Clinic in La Junta. Valerie cares for patients and families with a warm, attentive approach and is dedicated to helping people feel comfortable, supported, and heard. She practices at 1100 Carson Avenue, Suite 100, and can be reached at 719-383-5960.

We are proud to have Valerie serving patients and families throughout the Arkansas Valley. 💙

Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center | High-Quality Care, Close to Home

06/02/2026

Celebrating over 335 years of service to Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center!

06/02/2026

During Hospital Week last month, we were proud to recognize members of the AVRMC team for their years of dedicated service.

💙 Together, these honorees represent an incredible 335 years of service to Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center and the community we serve.

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Service Award recipients:

5 Years of Service
Leticia E.
Quela J.
Angelica M.
Isabell P.
Judith P.
Katie P.
Corey R.
Judy T.

10 Years of Service
Ted F.
Whitney G.
Erica H.
Kelsey H.
Cindy J.
Javier L.
Johana V.

15 Years of Service
Brent C.
Rosa G.
Travis M.
Jessica O.
Dwane P.

20 Years of Service
Linda H.
Donna J.
Christine S.

25 Years of Service
Jennifer J.

30 Years of Service
Cynthia L.

35 Years of Service
Theodore M.

Thank you all for your commitment, compassion, and dedication to caring for our community. We are grateful for the difference each of you makes at AVRMC every day.

Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center | High-Quality Care, Close to Home

06/01/2026

Give the gift of life at the upcoming La Junta Community Blood Drive at AVRMC! ❤️

Join us on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the Medical Education Center, 1100 Carson Avenue, La Junta, CO 81050. To schedule your donation, visit donors.vitalant.org and enter Blood Drive Code: 0152.

As an added thank you, Vitalant is offering a $15 gift card to all blood donors during the month of June.

Your donation can make a life-saving difference for someone in need. We hope to see you there!

Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center | High-Quality Care, Close to Home