Sen. Hickenlooper visits Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez Colorado Democrat meets with officials in Montezuma County to discuss challenges of rural health care August 29, 2024
Man accused of assaulting security officer at Southwest Memorial Hospital cca Suspect was being escorted from Cortez hospital when incident occurred A man is accused of assaulting a security officer… August 17, 2024
Southwest Health System announces hire of two doctors Podiatrist, family doctor join Southwest Memorial Hospital June 25, 2024
Southwest Memorial Hospital gears up for National Hospital Week Events are being organized to celebrate health care workers May 9, 2024
Southwest Memorial honors veteran nurse with OR dedication Lil Bostrom has been a nurse in the community for 48 years May 7, 2024
Southwest Memorial Hospital announces new CFO The new CFO worked for a hospital in Texas before being hired in Cortez April 5, 2024
Southwest Memorial Hospital awarded 2023 Performing Leadership Award The hospital was awarded by the Colorado Rural Health Network January 13, 2024
Montezuma County Hospital District Board dedicates EMS building to Fred DeWitt DeWitt served as a board member for 22 years December 21, 2023
Southwest Memorial Hospital plans meet-and-greet with new CEO Joe Theine became the new CEO after David Faulkner resigned earlier this year September 25, 2023
Hospital reverses decision to close birthing center, but questions remain New CEO will start work July 24; hospital board again faces criticism June 30, 2023
Hospital board meeting to discuss updates to the hospital and birthing center Meeting follows reversal of center’s closure and announcement of a new CEO June 28, 2023
Southwest Memorial Hospital announces layoffs to help keep birthing center open Layoffs follow backlash that surrounded plan to close birthing center June 14, 2023
Southwest Memorial doctors raise concerns about closure of Cortez birthing center Hospital cites cost of center and falling demand June 13, 2023
Southwest Memorial Hospital doctors say women should know tubal ligations are offered in Cortez Mercy Hospital’s shift from sterilization services prompts health professionals to perform outreach May 23, 2023
Southwest Memorial Hospital relocates Park Street clinic to main campus Patients will see providers at Medical Office Building starting May 8; hospital’s Interventional Spine services will discontinue this summer April 6, 2023
Southwest Memorial Hospital upgrades on hold High interest rates delay $23 million in projects, including new emergency department and expanded surgery suites January 16, 2023
New CEO outlines plans, management style for Southwest Memorial Hospital Gentry seeks top 20 rural rating for hospital; leadership switching from authoritarian to participative September 12, 2022
Injured motorcyclist rescued in La Plata Mountains near Mancos Man suffered broken leg in July 4 crash on Aspen Loop Trail July 5, 2022
Montezuma County Hospital District election is today Voters to decide on Referendum 6A, to remove sunset on sales tax and reduce property tax mill levy May 3, 2022
Montezuma Hospital District asking voters to drop sunset on sales tax and reduce mill levy Ballot initiative would allow financing for hospital upgrades and maintenance March 4, 2022
Southwest Health reports lower hospital volume as omicron cases wane Hospital officials remain cautious despite lull February 18, 2022
Southwest Health System to discontinue drive-up COVID-19 testing as positive cases decline Testing will continue by appointment only at the medical clinic February 15, 2022
The rise of omicron, and Southwest Health System’s expectation of breakthrough cases Director of infection control hopes for fewer hospitalizations with variant January 7, 2022
Young Cortez couple welcome first baby of 2022 at Southwest Memorial Life of rodeo, fishing, and fixing cars awaits county’s first son of the year January 6, 2022