Mercy Regional Medical Center

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Jail officials say Mercy Hospital returning inmates without care

Plata County seeks answers after repeated returns raise medical concerns

April 4, 2026

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Mercy Hospice House reopens after five month hiatus

‘We are delighted to, as promised, once again offer a dedicated inpatient hospice unit,’ hospital president says

March 21, 2026

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Mercy Hospital’s outpatient palliative care switches to for-profit model

CommonSpirit Health at Home dealing with employee turnover

March 1, 2026

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Mercy Hospital enters lockdown after ‘credible bomb threat’

Regional hospital went into lockdown late Saturday afternoon

February 21, 2026

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Mercy Hospital staff donates 28 Christmas trees, gifts to families in need

brings warmth, joy to local families facing hardship

December 19, 2025

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Mercy Hospice House temporarily closes; parent company to assume outpatient care

Inpatient services to remain under Mercy Hospital, spokesperson says

November 17, 2025

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Narcan used to revive Durango police officer exposed to fentanyl

taken to Mercy Hospital after secondhand exposure

September 8, 2025

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Durango Flight For Life crew assists in rescue of stranded driver

flashed car lights at passing helicopter, prompting emergency response

April 24, 2025

Regional News

Colorado residents petition to keep orange color of Flight for Life helicopters

Pink-purple design will be applied to Flight for Life's ambulances and aircraft

April 2, 2025

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Cuts to Medicaid will impact services for all, Southwest Colorado medical providers say

Health System, Mercy see financial strain if health care for low-income families is cut

March 23, 2025

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Get ready to see Flight for Life flying in pink

iconic air medical transport service is rebranding to match CommonSpirit Health

March 17, 2025

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Boy who fell from Purgatory Resort chairlift was not fully seated; lift never stopped

7-year-old skier airlifted to Mercy Hospital, then flown to Denver for further treatment

March 11, 2025

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Boy airlifted after 35-foot fall from Purgatory Resort chairlift

7-year-old flown to Denver after mishap on Lift 1

March 10, 2025

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Mercy Primary Care now offers retinal scans to screen for diabetes-caused vision loss

Devices will be used during visits at Three Springs, Horse Gulch locations in Durango

November 29, 2024

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Family members to search for Montrose man who went missing last year in Durango

Investigation at standstill with no leads in Lawrence David Hammett’s disappearance

October 3, 2024

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La Plata County Jail will no longer accept intoxicated people who refuse treatment

Liability concerns drive decision not to accept detox refusals unless the person is charged with a crime

September 14, 2024

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Mercy Hospital receives highest rating from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Durango medical care facility among 381 nationwide to receive five-star rating

August 30, 2024

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OHV rollover near Silverton occurred on ‘most dangerous stretch of road’

of four injured occupants remains unknown

July 11, 2024

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Four injured in OHV rollover outside Silverton

of patients, two of whom were evacuated in critical condition, is unknown

July 9, 2024

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Mercy’s new CEO arrives ready to open the hospital’s next chapter

Neff will formally begin the job Tuesday

July 1, 2024

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CommonSpirit Health announces new CEO for Mercy Hospital

Neff will take over for Brandon Mencini July 1

June 20, 2024

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Mercy Hospital had a retention problem: What changed?

the country, doctors left their jobs. Mercy has employed new tactics to get them back

June 17, 2024

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It’s about people, outgoing Mercy CEO says

Brandon Mencini’s last day will be July 1

June 17, 2024

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Mercy Hospital CEO takes position in Oregon

Brandon Mencini starts new job July 22

June 11, 2024