The Park Hospital District and UCHealth have completed the steps needed for their planned partnership and determined Estes Park Health and its employees will join UCHealth on Nov. 1.

The effective date was determined following the completion of regulatory and contractual work, and Park Hospital District public comment sessions, clearing the way for the partnership to officially begin.

“We’re excited to have reached this milestone as partnering with UCHealth ensures the long-term stability of Estes Park Health and our ability to provide excellent health care to the residents of and visitors to the Estes Valley,” said Vern Carda, CEO of Estes Park Health. “I want to thank the community for its support during this process.”

On Nov. 1, Estes Park Health’s current employees will become UCHealth employees, and both organizations are committed to minimizing any disruptions to patient care.

“The close collaboration between UCHealth and Estes Park Health has been beneficial for decades. Through floods, wildfires, a pandemic and financial challenges, we have worked together to maintain access to excellent health care,” said Kevin Unger, president and CEO of UCHealth’s northern Colorado region. “We look forward to welcoming their employees and providers to UCHealth and continuing to serve the Estes Valley community.”

“While positive changes will begin to occur at Estes Park Health and for our employees and providers with new benefits and other options, our focus remains on our patients,” said Carda. “Estes Park is a special place, and I want to commend our staff and providers for their dedication to caring for this community.”