October 16, 2024
[The Washington County Courthouse, Akron, CO.]
Boulder County, CO.
Boulder County Sheriff, Public Asked for Assistance in Identifying Stabbing Suspect
[The following is based on a press release.]
The suspect in this incident, Randy J. Wojno, D.O.B. 10/27/59, turned himself and was booked at the Boulder County Jail this morning on a $10,000 bond. He has been charged with First Degree Assault (class 3 felony), and Dogs Running At Large (petty offense).
Previous press release from Sept. 12, 2024:
A suspect has been identified, and all involved people are cooperating with law enforcement as the investigation continues. The identity of the suspect is not currently being released due the on-going nature of the investigation. We do not believe that there is a threat to the public at this time.
Previous press release from Sept. 11, 2024:
At 7:46 A.M. this morning, Sept. 11, 2024, the Boulder County Communications Center received a report of a stabbing which took place on Chapman Drive at the Tenderfoot Trail, an Open Space and Mountain Parks trail located west of the city of Boulder, near the 3400 block of Flagstaff Road.
The male victim was hiking when he was confronted by a male suspect. The victim had interacted with the suspect previously while utilizing the trail, as they both frequent the area. The suspect stabbed the victim with a knife, multiple times.
The suspect then fled up the Tenderfoot Trail to the Realization Point parking lot. Eight sheriff’s office deputies responded, in addition to city open space rangers, and after an extensive search of the area, they believe the suspect is no longer in the area.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall with grey hair, wearing shorts. The suspect is believed to be approximately 60 years old. The suspect also had a dog with him, which may be recognized by the public. The dog is described as a small, multi-colored dog, with trimmed hair. The dog is possibly some type of Terrier.
The victim, who sustained serious injury, was transported to a local hospital to receive medical care.
If you have any information on this incident, please email bcsotips@bouldercounty.gov or call (303) 441-3674.
The associated Boulder County Sheriff’s Office case report number is: 24-04671.
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Estes Park, CO., Estes Park Health
[The following is based on a press release.]
The Park Hospital District, which operates Estes Park Health, and UCHealth have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for Estes Park Health to join UCHealth in 2025.
Estes Park Health (EPH) requested to join the health system to strengthen the health care services currently offered in the Estes Valley, to benefit EPH patients and employees, and to ensure the long-term success of the hospital and its clinics.
“Residents of Estes Valley and Larimer County, and visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park, need high-quality health care close to home. Estes Park Health has been honored to serve this area since 1975, and we recognize the hospital’s future is stronger by joining a Colorado-based health system,” said Vern Carda, Estes Park Health CEO. “Today is a significant milestone in the history of health care in our community. Next year, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Estes Park Health, we are hopeful and excited to do so as part of UCHealth.”
UCHealth will continue EPH’s legacy of excellent health care services while investing more than $30 million into the hospital and the Estes Park community in the coming years, helping recruit new staff members and stabilizing Estes Park’s finances. In the LOI, which was signed Oct. 3, 2024, UCHealth also committed to evaluating opportunities to expand access to virtual health programs and behavioral health services.
More than half of EPH’s patients are covered by Medicare, Medicaid or are uninsured. UCHealth, the state’s largest provider of Medicaid, is committed to continuing EPH’s care for patients who may have more difficulty accessing health care.
“UCHealth is honored that Estes Park Health asked to join our system of hospitals and clinics. The solid foundation they have built as their community’s hospital will be strengthened as we work toward similar missions of benefitting the communities we serve and improving the lives of our patients and employees,” said Kevin Unger, president and CEO of UCHealth’s northern Colorado region. “We look forward to welcoming Estes Park Health’s 320 staff members and providers while providing financial stability for the hospital and additional resources for the Estes Valley.”
EPH has partnered with UCHealth, especially Poudre Valley Hospital and Medical Center of the Rockies, for decades to provide resources that benefit patients and the community. In 2023, Park Hospital District voters overwhelmingly authorized the district to join a health system with 80.3% support. The district’s revenues will continue to be used locally to support the services and patient care provided in the Estes Valley.
As hospitals across the nation have been challenged in recent years by dramatically increasing expenses, rising uncompensated care and minimal increases in reimbursements from Medicare and Medicaid, EPH has been challenged to maintain its services. The hospital has been forced to transfer or reduce obstetrics, home health and hospice services. By joining UCHealth, EPH will be able to strengthen and sustain the health services it currently offers.
“We’re excited for the next chapter and believe this is the right direction for Estes Park Health,” said David Batey, chair of the Estes Park Health Board of Directors. “UCHealth truly invests in its patients, its team members and the communities it serves. UCHealth has stepped up and partnered with us to offer specialty care here in the Estes Valley, and they provided much-needed support during the COVID-19 pandemic and the wildfire in 2020. Health care in Colorado’s mountain communities is important, and joining UCHealth will allow us to ensure the Estes Valley continues to have access to excellent care.”
Over the coming months, UCHealth and EPH will complete their final agreement, with an effective date expected in Spring 2025. UCHealth will share more information with employees and the community during this time, easing the transition and answering their questions.
About Estes Park Health
Estes Park Health is a nonprofit, critical access hospital with net operating revenue of over $60 million, 320 employees, 23 inpatient beds and 22 physicians and advanced practice providers comprised of skilled, compassionate caregivers. We are a critical resource in our mountain community, providing care for our friends, neighbors and visitors, from pediatrics to geriatrics. With a persistent dedication to patient-focused care, we continue to score high on key measures in patient satisfaction surveys. Estes Park Health was founded in 1975 as the Elizabeth Knutsson Memorial Hospital per a tax subsidy voted on by the citizens of Estes Park. Today, more 19,000 patients—residents and visitors alike—see our health care teams for both outpatient and inpatient services.
About UCHealth
UCHealth is an innovative, nonprofit health system that delivers the highest quality medical care with an excellent patient experience. UCHealth includes 34,000 employees, 14 acute-care hospitals and hundreds of physicians across Colorado, southern Wyoming and western Nebraska. With University of Colorado Hospital on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus as its academic anchor and the only adult academic medical center in the region, UCHealth is dedicated to providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain West. Offering more than 200 clinic locations, UCHealth provides extensive community benefits and pushes the boundaries of medicine through advanced treatments and clinical trials, improving health through innovation.
Stanley Home Museum, Help Decorate Stanley Home Museum With Toys From The Past
[The following is based on a press release.]
Help decorate the Stanley Home Museum for its annual Yuletide Holiday Open House December 14 and 15, 2024.
The theme this year is “Toys from the Past.” Do you have an Erector Set, Lincoln Logs, Slinky, Shirley Temple or Raggedy Ann doll, a vintage Teddy Bear, Monopoly game or a jack in the box?
What toys might you still have in the back of a closet or in the attic?
You can be part of this celebration by allowing us to borrow your favorite toys from the early to mid-1900s.
The toys will be on display in each room for viewing only, no touching.
Our museum staff will watch over and handle these borrowed toys carefully, understanding that they are precious items.
Think of how much fun it will be to take those toys out of storage, rekindle happy memories of playtime, and share that joy with visitors at this Yuletide event.
If you or anyone you know has toys that we may borrow for our two-day Yuletide Holiday Open House, please contact JoAnn Batey (713) 299-2584 or joannbatey@gmail.com
YMCA of the Rockies, Halloween Haunted House
[The following is based on a press release.]
There will be a Halloween Haunted House at the YMCA of the Rockies, Mountainside Lodge, 1776 Mountainside Drive, Estes Park October 26, 2024, 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Admission is $10 per person; all ages are welcome! Guests must sign-up in advance.
More information: www.ymcarockies.org/events/halloween-haunted-mountainside.
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