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TOGETHER WE CAN OVERCOME COVID

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COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Family Health West does not currently have any open COVID-19 vaccine clinics. For information on public clinics, please check with Mesa County Public Health

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All Services

Anytime you need help, you may contact us and our receptionist will make an appointment for you.

Primary Care

Experienced and devoted doctors are ready to help you with your problems.

Emergency Care

We are always ready to help you at the time you need help! Our emergency team is here for you!

Answers To Our MostFrequently Asked Questions

Family Health West is a regional health care provider and Critical Access Hospital. We’re comprised of a 25-bed hospital, Emergency Room, and network of specialty clinics.

FHW was born from a vision to provide quality, locally-based health care to a rural community. Our roots go deep. The people who called the Grand Valley home built us from the ground up. Family Health West is by our people, for our people, for the future. Every day, we strive to create care that feels like home.

Our facilities are open and Family Health West is taking every precaution to help keep our patients safe from COVID-19. We are constantly monitoring CDC guidelines and updating our visitor restrictions to keep you safe. Read our current visitor policy before visiting.

Family Health West combines a critical access hospital and emergency room with several specialty clinics.

Our 25-bed hospital provides personal one-on-one care, with one of the highest nurse-to-patient ratios in Colorado, along with a Level IV Emergency Room. 

Specialty clinics include:

  • Primary Care
  • Orthopedics
  • Podiatry 
  • Wound Healing
  • Arthritis Center
  • Pain Management Services

Don’t be discouraged that Family Health West is all the way out in Fruita.  We’re only a 15-minute drive outside of Grand Junction. 

Family Health West does not currently have any COVID-19 vaccination clinics. You can check with Mesa County Public Health for current open vaccine clinics in the area.

Patient Resources

Questions? Quickly find what you’re looking for. Manage your medical records and appointments quickly through your patient portal, view billing information, or learn about financial resources.

Visitor Resources

Visiting the hospital can be a stressful experience. Make things a little easier by planning ahead. View lodging and dining options around Family Health West, get directions, or learn about translation services.

FIND A PROVIDER

Dr. Richard Ackerson

Richard M. Ackerson, MD

Orthopedics
970-858-2705
300 We Ottley Ave 2nd floor Fruita, CO
Dr. Joey Salganik

Joey Salganik, DO-UNTHSC

Rehabilitative Medicine
(970) 858-2585
300 W Ottley Ave
Douglas Goforth, DPM

Douglas Goforth, DPM

Podiatry
(970) 858-2530
401 Kokopelli Dr Unit 1 Fruita, Colorado, 81521
Troy Griffiths, DPM

Troy Griffiths, DPM

Podiatry, Wound Care
(970) 858-2530
401 Kokopelli Dr Unit 1 Fruita, Colorado, 81521
Anna Moore, DPM

Anna Moore, DPM

Podiatry
(970) 858-2530
551 Kokopelli Dr. Unit F Fruita, Colorado, 81521
Nikos Hollis, NP

Nikos Hollis, NP

Rehabilitative Medicine
(970) 858-2585
300 W Ottley Ave Fruita, Colorado, 81521
Dr. Ellen Price

Ellen Price, DO

Rehabilitative Medicine
(970) 858-2585
300 W Ottley Ave Fruita, Colorado, 81521
Peter T. Scheffel, MD

Peter T. Scheffel, MD

Orthopedics
(970) 858-2705
401 Kokopelli Dr. Unit 1 Fruita, Colorado, 81521
Michael Rooks, MD

Michael Rooks, MD

Orthopedics
(970) 858-2705
401 Kokopelli Dr. Unit 1 Fruita, Colorado, 81521
Christopher Copeland, MD

Christopher Copeland, MD

Orthopedics
(970) 858-2705
401 Kokopelli Drive Unit 1 Fruita, Colorado, 81521
Mitchell Burnbaum, MD

Mitchell Burnbaum, MD

Neurologist
(970) 243-9180
551 Kokopelli Dr. Suite G Fruita, Colorado, 81521
Vanessa McClellan, DO

Vanessa McClellan, DO

Family Practice Physician
(970) 858-9894
281 N Plum St Fruita, Colorado, 81521
Mynette Minyard, MD

Mynette Minyard, MD

Family Practice Physician
(970) 858-9894
281 N Plum St Fruita, Colorado, 81521
Megan Lykke, MD

Megan Lykke, MD

Family Practice Physician
(970) 858-9894
281 N Plum St Fruita, Colorado, 81521
Mackenzie Hartman, DO

Mackenzie Hartman, DO

Family Practice Physician
(970) 858-9894
281 N Plum Street Fruita, Colorado, 81521
Kurtis Holmes, DO

Kurtis Holmes, DO

Family Practice Physician
(970) 858-9894
281 N Plum St Fruita, Colorado, 81521
Kristy Puls, MD

Kristy Puls, MD

Family Practice Physician
(970) 858-9894
281 N Plum Street Fruita, Colorado, 81521
John Draminski, MD

John Draminski, MD

Family Practice Physician
(970) 858-9894
281 N Plum Street Fruita, Colorado, 81521
Jeanne Haberer, DO

Jeanne Haberer, DO

Family Practice Physician
(970) 858-9894
281 N Plum St Fruita, Colorado, 81521
Christopher Taggart, MD

Christopher Taggart, MD

Family Practice Physician
(970) 858-9894
281 N Plum St Fruita, Colorado, 81521

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