Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Partner for Trusted Community Healthcare
Grand River Health has been dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of Western Garfield County since 1961. Founded as the Grand River Hospital District, our organization was established to provide accessible, high-quality medical care to the community. Over the decades, we have expanded our facilities and services to meet the evolving needs of our patients, growing from a single hospital to a comprehensive healthcare network that includes clinics, a long-term care center, and a three-story medical office building. Our mission remains unwavering: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve by delivering clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and financial stewardship.As a Level IV Trauma Center, we offer advanced emergency services while maintaining a commitment to transparency, affordability, and community engagement. Today, our team of over 50 physicians and 800 dedicated staff members continues to prioritize patient satisfaction, innovative medical practices, and ethical healthcare delivery. We are governed by an elected Board of Directors who ensure our strategic vision aligns with community needs, and we remain deeply invested in providing charity care and sliding-scale services to support those in financial hardship.
Services
Family Care
Orthopedics
Podiatry
After Hours Care
Emergency Services
Primary Care
Sports Exams
Wellness Visits
Long-term Care
Patient Portal
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience serving Western Garfield County healthcare needs.
- Our team includes more than 50 physicians and 800 dedicated medical professionals.
- We maintain a Level IV Trauma Center for advanced emergency stabilization capabilities.
- Our strategic community-focused approach ensures care tailored to local population needs.
- We provide charity and sliding-scale care for individuals facing financial hardship.
Associations and certifications
- Level IV Trauma Center
What people say
Top tier employees
Beyond what they had to
Helping me recover
Extremely beneficial
Kind and compassionate
Services
Emergency Services
As a Level IV Trauma Center, we provide immediate stabilization, diagnostic capabilities, and trauma care before transferring critically injured patients to higher-level facilities. Our emergency department offers 24-hour access for life-threatening conditions and acute medical emergencies. Our team follows standardized protocols to ensure rapid assessment and treatment for conditions like cardiac events, severe trauma, and respiratory distress.
Family Care
We deliver comprehensive preventive and routine healthcare services for patients of all ages through personalized treatment plans. Our family care providers manage chronic conditions, administer vaccinations, and conduct wellness exams while maintaining continuity of care across generations. This service emphasizes patient education, early disease detection, and coordinated referrals to specialists within our medical network.
Orthopedics
Our orthopedic specialists diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions including fractures, joint disorders, and sports injuries through surgical and non-surgical approaches. We offer diagnostic imaging, physical therapy referrals, and post-operative rehabilitation programs tailored to individual recovery needs. The service focuses on restoring mobility, reducing chronic pain, and improving quality of life for patients with bone and joint conditions.
After Hours Care
This service treats non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries outside regular business hours, including sprains, minor burns, and infections. We operate on a first-come basis with no appointment requirements, offering affordable alternatives to emergency room visits for conditions not needing hospitalization. Patients receive follow-up instructions and referrals to primary care providers when necessary.
Podiatry
Specialized care for foot and ankle conditions includes diagnosis, surgical treatment, and preventive management of disorders affecting lower extremities. Our podiatrist uses advanced diagnostic tools and treatment modalities to address sports injuries, diabetic foot complications, and structural abnormalities. The service emphasizes mobility preservation, pain relief, and patient education about foot health maintenance.
People
Jim Coombs
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Coombs oversees Grand River Health's operations, ensuring strategic alignment with board directives while managing facilities and employees across the hospital district. With extensive healthcare administration experience, he maintains focus on delivering quality community healthcare through operational excellence and resource optimization.
Dr. Jill Peotter
Podiatrist
Dr. Jill Peotter specializes in foot and ankle care, providing diagnosis, surgical treatment, and preventive management for lower extremity conditions at Grand River Health clinics. She divides her practice between Rifle and Battlement Mesa locations, offering specialized care for patients with various podiatric needs including sports injuries and diabetic foot complications.
Justin Kowalski
Physician Assistant
Justin Kowalski provides compassionate clinical care with experience in nursing and emergency medicine, bringing expertise from hospice care and hospital settings to Grand River Health. Originally from Ohio, he transitioned to Colorado for its outdoor recreation opportunities while maintaining focus on patient-centered treatment approaches.
Sarah Davis
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Sarah Davis offers comprehensive family healthcare with specialized experience in emergency medicine, telemetry, and long-term care across mountain communities in Colorado. Her background includes working in high-volume trauma centers, allowing her to contribute diverse clinical perspectives while prioritizing personalized patient interactions in smaller hospital settings.
Tami Griffith
Family Nurse Practitioner
Tami Griffith provides continuous primary care to patients in Battlement Mesa, combining nine years of Grand River Health experience with specialized training in respiratory medicine and family healthcare practices. She emphasizes building long-term relationships with patients while maintaining focus on holistic treatment approaches and community health education.
Questions
What emergency services does Grand River Health offer?
We operate a Level IV Trauma Center providing immediate stabilization, diagnostic capabilities, and trauma care before transferring critically injured patients to higher-level facilities.
Do you accept insurance for outpatient services?
Grand River Health accepts insurance from all plans we participate in for outpatient services including clinic visits and diagnostic testing.
How can I schedule a sports physical examination?
Free sports physicals are available during scheduled weekend clinics in Rifle and Battlement Mesa without appointments, requiring only completed documentation forms.
What areas does Grand River Health serve?
We serve residents across Western Garfield County including Rifle, Battlement Mesa, and surrounding mountain communities through our hospital and clinic network.
Can I access medical records online?
Patients can securely access health records, appointment schedules, and test results through our online patient portal system.
Are after-hours urgent care services available?
After Hours Care treats non-life-threatening conditions weekdays from 5 PM to 9 PM and weekends 10 AM to 6 PM without appointments.
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