The Stephanie L. Miner Women’s Imaging Center has state of the art medical equipment and technology available to the residents of the San Luis Valley. This center hosts many new features including:

• Rooms designated for Mammography
• A bone densitometer for bone density scans
• Rooms for diagnostic radiology
• A resource library that will host recent research regarding women’s health
• Our new Kids’ Korner will have a space located in the waiting area for our smaller guests.

Why name the Center after Stephanie Miner?
Stephanie L. Miner (1958-2003), a valued community member, public school teacher, wife and mother of four passed away October of 2003 after a four year battle with breast cancer. Stephanie’s story is not unlike those we hear on the news and radio or read in the paper on a regular basis.

One year after delivering her fourth child Stephanie discovered a lump in her breast. Because there was not a family history of breast cancer, it was thought to be a blocked milk duct of a nursing mother. Unfortunately, Stephanie later discovered that it was breast cancer.

Once diagnosed, Stephanie and her family immersed themselves to learn the most current information on fighting the disease. Stephanie believed the fight against cancer was best waged through an alliance of patients, survivors, and professionals.
Stephanie L. Miner represents how important prevention, early detection, and most importantly, regular physician visits are to our community residents. The fight against this disease must be waged with education, technology, and support.

How can I help?
Donations to the Stephanie L. Miner Women’s Imaging Center are accepted through the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center, a not-for-profit hospital in Alamosa, Colorado. If you would like to co-sponsor an event or fundraiser for this important activity, please contact Kelly at the SLV Regional Medical Center Foundation at 719-587-5707.

Gifts to the Enterprise Zone
We are fortunate to have been awarded the Enterprise Zone Project status, allowing 25% Colorado state tax deductions on all gifts by individuals and businesses. For example, if a donation of $10,000 is received by the Enterprise Zone, the donor will be eligible to receive a credit of $2500 from their state taxes. Of course, each individual should check with their tax consultant for all tax advice. Donations made to the Enterprise Zone must be greater than $100.

Who do I make the donation to?
Checks can be written to the SLV Regional Medical Center. If you wish to receive Enterprise Zone credit, please contact the Foundation Executive Director at 719-587-1209.

Please mail your check to:
San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center Foundation
Attn: Stephanie L. Miner Women’s Imaging Center
106 Blanca Avenue
Alamosa, Colorado 81101

Contact Information:
Kelly S. Gurule, PR/Foundation Assistant: 719-587-5707
Kathy Rogers, Executive Director: 719-587-1209

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Last Modified: March 22, 2009