Red Canyon Family Medicine

At Red Canyon Family Medicine, we believe in making a positive impact in our patients’ lives by providing exceptional medical care to the families we serve in Fruita and the Lower Valley.

Our friendly family clinic, Red Canyon Family Medicine, is located in the Kokopelli shopping center near Enstrom’s Candies, just off of I-70 in Fruita. We offer ease and convenience to local residents, and as a division of Primary Care Partners, our patients have access to all the services provided by the Grand Junction PCP Care Village. This includes physical therapy, nutrition wellness, behavioral health counseling, diagnostic imaging, lab services, and DOCS on Call, our after-hours clinic. At Red Canyon Family Medicine, we value our partnership with our patients, the community, and each other. Our focus is not only on delivering quality healthcare but also respecting the importance of our patient’s time.

PROGRAMS

CONTACT US

Red Canyon
Family Medicine
455 Kokopelli Drive, Unit C
Fruita, CO 81521
Phone: (970) 256-5285
Fax: (970) 256-5290

Hours
Monday – Friday:
8:00am – 5:00pm

For after-hours care, please call our office to be directed to the physician on call, or call Primary Care Partners after-hours clinic, Docs on Call at (970) 255-1576.


The providers at Red Canyon Family Medicine are focused on comprehensive healthcare for our patients at every stage of life.

Annual physicals

Well-child exams

Acute illnesses

Women's wellness

Newborn care

Diabetes care & chronic care management

Skin exams & minor procedures

PHYSICIANS

Christine Tardif,
Doctor of Medicine

Dr. Tardif attended medical school in Pennsylvania, at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. She graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1997 and completed her residency at University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ from 1997-2000. Since completing her residency, she has spent her years practicing in a variety of settings. Dr. Tardif has experience in outpatient care, nursing homes, hospice care, inpatient and emergency department care. She has also participated in disaster aid in Haiti and Kenya. One of her favorite activities is travel – she has been on every continent (except Antarctica).

Dr. Tardif enjoys seeing patients of all ages and believes that the best medical care comes from a good relationship with your healthcare team, and healthcare providers are here to educate you and be a partner in your health journey.

Family and Community Medicine Internship & Residency, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center – Tucson, AZ (2000)

Doctor of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine – Hershey, PA (1997)

Bachelor of Science – Microbiology and Immunology, University of Arizona – Tucson, AZ (1992)

ADVANCED PRACTITIONERS

Britt Jens,
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

Britt Jens joined our team at Red Canyon Family Medicine in 2025. Originally from Telluride, Colorado, Britt has been a resident of Grand Junction since 2005. For 15 years, she worked as a nurse in the community before earning her Nurse Practitioner degree from Colorado Mesa University in 2023.
Britt has a special interest in geriatric, palliative, and hospice care. Her love for medicine was inspired by her close relationship with her best friend’s mother, who played a pivotal role in sparking her interest in the field.

In her spare time, Britt enjoys spending family time with her husband, two children, and their three dogs. She is an avid reader and book collector, and enjoys literary classics such as “The Grapes of Wrath,” “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” and “All Creatures Great and Small.” Britt also loves gardening and growing flowers of all kinds.

Master of Science in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Practitioner cognate, Colorado Mesa University – Grand Junction, CO (2023)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Colorado Mesa University – Grand Junction, CO (2010)

Jessica Harrington,
Doctor of Nursing Practice

Jessica Harrington is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) at Red Canyon Family Medicine. She completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in 2017 at Colorado Mesa University and was invited and joined Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing upon graduation. Jessica strives to provide high quality, holistic, patient-centered care for her patients throughout their lives.

Jessica has served the community in a variety of ways. Prior to obtaining her Nurse Practitioner degree, she was a nurse at Community Hospital where she worked in acute inpatient care in medical and surgical nursing. Jessica has served on several committees and was also a preceptor to students, newly hired nurses, and new graduate nurses. She continues to enjoy patient education as well as wellness and health promotion. She is a strong believer in a supportive and collaborative work environment through a solution-oriented approach to patient care.

Jessica spends her time away from work cooking and playing outside in our beautiful community.

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Colorado Mesa University, summa cum laude – Grand Junction, CO (2017)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Mesa State College – Grand Junction, CO (2009)

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Randolph Macon Woman’s College – Lynchburg, VA (2000)

I was a new patient today to this practice. Everyone I interacted with was very friendly and professional. I felt truly heard by Dr Tardif. She took her time to listen and ask questions. I feel grateful to have found Red Canyon Family Medicine.

- RCFM Patient, Red Canyon Family Medicine

I can’t speak highly enough of Red Canyon Family Medicine. The staff is always friendly and efficient, Cassidy Sanders is not only knowledgeable but always takes time to address all my questions and concerns. I always leave there feeling confident in the care I received. If you are looking for a reputable clinic with a compassionate doctor, look no further then Red Canyon Family Medicine.

- RCFM Patient, Red Canyon Family Medicine

I feel “rest assured” that I’m in “Good Hands” with Red Canyon Family Medicine’s Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, & the Entire Staff in Fruita, CO! And, the office is welcoming, clean, & easy to find!

- RCFM Patient, Red Canyon Family Medicine

My wife and I have been under the care of Jessica Harrington NP for 5 years now and we think the world of her! Knowledgeable, professional and compassionate. She also answers our health-related emails in a very timely manner. Thank You, Jessica and Staff!

- RCFM Patient, Red Canyon Family Medicine

Great communication skills from all the staff.

- RCFM Patient, Red Canyon Family Medicine