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n WESTERN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES JOINS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PRIMARY CARE NETWORK
Another primary health care practice has joined Community Hospital in Grand Junction, a move expected to benefit both the practice and hospital. “We feel both organizations will be strengthened through this new partnership,” said Dr. Mark Twardowski, an internal medicine physician at Western Medical Associates. “The alliance will allow for even Mark Twardowski more seamless and comprehensive health care for our community.” Chris Thomas, president and chief executive officer of Community Hospital, agreed. “We have grown tremendously over the past decade, and this will undoubtedly help further enhance Community Hospital’s primary care network to better serve patients in our community.” The physicians and staff of Western Medical Associates join a Community Hospital Chris Thomas network that includes six other practices across the Grand Valley. The practice offers a range of services for children, adults and seniors. For more information, call 241-7600 or visit the website at www.westmed.org. n ATOMIC WORKERS HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AWARDS COLORADO CONGRESSMAN A Grand Junction-based firm providing health care services to uranium and nuclear weapons production workers has honored a Colorado congressman. Nuclear Care Partners presented its inaugural Naitonal Congressional Award for Atomic Heroes to U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter for his support of former workers at the Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant near Denver. “Rep. Perlmutter has been a true champion Jenna Noem for former atomic workers, driving efforts on several fronts to preserve their benefits, protect their access to quality care and ensure that their needs are met through programs the way Congress intended,” said Jenna Noem, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nuclear Care Partners. Nuclear Care Partners provides in-home health services under federal laws providing benefits to those who’ve developed illnesses from exposure to radiation and chemicals. For more information, call (888) 525-5111 or visit www.NuclearCarePartners.com. n PINNACOL FOUNDATION AWARDS $350,0000 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS The Pinnacol Foundation awarded a total of nearly $350,000 in scholarships to 74 Colorado students for the 2021-2022 year. The foundation — established by Pinnacol Assurance, a workers’ compensation insurance provider — provides college scholarships to students whose parents were seriously injured or killed in work-related accidents. Since 2000, the foundation has awarded a total of nearly $6 million in scholarships to more than 650 Colorado students.
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Bank of Colorado has opened a new branch in Grand Junction at 2452 Patterson Road near Mesa Mall. “We look forward to continuing our growth in Grand Junction,” said Jeff Franklin, market president of Bank of Colorado. “This Jeff Franklin new location will provide greater convenience to our existing customers as well as help us gain new relationships in Grand Junction.” Shawn Osthoff, president Shawn Osthoff of Bank of Colorado, agreed. “Bank of Colorado is deeply rooted in Colorado history, and we’re fully invested in its future,” Osthoff said. “The new branch adds a third location in Grand Junction and, with it, more opportunity to serve the people and businesses tht traverse an ever-growing commuity.” The new branch opened Sept. 30 in remodeled quarters on the first floor of the four-story building. The branch is equipped with an automated teller machine that enables customers to connect with tellers beyond regular banking hours and also serves as another contactless opton. Bank of Colorado also operates branches at 2903 Patterson Road and 200 Grand Ave. in Grand Junction. Part of Pinnacle Bancorp, Bank of Colorado operates more than 50 community banks throughout Colorado and has more than $5 billion in combined assets. For additional information about Bank of Colorado, visit www.bankofcolorado.com.
n EIGHT MESA COUNTY HOMES ON PARADE IN ANNUAL EVENT SHOWCASING BUILDERS The Housing & Building Association of Western Colorado has scheduled its annual Parade of Homes to continue Oct. 15 to 17. The self-guided tour will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct 15 and 16 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17. Tickets sell for $15 and are available at Safeway locations in Grand Junction and online at www.gjparade.com. “We are excited to be back completely Kelly Maves in person this year with eight spectacular homes located between Grand Junction and Loma. The homes are exquisite with unique outdoor spaces and breathtaking views,” said Kelly Maves, a member of the HBA of Western Colorado board of directors. The parade will showcase the work of seven Mesa County builders — Alegria Homes, Alta Home Builders, Copper Creek Builders, Dahl Built Homes, J. Howell Custom Builder, Maves Construction and Senergy Builders. The homes range in price from $300,000 to more than $1 million and in size from 1,228 square feet to 3,676 square feet. With COVID-19 protocols in place, participants should bring face masks for use when required. Prior to touring homes, participants are encourage to download the Grand Junction Parade of Homes application from an app store on a mobile device. The app offers previews, builder information, a map and navigation assistance. “We’ve gotten rave reviews from the app,” Maves said. “All the information is at your fingertips, and it makes touring easy and convenient.” Participants touring homes will vote on people’s choice awards in three price categories and may join in a scavenger hunt sponsored by Alegria Homes to win a $500 gift certificate to downtown Grand Junction businesses. The HBA of Western Colorado is a professional organization promoting the home building industry. For more information, call 245-0253. n MESA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 51 SCHEDULES CAREER FAIR FOR OCT. 16 Mesa County School District 51 has scheduled a career fair for Oct. 16. The fair is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 16 at R-5 High School at 455 N. 22nd St. in Grand Junction. The event will offer information about job openings in teaching as well as custodial work, nursing, nutrition services and security. Student Transportation of America will offer information about openings for school bus drivers. Participants should come prepared for job interviews and bring resumes, letters of interest and other materials to complete job applications. For more information, including job postings, visit the website at https://d51schools.org. F
