Blog Posts in September, 2016 Sports Icon Headlines Women's Health Day 26-Sep-2016 SALIDA, Colo. -Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to officially enter the Boston Marathon and a pioneer in women's sports, is the keynote speaker at Women's Health Day on Saturday, Oct. 8, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Salida SteamPlant. Participants are welcome to attend the entire day's events or only come for part of the day. Switzer's entry in the 1967 Boston Marathon-then ... Continue Reading HRRMC Foundation Awarded $200,000 DOLA Grant 9-Sep-2016 SALIDA, Colo. -Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Foundation has received a $200,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). The funds will be used to help purchase a new CT scanner with cardiac capabilities for the Salida hospital. "We are very grateful for DOLA's support and their partnership with us," said Kimla Robinson, HRRMC Foundation director. ... Continue Reading HRRMC's Cardiac Rehab Program Awarded Certification 6-Sep-2016 Salida, Colorado -Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program was recently awarded certification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The goal of cardiac rehab is to help heart patients recover faster, reduce the risk of future heart problems, and improve their quality of life by implementing healthy lifestyle ... Continue Reading HRRMC Wellness U Classes Begin Sept. 12 2-Sep-2016 Salida, Colorado -Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center's community wellness program, Wellness U, will continue to offer active classes for all ages this fall. New classes begin Sept. 12. A fitness class designed for people with Parkinson's disease will be held Mondays, Sept. 12-Oct. 17, from 12-1 p.m. This class is recommended for anyone diagnosed with Parkinson's who can move ... Continue Reading