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Southwest Health System plans 5K Run/Walk to kick off National Hospital Week

run will be held on Saturday

May 8, 2026

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Southwest Health celebrates Hospital Week with annual 5K, community picnic

Officials will present annual report during May 10-16 celebration

May 4, 2026

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Southwest Health celebrates Nikki Young’s Excellence in Nursing Award nomination

Colorado Nurses Foundation honors nurses making an impact in the profession

April 27, 2026

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Southwest Health, Montezuma Health Department draw 110 to health fair

The health fair, which took place on April 18, saw a turnout of more than 100 participants. (Courtesy of Jaycee…

April 25, 2026

Education

Southwest Memorial summer internship applications open through Friday

Program runs in June

April 16, 2026

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Southwest Health System to launch new electronic health record system in April

new system will integrate information from multiple systems into one

April 8, 2026

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Southwest Health System spring Health Fair set for April 18

Chemistry panels, immunizations and more will be available for attendees

April 3, 2026

Retired Montezuma County doctors donate $8,000 in doctor’s memory

chapter of medical society closes

March 25, 2026

Southwest Health completes Community Health Needs Assessment, outlines priorities

survey was done in collaboration with Community Hospital Consulting in Texas

February 6, 2026

Cortez birthing center earns national birthing‑friendly designation

follows community effort that kept Southwest Memorial center from closing in 2023

January 27, 2026

Southwest Memorial Hospital Foundation approaches Colorado Gives Day; aims to fund more medical equipment

Foundation raises money for vital equipment needs and cancer patients

December 6, 2025

Rural health day celebrated at Southwest Memorial Hospital

Colorado Rural Health Office honors state’s rural facilities

November 21, 2025

Southwest Memorial earns 5-star ratings for nurse communication, cleanliness

Surgical Hospital in Durango also makes list

October 8, 2025

Southwest Health welcomes new internal medicine physician Shahir Melhem

specializes in comprehensive adult care

September 3, 2025

Southwest Health System bolsters cardiology services in Cortez

Upgraded services come after a collaboration with Montrose Regional Health

August 5, 2025

Southwest Health System welcomes back Dr. Kameo Smith and introduces Dr. Nathan Clyde

is a primary care provider; Clyde is a podiatric medicine specialist

July 27, 2025

Southwest Health System marks hospital week with 5K, staff events and fiesta

will be held mid-May to honor health care heroes

May 1, 2025

Southwest Health System’s chief nurse appointed to Colorado Organization of Nurse Leaders

‘Her leadership will play a vital role in shaping the future of nursing in Colorado,’ news release says

March 13, 2025

How did Southwest Health System perform in 2024?

was named among ‘100 Great Community Hospitals’ for the year

February 25, 2025

Southwest Health Systems hires new doctor with OB training

Dr. Kari Barnard will start this month

November 6, 2024

Trouble swallowing? Southwest Memorial Hospital provides a clearer picture

equipment at the hospital offers a vivid view of the throat

November 4, 2024

Southwest Health System welcomes new doctor

Dr. Jameson Laub is family medical doctor at the hospital

September 6, 2024

Sen. Hickenlooper visits Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez

Colorado Democrat meets with officials in Montezuma County to discuss challenges of rural health care

August 29, 2024

Man accused of assaulting security officer at Southwest Memorial Hospital

cca Suspect was being escorted from Cortez hospital when incident occurred A man is accused of assaulting a security officer…

August 17, 2024