Health organisations

Local News

Nonprofit provides ‘revamped’ cognitive disability care to Southern Colorado

Organization focuses on client-led operations, systems

August 8, 2025

Local News

Durango doctor goes where he’s needed – rural Honduras

Cares fundraising for 7,000-square-foot health clinic in El Rodeito

January 5, 2025

Local News

Axis Health System target of cyberattack; ransomware group demands $1.6 million

Nonprofit working with private investigators; status of patient data remains unknown

October 15, 2024

Local News

It’s about people, outgoing Mercy CEO says

Brandon Mencini’s last day will be July 1

June 17, 2024

Local News

Mercy Hospital CEO takes position in Oregon

Brandon Mencini starts new job July 22

June 11, 2024

Local News

Durango Derailers to pedal the passes Saturday in support of sick children

Nonprofit helps kids, families pay travel expenses in seeking care

May 22, 2024

Local News

‘Very angry’ patients await resolution of Mercy, Anthem dispute

Contract between hospital system and major insurer lapsed May 1

May 15, 2024

Regional News

Hospitals suing patients would have to put their names on lawsuits under new Colorado bill

‘Deceiving people who owe money should never be a strategy to hide affiliation,’ patient advocacy member says

April 13, 2024

Local News

Anthem letter sows confusion, stress among patients

1 letter informed some customers of May 1 split from CommonSpirit Health

April 9, 2024

Local News

Axis Health System opens doors at former Mercury building

care provider wants to bring integrated medical services under one roof

February 28, 2024

Local News

End of an era: 75 years of San Juan Basin Public Health

district dissolved Dec. 31, ending a historic enterprise in regional cooperation

January 8, 2024

Local News

With days left on the clock, La Plata County prepares for public health transition

Juan Basin Public Health last operating day slated for Dec. 28

December 12, 2023

Local News

10 Mercy physicians honored with lifetime achievement awards

Organizer hopes awards will increase physician retention and preserve institutional knowledge

November 2, 2023

Local News

Two Durango pediatric practices awarded integrated behavioral health care grants

Service ‘changes your life as a provider,’ recipient says

October 19, 2023

Local News

Community support funding requests to city of Durango total nearly $1.8 million

grants help groups like Axis Health System, La Plata County Humane Society

October 9, 2023

Local News

Southwest Memorial Hospital doctors say women should know tubal ligations are offered in Cortez

Hospital’s shift from sterilization services prompts health professionals to perform outreach

May 23, 2023

Local News

Mercy Hospital ends female sterilization services

shift is ‘unethical’ and a ‘disservice’ to patients, gynecologist says

April 25, 2023

Local News

Axis Health System set to move into Mercury building in 2024

care provider intends to consolidate patient care centers into one location

April 21, 2023

Local News

Mercy billing: Seeing double

Patients report receiving bills that insurance already paid

April 17, 2023

Local News

New health insurance carrier to be offered in Southwest Colorado

Reduced prescription prices and whole-person care among benefits offered

April 11, 2023

New Mexico

Public invited to attend meth and fentanyl awareness conference

Community organizations to host conference in Shiprock

February 27, 2023

Local News

Axis Health System purchases former Mercury Payment building for $18 million

Nonprofit to consolidate administrative offices, primary health and other services in spacious facility

February 14, 2023

Local News

Mercy Hospital plans to end female sterilization procedure in 2023

of treatment creates ‘unnecessary risk’ for patients, doctors say

September 24, 2022

Local News

Mercy Hospital CEO appointed to lead Penrose-St. Francis Health Services

Patrick Sharp to start at sister Centura Health facilities Oct. 3

September 6, 2022