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Mercy Regional Medical Center

Jail officials say Mercy Hospital returning inmates without care

Jail officials say Mercy Hospital returning inmates without care

Plata County seeks answers after repeated returns raise medical concerns

Mercy Hospital enters lockdown after ‘credible bomb threat’

Mercy Hospital enters lockdown after ‘credible bomb threat’

Regional hospital went into lockdown late Saturday afternoon

February 21, 2026

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

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

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

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

Get ready to see Flight for Life flying in pink

Get ready to see Flight for Life flying in pink

iconic air medical transport service is rebranding to match CommonSpirit Health

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

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

Boy airlifted after 35-foot fall from Purgatory Resort chairlift

Boy airlifted after 35-foot fall from Purgatory Resort chairlift

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

of four injured occupants remains unknown

Mercy, Anthem reach deal to provide in-network benefits

Mercy, Anthem reach deal to provide in-network benefits

care industry giants announce 5-year contract

Contract deadline passes with no deal between CommonSpirit, Anthem

Contract deadline passes with no deal between CommonSpirit, Anthem

Hospital, along with dozens of other facilities statewide, is out of network for Anthem members

Anthem letter sows confusion, stress among patients

Anthem letter sows confusion, stress among patients

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

AG Weiser busts up anesthesia monopoly at Durango, Denver hospitals

AG Weiser busts up anesthesia monopoly at Durango, Denver hospitals

Private-equity-owned anesthesia practice enjoyed exclusive contract with Mercy Hospital since 2020

February 27, 2024

Peak Health Alliance experiences surge in interest for Elevate Health plans

Peak Health Alliance experiences surge in interest for Elevate Health plans

600 La Plata County residents are enrolled; Local entities seeking ways to bring more insurance carriers to Southwest Colorado

December 13, 2023

Mercy Hospital breaks ground on new surgical center

Mercy Hospital breaks ground on new surgical center

Building will feature two procedure rooms and three operating rooms

October 26, 2023

Famed CO climber recounts rescue from peak near Silverton

Famed CO climber recounts rescue from peak near Silverton

Roach, 79, has written guidebooks on climbing the state’s highest peaks

August 15, 2023

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

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

Colorado hospitals that refuse services, like tying tubes, will have to say so publicly

Colorado hospitals that refuse services, like tying tubes, will have to say so publicly

Legislation will require providers to notify patients about certain types of care they do not provide

Skier recounts exacting rescue after Silverton avalanche

Skier recounts exacting rescue after Silverton avalanche

A fast response and well-trained group were critical saving the skier

Silverton locals caught in avalanche, one seriously injured

Silverton locals caught in avalanche, one seriously injured

skiers were on King Solomon; one person required a Flight For Life evacuation

Mercy Hospital ends female sterilization services

Mercy Hospital ends female sterilization services

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

Democratic U.S. reps condemn Mercy Hospital’s plan to end female sterilization

Democratic U.S. reps condemn Mercy Hospital’s plan to end female sterilization

Congressional Pro-choice Caucus members say denying birth control undermines Coloradans’ rights

February 16, 2023

Centura Health, parent company of Mercy Hospital, announces its breakup

Centura Health, parent company of Mercy Hospital, announces its breakup

CommonSpirit Health and AdventHealth say they will manage their hospitals separately

February 15, 2023