• Community Series at Aspen Ideas: Health – Longevity at Altitude $20

    The Vault at the Wheeler 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, United States

    Living at high elevations seems to pay off. The communities surrounding Aspen have the highest life expectancies in the nation, averaging about 86 years. And recent research has found an association between life at high altitudes and lower risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. But that advantage isn’t a guarantee, and … Continued

  • Community Series at Aspen Ideas: Health – Healthcare in the Mountains $20

    The Vault at the Wheeler 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, United States

    Workforce shortages, geographic isolation, and limited access to specialty and behavioral health services are longstanding challenges of providing care in the Roaring Fork Valley. But our rural communities are resilient and creative solutions to the barriers of travel, affordability, and physician scarcity are emerging. Providers are placing more emphasis on proactive wellness and prevention, investing … Continued