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Mercy Regional Medical Center

Mercy temporarily suspends non-emergent procedures because of COVID-19 cases among staff

Mercy temporarily suspends non-emergent procedures because of COVID-19 cases among staff

Operations are anticipated to resume after Friday

August 11, 2021

Mercy CEO keeps an ear out for community issues

Mercy CEO keeps an ear out for community issues

Patrick Sharp arrived in January with a focus on listening

Man killed in Mancos Hill crash is identified

Man killed in Mancos Hill crash is identified

Wisconsin man died after collision with driver from Arizona; investigation ongoing

As coronavirus recedes, nurses in Southwest Colorado take stock

As coronavirus recedes, nurses in Southwest Colorado take stock

Hospital workers remind residents the virus is still here

Colorado hospital says youths with suicidal thoughts at ‘crisis’ level

Colorado hospital says youths with suicidal thoughts at ‘crisis’ level

Numbers remain steady in La Plata County, but improving access to services is a concern

Mercy Regional Medical Center eliminates X-rays in spine surgeries

Mercy Regional Medical Center eliminates X-rays in spine surgeries

imaging system not only cuts radiation exposure but provides better pictures

Two motorcyclists seriously injured in head-on crash north of Durango

Two motorcyclists seriously injured in head-on crash north of Durango

rider crossed centerline and collided with another driver

Mercy Regional Medical Center cuts back nonessential surgeries after discovering cleaning issue

Mercy Regional Medical Center cuts back nonessential surgeries after discovering cleaning issue

word on when procedures may resume at full capacity

8th Ave. Tavern gunshot victim: ‘It just came out of nowhere’

8th Ave. Tavern gunshot victim: ‘It just came out of nowhere’

Celeste Faumui begins process of healing after traumatic event

February 24, 2021

Two homeless men arrested for allegedly almost killing man

Two homeless men arrested for allegedly almost killing man

said one attacker hit him with the blunt end of an ax

February 18, 2021

Durango Transit receives $150,000 in federal relief

Durango Transit receives $150,000 in federal relief

Mercy, Three Springs route to reopen

January 31, 2021

COVID-19 pandemic may be driving rise in opioid deaths

COVID-19 pandemic may be driving rise in opioid deaths

Overdoses rose in 2020 as people faced heightened risk factors

January 21, 2021

Centura Health missed reporting 2,500 COVID-19 hospitalizations dating back to April

Centura Health missed reporting 2,500 COVID-19 hospitalizations dating back to April

set off confusion, concern over accuracy of data and decision-making

January 8, 2021

Mercy’s day care center closed after COVID-19 outbreak

Mercy’s day care center closed after COVID-19 outbreak

staff members tested positive, spokeswoman says

January 5, 2021

Elected officials grill Mercy over lack of transparency about COVID-19 pandemic

Elected officials grill Mercy over lack of transparency about COVID-19 pandemic

Leaders take issue with lack of data, saying it sows distrust within community

December 18, 2020

COVID-19 vaccine arrives in La Plata County

COVID-19 vaccine arrives in La Plata County

shots to be administered Wednesday

December 16, 2020

Mercy says ‘capacity’ a moving target; staffing a growing concern

Mercy says ‘capacity’ a moving target; staffing a growing concern

Hospital declines to share detailed data on local level

December 8, 2020

Mercy Regional Medical Center names new CEO

Mercy Regional Medical Center names new CEO

Patrick Sharp comes to Durango from Minnesota

December 1, 2020

Bayfield family faces tic syndrome, stigma head-on

Bayfield family faces tic syndrome, stigma head-on

Affliction turns 10-year-old’s life upside down in 48 hours

November 20, 2020

Driver who struck two pedestrians on 32nd Street identified, charged

Driver who struck two pedestrians on 32nd Street identified, charged

say Luke Prince, 28, failed to see people in crosswalk

November 18, 2020

With COVID-19 cases spiking, La Plata County to enter ‘Level Red’ regulations Friday

With COVID-19 cases spiking, La Plata County to enter ‘Level Red’ regulations Friday

Restaurants limited to takeout, gyms reduced to 10% capacity, social gatherings restricted

November 18, 2020

Two pedestrians hit by car while crossing 32nd Street

Two pedestrians hit by car while crossing 32nd Street

64-year-old man flown to hospital in Grand Junction

November 13, 2020

Health department reports first COVID-related death since July

Health department reports first COVID-related death since July

Plata County resident was between 70 and 80 years old

November 11, 2020

Access expands to nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses

Access expands to nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses

provides take-home Naloxone kits to those at high risk

October 22, 2020