Delta Health

On this edition of Local Motion, KVNF's Lisa Young explores the rise of violence in the rural healthcare setting. Our special guests from Delta Health are Jacque Davis, Marketing and Communication Director and Melissa Palmer, Executive Director of Nursing.

Colorado House Bill 24-1066, introduced earlier this legislative session, addresses many issues related to an increase in assaults against healthcare workers across the state. Rural hospitals like Delta Health are finding ways to address the alarming issue now.

Delta Health was recently awarded a $650,000 Rural Provider Grant for healthcare system upgrades at the rural hospital located in Delta.

KVNF's Lisa Young interviews interim CEO Julie Huffman and interim CFO Kelly Johnston on Delta Health's recent financial crisis, brought on in part by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Multiple emergency management agencies and fire departments descended on Redlands Mesa near Hotchkiss for a Wildland fire training exercise on Saturday. KVNF’s Lisa Young reports the details.

Delta Health is warning residents and patients of a new telephone scam circulating the area. The hospital press release notes that the calls, also called spoofing, indicate on caller ID that Delta Health is calling. East Middle School in Grand Junction will close its doors for good once this semester ends, reports the Daily Sentinel. Due to the threat of fentanyl poisoning throughout the state, harm reduction groups are making the medication Naloxone hydrochloride more accessible. For Rocky Mountain Community Radio, K-D-N-K’s Hattison Rensberry asks Maggie Seldeen who runs the Roaring Fork-based non-profit High Rockies Harm Reduction about some common misconceptions about Naloxone, also known by its brand name Narcan.

Kate Redmond speaks with Arjun Bacigalupi, a salutatorian who gave a rousing speech at the North Fork High School graduation. Plus, Laura Palmisano reports a film festival highlighting perspectives on disability is coming to Lake City this Sunday.

Kate Redmond interviews Cherokee artist SD Youngwolf. He is traveling from Taos, New Mexico next week to begin an artist residency in Hotchkiss. Plus, we hear clips from last night’s Local Motion, on ballot measure 6A to create a sales tax increase of less than one cent per dollar for the next 8 years to help fund Delta Health. Business owner Jere Lowe recommends voting no. Philanthropist Sarah Bishop recommends voting yes.

Kate Redmond interviews Cherokee artist SD Youngwolf. He is traveling from Taos, New Mexico next week to begin an artist residency in Hotchkiss. Plus, we hear clips from last night’s Local Motion, on ballot measure 6A to create a sales tax increase of less than one cent per dollar for the next 8 years to help fund Delta Health. Business owner Jere Lowe recommends voting no. Philanthropist Sarah Bishop recommends voting yes.

Delta County voters have important decisions to make between now and May 3, including on ballot measure 6A. It would create a sales tax increase of less than one cent per dollar for the next 8 years to help fund Delta Health. Sarah Bishop speaks in favor. Jere Lowe speaks in opposition.