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Mountain Recreation
The goal of Mountain Recreation is not simply to get back to normal, the goal is to be better. (Special to the Daily)
This past year may be remembered as the year of COVID-19, but I prefer to see it as the year our community came together like never before to push our valley forward. And I am proud to say that Mountain Recreation, and its staff, played an instrumental role as a community health leader.
We will continue to operate our facilities and programs to fulfill our mission. We will keep our eyes on the horizon that awaits us as we seek to convert recreation centers into community centers. And, of course, there will be some things we simply cannot forecast. Together, we will continue to take risks, generate amazing ideas, listen to each other, make mistakes, connect with each other and the community, and move forward… with collective purpose.
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Vail Health on Monday will open a drive-through COVID-19 testing site in Gypsum. Located at 410 McGregor Drive, patients will be able to receive testing without seeing a provider.
The drive-through testing site will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. 4 p.m. by appointment only. It will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
To book an appointment, go to VailHealth.org/COVIDScheduling
. Patients with appointments will stay in their vehicles and pull up to the west side of the building at the time of their scheduled appointment.
COVID-19 test results will be available through the Colorado Mountain Medical Patient Portal within 24 to 72 hours of receiving the test for those over 18 years old. If a person younger than 18 is tested, that patient’s guardian(s) can expect a phone call. Complete instructions on how to enroll and access the patient portal will be provided at the time of testing.