MRH Fall Clinics Photo Contest Deadline November 14

MONTROSE, CO – The Fall Clinics Committee of the Medical Staff of Montrose Regional Health is sponsoring the Fall Clinics Photo Contest. The committee is looking for a fall scene of Western Colorado to be used for the hospital’s annual Fall Clinics events taking place in 2023 and 2024. The photo will be used on advertisements and event materials.

The winning photographer will receive a $100 cash award. The contest deadline is Monday, November 14. Entries must be submitted to [email protected]. Your entry must include your name, address and a telephone number. All participants will be acknowledged.

The annual Fall Clinics event is an educational conference aimed at medical professionals to improve education on topics timely and relevant to the community. The Fall Clinics event strives to improve physician competence and performance, patient outcomes, and personal and population health in the community.

Photographs will be judged by the Fall Clinics committee. For further information, call (970) 240-7394.

The “Physician of the Year” is chosen based on the on-going contribution to quality medical care, medical staff and hospital activities, community service activities and years of service. Dr. Mary Vader highlighted the many accomplishments of this year’s recipient, Dr. Bryce Lokey, Internal Medicine specialist. Dr. Lokey is a Montrose native who followed in his father’s footsteps, pursuing a career in Medicine. Dr. Lokey is in a group practice at Cedar Point Health and is the Hospital’s Chief Medical Information Officer and Chair of the hospital’s Physician Technology Advisory Committee helping to lead the hospital in advancing their electronic medical information systems. Dr. Lokey also works with hospital caregivers to train new practitioners as they begin practice at Montrose Regional Health. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys climbing, skiing, rafting, and spending time with his family, wife Sara and daughter Gracie.

Montrose Regional Health is a 501(c)3 nonprofit healthcare system serving Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison, Delta, Hinsdale and San Juan counties. The hospital is licensed for 75-beds and offers an extensive range of inpatient & outpatient health care services, including cardiology, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, laboratory, medical imaging/radiology, Mountain View Therapy, Level III Trauma Center, Acute Rehabilitation Unit, advanced respiratory & pulmonary services, and the family birthing center. The health system has a reputation for acquiring the latest technologies in healthcare, from robotic assisted surgical services to UVC-disinfection technology. Montrose Regional Health is the second-largest employer in Montrose County, with more than 700 employees and 100 providers who represent 23 medical specialties. With a tagline that reads Caring for you like family, the health system is known for its warm patient care.

Pictured above is the winning photo for 2021 and 2022.