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About Southwest Memorial Hospital 

Originally opened to care for our community in 1914, today Southwest Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital offering the latest in medical and surgical technology, 24/7 emergency care, a vast array of out-patient medical and wellness services, and much more. Serving the Four Corners area, Southwest Memorial Hospital is staffed by almost 400 employees including highly trained and skilled physicians, nurses, technicians, administrators, and support staff in a variety of capacities.  

Our hospital is an affiliate of Southwest Health System, Inc. which operates as a not-for-profit corporation and is governed by a volunteer  board of directors. The board convenes on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the hospital's Kiva Room. The the public is invited to attend the open portion of the meetings.  

The CEO of the hospital is appointed by and reports to the board of directors, and is employed directly by Southwest Health System, Inc. The CEO appoints and manages members of the leadership team. The hospital has an advisory services contract with QHR, a hospital management company.

Each fall the board of directors, medical staff leaders, and senior management staff engage in a comprehensive planning process to reevaluate key goals and set strategy for the coming years. 

 
Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide the highest quality health care to our community by bringing excellence and service together to promote, improve and restore health.

Vision Statement

We envision a health system in which all providers work together to make excellent, patient centered health services available in our community.

Value Statements

In fulfilling our mission, we will:

Quality of Care: Provide high quality health care by staying current with the latest technology, recruiting highly qualified physicians, hiring the best staff, and helping members of the community meet their health care needs.

Patient Experience: Exceed the expectations of our patients through the provision of warm, welcoming and     personalized care in a safe environment by compassionate, knowledgeable and experienced physicians and staff.

Community Collaboration: Collaborate with patients, health care providers and community leaders to provide excellent health care.

Mutual Respect and Appreciation: Provide an environment that fosters mutual respect and appreciation of all physicians, staff, and community.

Financial Stewardship: Maintain a healthy financial condition by controlling costs and increasing market share while anticipating changes in managed care reimbursements and health care reform.