Patient Advocate Jonna Hogue discusses how Montrose Regional Health helps patients and families navigate the healthcare journey through advocacy, education, and support. Learn about the Patient Care Partners program, patient rights, the Restfulness at Night initiative, and the many resources available to help patients feel informed, empowered, and involved in their care from admission through recovery.

Acute Rehab Unit leaders Vanessa Simmons and Melissa Lucero discuss how Montrose Regional Health helps patients recover from life-changing illnesses and injuries through intensive rehabilitation, personalized care plans, and a highly collaborative team approach. Learn what makes the Acute Rehab Unit unique, who may benefit from its services, and how the program helps patients regain independence and return to the activities they love. 

In this episode of MRH On Air, pulmonologist Dr. Heather Howe discusses common lung conditions, warning signs people should not ignore, and the advanced pulmonary services available close to home at Montrose Regional Health, including lung cancer screening and navigational bronchoscopy. She also shares what brought her back to Montrose and why expanding specialty care in rural communities matters. 

Dr. Larry Tiglao of Alpine Women’s Center shares what inspired his path into OB/GYN, the full range of women’s health services available in Montrose, and how personalized, patient-centered care supports women through every stage of life.

In this episode, neurologist Dr. Garrett Riggs shares what inspired his move to Montrose, why he believes rural communities deserve access to specialty care, and how advances in neurology are transforming treatment for conditions like migraines, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke. He also offers practical guidance on when to seek care and how patients can advocate for their brain health close to home. 

Justin Wilson, PT, CEAS-I, Cert-DN, Clinical Director of Mountain View Therapy, talks about the clinics, how the team partners with providers, and the life-changing impact therapy can have on patients. 

Sally O’Connor, Director of Care Management at MRH, joins the podcast to share how the Care Transitions Program is reducing readmissions, strengthening community partnerships, and helping patients recover safely at home.

In this episode, Montrose Regional Health CFO Paul Perrotti shares insights on the hospital’s financial strategy and how Six Sigma principles guide his approach to driving efficiency and excellence in healthcare. 

Dr. Michael Tonzi, Urologist at Montrose Regional Health, shares what drew him to Montrose, his love of the mountains, and how Axonics® and Aquablation® therapies are helping patients enjoy a better quality of life right here at home. 

 As she prepares to retire after 36 years at Montrose Regional Health, Leann Tobin reflects on a career built not just in healthcare, but in relationships. A true people person, she shares stories, gratitude, and the heart behind her decades of service.