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Aspen Valley Health
Award-Winning Care When You Need It Most

Emergency Department

In case of an emergency, please call 911.

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The Sophistication of a Major Medical Center in the Heart of a Friendly Mountain Town

As a designated Level III Trauma Center, Aspen Valley Health stands ready to help in case of an emergency. Our board-certified ER physicians are available 24/7, and their expertise along with a full scope of diagnostic capabilities ensure the best care when it is needed most.

Aspen Valley Health’s sophisticated suite of diagnostic imaging technology, including a digital network that allows immediate access to 40 off-site radiology specialists in Denver, is complemented by our around-the-clock, state-of-the-art laboratory that provides a broad scope of lab services that allow for rapid diagnosis, so effective treatment may begin as soon as possible.

There are 16 patient beds in the department, including five private exam rooms equipped with negative pressure technology to contain airborne infectious diseases, two critical care rooms and a large trauma room. A full-time hospitalist, board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics, supports emergency physicians and other specialists with consultations and admissions.

Admission is done bedside at a time when medical attention and patient comfort is the first priority.

We are Prepared

A hospital-based ambulance service provides leading-edge pre-hospital care, and registered nursing staff have advanced training in trauma care. In the event transfer to another facility is required, an FAA-approved helipad is on the hospital campus.

Recognition

Guardian of Excellence Award

Aspen Valley Health is proud to be one of five hospitals in Colorado, and the only hospital in the Roaring Fork Valley, to have received this prestigious award.

This award honors hospitals that have reached the 95th percentile for patient experience based on one year of data.

Level III Trauma Center

Keeping Critical Care Close to Home

Aspen Valley Hospital was one of the first hospitals in Colorado to receive this designation in 1997. Since then, we have added expanded services such as 24/7 orthopedic coverage and our Traumatic Brain Injury Program.

Inside the Emergency Department

Our Facility

Fellowship-trained ER Physicians and Trauma Specialist PAs and RNs Operate in a State-of-the-Art Trauma-Focused Facility to Meet Our Community’s Needs

  • 16 emergency room beds
  • Large trauma room equipped with negative pressure technology to contain airborne infectious disease patients
  • 2 critical care rooms
  • 5 private rooms equipped with negative pressure technology
  • A full-time hospitalist, board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics
  • A team of registered nurses with advanced training in trauma care
Our Technology

Leading Edge Technology for Rapid Response

GE Ultrasound FAST EXAM (Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma) to identify free intraperitoneal or pericardial fluid in blunt trauma patients, and to detect fluids in and around the heart or abdominal organs after trauma.

EKG machines for fast interpretation of patients presenting with chest pain or related presentations warranting an EKG.

ABL-90 blood gas analyzer which can produce rapid point-of-care labs for critical patients.

Meet Our Emergency Team

Board-certified physicians and experienced physician assistants providing 24/7 emergency care.

Physicians

Physician Assistants

What Our Patients Are Saying

4.9

730 Reviews | 472 Comments

  • Google
    April 8, 2026

    The care provided due to an emergency I had was top tier. The nursing staff lead by Brooke RN was beyond accommodating.

  • Google
    April 7, 2026

    All handled well

  • Google
    April 5, 2026

    The staff genuinely cares and listens 💛

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  • Google
    April 4, 2026

    Staff and facility both are excellent in every way!

  • Google
    April 2, 2026

    Entire staff was great

  • Google
    March 31, 2026

    The provided quick and compassionate care for my son.

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