Cortez, state sort through details of aid-in-dying law holds rule-making hearing; Southwest Memorial considers options January 21, 2017
Southwest Health opts out of Colorado’s aid-in-dying law ‘Additional planning’ needed, CEO says January 15, 2017
Financing for hospital expansion inches forward An expansion at Southwest Memorial Hospital will include a remodeled main entrance.Courtesy photo The financing is being structured as revenue… October 6, 2016
Technology can’t fill all gaps in rural health Technology can fill some gaps but can’t do it all September 13, 2016
Southwest Health imaging director recognized for excellence Wendell Heck, director of medical imaging at Southwest Health System, receives the Colorado Health Care Star Award.Courtesy photo American Sentinel… August 26, 2016
Medicare awards Southwest Memorial three-star rating Analysis finds hospital in line with most national averages August 13, 2016
Help for hearing loss is often unaffordable “The prevalence of hearing loss almost doubles with each age decade of life,” says Dr. Frank Lin, an otolaryngologist at… July 27, 2016
Local News Southwest Health warns of possible fraudulent calls If you receive a call from this recording, hang up the phone and do not take action. Notify Haley Leonard… June 30, 2016
Local News Dr. Charles Bellows joins surgery team at Southwest Health System Southwest Health System recently announced that Dr. Charles Bellows has joined its general surgery team. Bellows, who is certified by… June 3, 2016
Living Southwest Health pharmacist stresses antibiotics awareness helped update CDC’s guidelines May 30, 2016
Local News Cortez council approves hospital plan, City Hall contract Southwest Memorial expansion includes new patient wing, office building May 27, 2016
Local News Mancos expands and celebrates ambulance service Mancos volunteer Jaime Becktel gives her brother, Travis Becktel, a tour of the ambulance Saturday during the Mancos Hose Company… April 26, 2016
Local News Local providers respond to health rankings report The barely visible Air Care helicopter from San Juan Regional Medical Center stirs up a blizzard as it lands by… March 24, 2016
Business Cortez physical therapist Harris to participate in focus group Harris The focus group hopes to determine how cultural competence can affect a therapist’s ability to impact the health and… February 23, 2016
Business Harris receives service award The Award of Excellence is established to recognize individuals who have made exemplary contributions toward advancement of the science and… February 23, 2016
Business Southwest Memorial Hospital a leader in antibiotic stewardship Pharmacist Meyer part of group setting national standard January 11, 2016
Local News Baby boy of the year Parents Melanie Begaye and Kern Dutchie III get to know their newborn son, Keagon Dutchie, the first baby born in… January 4, 2016
Guest Columns Thinking About Health Medicare makes it easier for end-of-life counseling In 2009 at the height of the debate on the Affordable Care Act, New York’s former lieutenant government Betsy McCaughey… December 2, 2015
Local News District Re-1 plans health clinic in high school Using a $25,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Health, school medical personnel will attend training, visit similar clinics, and… October 30, 2014
MT - News Four Corners faces wave of dental patients Thousands expected in April, and the area has few dentists December 24, 2013
Local News Health officials report flu season is mild, so far hospitalizations in Southwest Colo. December 6, 2013
