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Nutrition Education

Nutrition Education

***Classes Temporarily On Hold Due to COVID-19*** Nutrition Education at SHS 1311 N. Mildred Road, Cortez, CO 970-564-2276 phone 970-564-2274 fax   Laura W. Taylor, MBA, RDN, CDCES Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist Our Nutrition Education...

Hospital Transformation Program (HTP)

What is the Hospital Transformation Program? The Hospital Transformation Program (HTP) is a quality-based initiative to improve the quality of hospital care provided to individuals enrolled in Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid). HTP Goals Improve patient...
SHS Quality Department

SHS Quality Department

If you have questions about the quality of care, and services we provide or would like to share an experience you’ve had at any of our locations, please call or email our Quality & Risk Manager, Maddie Wright. Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to...
How does SHS Address Needs in Our Community?

How does SHS Address Needs in Our Community?

Community Health Needs Assessment Demonstrating Community Need  As part of the Affordable Care Act, tax-exempt hospitals are required to complete a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) once every three years. In 2019 and again in 2022, a CHNA was conducted and...
Visitor Guidelines

Visitor Guidelines

Updated Visitor Guidelines – EFFECTIVE Monday, September 12, 2022 Visiting Hours 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Emergency Department: Emergency Department will allow 1 (one) designated person to provide support for adult patients and 2 (two) designated persons for pediatric...