Local News Patients file lawsuit against Mercy Hospital over infections Plaintiffs say they suffered postoperative complications as a result of inadequate sterilization procedures February 6, 2023
Local News Mercy Hospital seeks approval for three-story office building Durango Planning Commission will consider request on Dec. 5 November 29, 2022
Local News Purgatory Resort medical clinic opening in mid-December Durango Urgent Care will fill the void left after Centura Health shut down its operation in April November 4, 2022
Local News Mercy Hospital workers show off their artistic side show displays talents of doctors, medical staff and paramedics October 29, 2022
Local News Durango Fire awaits new ambulance for mental health-related transports will purchase vehicle using $275,000 from La Plata County’s ARPA funding October 11, 2022
Local News Centura Health closes urgent care center at Purgatory Resort Durango EMS crews anticipate increased call volume this winter September 30, 2022
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 gets new CEO Brandon Mencini began his two-decade health care career working as an EMT in Lakewood September 22, 2022
The Durango Herald Centura Health to eliminate 350 positions from 19 hospitals care provider blames potential recession for job eliminations September 20, 2022
Local News Three Springs Surgery Center to open in 2024 Hospital plans to start building new addition later this year September 14, 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
Local News Motorcyclist collides with deer west of Durango on U.S. Highway 160 from California in ‘stable’ condition Friday at Mercy Hospital April 23, 2022
Local News Mercy ICU over capacity for several months, doctor says members have taken on extra shifts to maintain standards of care for unvaccinated patients January 17, 2022
Local News Hospitals take different approaches to communication, transparency doctor says open, honest dialogue plays role in public health January 15, 2022
Local News Mercy Hospital, others seek outside help amid COVID-19 surge care providers tap FEMA, other assistance in battle against coronavirus January 13, 2022
Local News Mercy-led planning group aims to reduce substance abuse in La Plata County Consortium brings community organizations together to limit opioid, alcohol use November 30, 2021
Local News Mercy Regional Medical Center CEO exposed to COVID-19 all hospital employees, a 10-day quarantine was enforced November 30, 2021
Local News Child sexual violence survivors in La Plata County will soon get the centralized care they need Durango’s first child advocacy center nears opening November 24, 2021
Local News Another COVID surge threatens to overwhelm Colorado’s hospitals transfer policies could help ferry patients around the state, but staff shortages remain November 8, 2021
Local News Retired Mercy physicians call out Centura Health for high staff turnover at hospital Medical center’s leadership outlines staffing issues, future solutions November 1, 2021
Local News Mercy Regional Medical Center ‘busy’ during COVID-19 wave, not at capacity 92% of acute-care beds occupied in Colorado October 27, 2021
Local News Colorado health care system fires 119 unvaccinated workers The exterior of the University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora in October 2019. The hospital… October 5, 2021
Local News COVID-19 outbreak at Mercy Regional Medical Center increases to 23 staff members infections involve people who have been vaccinated September 17, 2021
Local News 12 COVID-19 cases identified in outbreak at Mercy hospital in Durango brief suspension, non-emergent procedures resume August 17, 2021