Aspen Valley Hospital
Karra Cieslinski, MPH, CHES has a diverse work experience in the field of benefits, wellbeing, and wellness coordination. Karra began their career as a Wellness Coordinator Intern at Verizon Wireless Health and Wellness Center in 2010. Later, in 2014, they worked as a Wellness Intern at CoBiz Insurance and then became a Certified Health Links Advisor at Health Links. Currently, they are employed at Aspen Valley Hospital, first as a Benefits and Wellbeing Administrator from 2015 and currently serving as the Director of Benefits & Wellbeing since September 2022.
Karra Cieslinski, MPH, CHES received their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Exercise Physiology from Ohio University, where they studied from 2007 to 2011. Following their bachelor's degree, they pursued a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) at the Colorado School of Public Health from 2012 to 2014, focusing on Public Health.
Aspen Valley Hospital
Founded in 1891, Aspen Valley Hospital (AVH) is one of the most sophisticated critical access hospitals in the country. The numerous accolades and awards earned are a tribute to the tradition of high-tech and high-touch care. AVH houses 25 total inpatient beds. The Hospital also provides round-the-clock, state-of-the-art emergency care, with a Level III trauma designation. A diverse medical staff and skilled clinical teams who manage care across a multitude of service lines meet both the routine and complex needs of area residents and visitors from around the world. AVH manages over 80,000 patient encounters each and every year. Care is offered at the main campus in Aspen and also via its network of care in convenient locations in downtown Aspen, Snowmass Village and Basalt. AVH also has immediate connectivity with higher-level hospitals throughout Colorado and manages care for patients by interfacing with their “home” physicians to continue treatments, provide diagnostic testing and monitor conditions. AVH’s recent clinical affiliation with Hospital for Special Surgery — the #1 orthopedic hospital in the country for nine years in a row — recognizes the incredible tradition of exceptional orthopedic services offered that date back to the 1890s when injured silver miners sought care at our Hospital. AVH is so much more than a hospital. It is a network of care, serving the needs of our community today and tomorrow.