Peak Vista Hosts Breast Cancer Community Resources Fair (Photo) -05/12/25

PRESS RELEASE

May 12, 2025

 

Peak Vista Hosts Breast Cancer Community Resources Fair

Free Event for Public

 

 

Colorado Springs, Colo.  –  Peak Vista Community Health Centers (Peak Vista) will host a Breast Cancer Community Resources Fair on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Women’s Health Center (225 S. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910). The event is free and open to the public.

 

A dozen exhibitors who provide breast cancer screenings, preventative care and support services for those living with breast cancer will attend the fair. Women’s health providers will be onsite to meet with community members and answer their questions about breast cancer and screenings. Peak Vista will offer food, giveaways and games, in addition to tours of the newly renovated and expanded Women’s Health Center. Staff from Peak Vista’s Women’s Wellness Connection program, which provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings, will also be in attendance.

 

“Most people don’t know the wealth of services – affordable and accessible services – we have here,” said Colt Corman, senior vice president of health center programs at Peak Vista. “Everyone we reached out to was excited about the project. We’re all working toward the same goal: a healthy Colorado. Getting us all in the same room, talking to our community, is a great way to educate and equip people on their individual journeys.”  

 

The event is funded by Legacy Race Battling Breast Cancer. A full list of exhibitors is available at bit.ly/breast-cancer-fair.

 

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About Peak Vista Community Health Centers

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit organization providing exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. Celebrating over 50 years of community health service, Peak Vista offers primary medical, integrated behavioral health and dental care services. We proudly serve over 74,000 patients annually through 21 outpatient centers in Colorado’s Pikes Peak and East Central regions. To learn more about Peak Vista, visit PeakVista.org.

 

About Legacy Race Battling Breast Cancer

Legacy Race BBC is a non-profit dedicated to raising funds for the support of men and women in Southern Colorado with breast cancer and who are at risk of breast cancer. We are run by passionate Colorado Springs volunteers with experience in organizing and leading walks/races in our community. To learn more about Legacy Race Battling Breast Cancer, visit LegacyRace.org.

Peak Vista Partners With WIC And CPCD To Provide Wrap-Around Services To COS Families (Photo) -05/07/25

PRESS RELEASE

May 7, 2025

 

 

Colorado Springs, Colo.  –  Peak Vista Community Health Centers (Peak Vista) partners with El Paso County Public Health Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and Community Partnership for Child Development (CPCD) to provide easy access to wrap-around services for families in Colorado Springs. The two organizations are onsite at Peak Vista’s Pediatric Health Center at International Circle (2828 International Circle, Ste 140, Colorado Springs, CO 80910) on certain days of the week through the end of the year for families to ask questions, enroll in programs and get the support they need. Walk-ins for these services are accepted, and those interested do not need to be Peak Vista patients to visit these groups.

 

“Offering these complementary services in one location is so helpful for caregivers and their hectic schedules,” said Mayra Apresa, practice manager of community-based practices & programs at Peak Vista. “We know caring for children is hard. Creating this hub of services not just for our patients, but for the whole community was important to us. If we’ve made caregivers’ lives even a fraction easier, that’s a win.”

 

Peak Vista’s Pediatric Health Center at International Circle sees more than 1,500 patients between zero to 18 years of age annually. In addition to providing medical, dental and behavioral health care, this health center hosts several other internal wrap-around services, including:

• The First Visitor Program, which provides free education, resources and support to caregivers of children ages zero to five.
• A Well-Child Waiting Area, in which staff members watch over patients’ kids during appointments for free to allow them to focus on their health or their sick children’s health.
• The Care Coordination department, which connects patient families to local resources and helps them reach their health goals.

 

WIC

WIC provides supplemental food benefits; breastfeeding support; information about healthy eating; connections to free, healthy food; and referrals to care beyond WIC. A WIC representative is onsite at the Pediatric Health Center at International Circle on the third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

 

For WIC Appointments

WIC Educator: Vanessa

Day/Time: Third Wednesday of the month, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. 

To Make an Appointment: Call WIC for an appointment or inquiries at (719) 578-3199, option 6.  Walk-ins are welcome as availability allows.

Arriving For Your Appointment: Upon arrival, let staff know that you are there and go to Suite 120.  

 

CPCD

CPCD offers three core programs reaching children zero to five to prepare children for success in school and life by providing comprehensive early childhood services in partnership with diverse families and the community. Research shows that early childhood education with family support can help break the cycle of poverty and move a family to stability and success.

 

For CPCD Appointments

A bus from CPCD visits the Pediatric Health Center at International Circle Mondays from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Interested families can check in at the bus to register for Early Head Start and Head Start.

 

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About Peak Vista Community Health Centers

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit organization providing exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. Celebrating over 50 years of community health service, Peak Vista offers primary medical, integrated behavioral health and dental care services. We proudly serve over 74,000 patients annually through 21 outpatient centers in Colorado’s Pikes Peak and East Central regions. To learn more about Peak Vista, visit PeakVista.org.

 

About WIC Mobile Clinic at Peak Vista Community Health Centers

El Paso County Public Health WIC (Women, Infants and Children) mobile clinics provide full WIC services within partner locations. This includes WIC appointments, supplemental food benefits, eWIC cards, breast pump loans and more. WIC mobile clinics are available during limited hours and dates.

 

About Community Partnership for Child Development (CPCD)… giving children a head start

CPCD serves low-income families with children ages birth to five. Through quality early childhood education with family support services, CPCD provides comprehensive services addressing the needs of the whole family. Learn more at cpcdheadstart.org.

 

Peak Vista Promotes Amy Roberts To Chief Human Resources Officer (Photo) -04/21/25

Peak Vista Promotes Amy Roberts to Chief

Human Resources Officer

Veteran HR leader brings decades of experience and a
people-first philosophy to executive team

 

Colorado Springs, Colo.  –  Peak Vista Community Health Centers (Peak Vista) is thrilled to announce the promotion of Amy Roberts, current vice president of human resources, to the role of chief human resources officer (CHRO). With over 20 years of professional experience, including 17 years dedicated to human resources in the healthcare industry, Roberts brings a deep understanding of people, culture and strategy to her new executive position.

 

"Amy consistently demonstrates a profound commitment to serve our people, our mission and our community," said Richard Eitel, JD, interim CEO of Peak Vista. “With this promotion, we know she will continue to be an incredible advocate for our number one resource – our people.”

 

Internally, Roberts has been a force for positive change throughout her four-year tenure at Peak Vista. From her intentional approach to hiring and retaining talent to her relentless work realigning all positions and compensation, she has been instrumental in building a stronger, more resilient organization. Her people-first leadership style is rooted in what she describes as a three-pronged approach to cultural transformation: compensating employees fairly, investing in training and development and fostering a culture of accountability.

 

“I am incredibly honored and grateful for the opportunity to step into this new role and look forward to continuing to foster an environment where people can thrive. As a department, our focus remains on supporting the growth and success of our employees and helping to make Peak Vista and employer of choice,” said Roberts. “For me, it’s simple: happy employees lead to happy patients, and that’s how I support the greater community across the region.”

 

Roberts is proud to call Colorado Springs home having been a resident for the past 27 years. Her educational journey began at Pikes Peak State College, where she earned her associate degree before transferring to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) for her bachelor’s and later earning her master’s degree from the University of Denver. Roberts’ passion for community engagement is as impressive as her professional accomplishments. A past recipient of the Bruce and Anne Shepard Reach Your Peak Scholarship at UCCS, she continues to give back by reviewing applications, interviewing candidates and preparing hand-written welcome letters to new students. She has served as a mentor for the Karen Possehl Women’s Endowment program, been a guest speaker at UCCS and regularly supports local nonprofits that serve the broader Colorado Springs community.

 

With her promotion to CHRO, Roberts will continue driving forward initiatives that promote professional development and sustainable culture change at every level of the organization.

 

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About Peak Vista Community Health Centers

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit organization providing exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. Celebrating over 50 years of community health service, Peak Vista offers primary medical, integrated behavioral health and dental care services. We proudly serve over 74,000 patients annually through 24 outpatient centers in Colorado’s Pikes Peak and East Central regions. To learn more about Peak Vista, visit peakvista.org.