Non-Profit in the Spotlight

Dr. Kim Levin is constantly thinking about epidemics and how the Roaring Fork Valley would respond. Dr. Levin serves on the board of Community Health Services. The organization provides clinical care, such as immunizations and women's health programs, and works closely with the City of Aspen and Pitkin County to have plans in place for outbreaks and communicable diseases in the valley. Dr. Levin discusses these plans and possible threats to the health of the Roaring Fork Valley. 

Ginny Dyche is on the board of directors for Community Health Services. She has a long history working in health care, and is passionate about the work and care Community Health Services provides. Dyche discusses the future of care and how the organization is working to bring affordable, preventable health to the Roaring Fork Valley. 

Learn more about Community Health Services at www.aspencommunityhealth.org. 

Community Health Services spends a lot of time thinking about us - you... me... and everyone else in the Roaring Fork Valley. Executive Director Liz Stark explains the organization's large-scale programs that cover the entire valley. Jordana Sabella, the Public Health Planner for Community Health Services, works closely with the City of Aspen, Senior Health Services, and Pitkin County to identify key health issues unique to the valley including access to care, a growing senior population, mental health and substance abuse, and radon awareness. 

Liz Stark, the executive director of Community Health Services, shares the organization's mission, programs, and what makes it unique to the Roaring Fork Valley. The organization provides direct care to anyone who walks through the door (insured or uninsured), including vaccinations, pre-natal care, and common tests. But the group has also taken on the challenge of assisting the newly insured under the Affordable Care Act, and helping individuals get the most out of their coverage.

The Chris Klug Foundation sends a team to the Leadville 100 every year  - a grueling 100-mile test of stamina and strength either on foot or by bike. Ester Blom-Geiser is a board member of the foundation and was a member of the 2014 team. Blom-Geiser and Beth Slater, the foundation's Executive Director, talk about the  multitude of awareness and fundraising events, and outreach programs in schools nationwide. 

Learn more about the Chris Klug Foundation and organ donation at www.ChrisKlugFoundation.org. 

In 2002, Robbie Wade passed away from a skateboard accident. He was 19 years old and was an organ donor. His accident profoundly affected his family and the Aspen community. Robbie's father, Bob Wade, speaks about Robbie's decision and the impact his story has had on the community and organ donation awareness. Beth Slater, the Executive Director of the Chris Klug Foundation also contributes.

Learn more about organ donation and the Chris Klug Foundation at www.chrisklugfoundation.org.  

Chris Klug, Olympic bronze medalist, liver transplant recipient, and the founder of the Chris Klug Foundation, shares his story and discusses organ donation today.

Learn more about the Chris Klug Foundation, organ donation, and how you can get involved at www.ChrisKlugFoundation.org

  The Aspen-based Chris Klug Foundation is a small organization with a big impact. With two full-time staffers, the foundation reaches thousands of people every year through national events. Aspenite, Olympic bronze medalist, and liver transplant recipient, Chris Klug, is the founder of the foundation.

Klug shares the mission of foundation and how they raise awareness about organ donation. Executive Director, Beth Slater, also joins. 

Deb Rice, Executive Director of ACCESS, and Mindi Cabe, Program Director of ACCESS, share their hopes for the future and invite qualified locals to get involved. ACCESS after-school programs hire teachers and qualified instructors to teach a range of classes from art and yoga to radio broadcasting and cooking. 

To learn more about ACCESS programs and how you can get involved, visit www.accessrf.org

Jeremy Voss, the Principal of Basalt Middle School, speaks about the importance of scheduled after-school programs for Middle School students and how ACCESS Roaring Fork has given his students new opportunities outside of sports and other school-related activities. Beth Wysong is a former teacher and ACCESS liaison. She says the connection ACCESS is making between the community and students is crucial for maintaining healthy communities. 

Learn more about ACCESS Roaring Fork at www.accessrf.org.