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Employee Education

Benefits and Tuition Discounts   CMU is proud to offer associate degree nurses at Southwest Health a $1000 tuition discount for the RN-BSN online program! Our affordable and CCNE accredited program includes: Completely online classes Eight-week classes with 5...
Education

Education

Training and Clinical Programs Clinical Training If you are interested in clinical hours with Southwest Health System we may have an agreement for you. If we don’t, we can help you find one. Please get in touch with Meghan Higman at 970-564-2160 or Deborah...

Training Schedule

  Southwest Health System Classes and Trainings   About HeartCode: SHS offers BLS and CPR/First Aid classes utilizing AHA’s HeartCode blended learning delivery method. HeartCode blended learning delivers quality resuscitation education regardless of where...

Step 2: Online Bill Pay

Step 2: Online Bill Pay Enter your account number and the amount you wish to pay and press Submit. You will be taken to a secure page where you will enter your personal and payment information. NOTE: This page will look different from the page you are currently on, as...
Sleep Center

Sleep Center

Diagnostic Sleep Center Welcome to the first step in getting better sleep. Our Diagnostic Sleep Center offers a full line of adult services to diagnose and treat more than 150 different sleep disorders. We can help with your CPAP machine and mask to ensure that you’re...
Diabetes Education

Diabetes Education

Diabetes Education at SHS 1311 N. Mildred Road, Cortez, CO970-564-2275 phone970-564-2274 fax Jenny Nuuttila, RDN, CDCES, CNSCCertified Diabetes Education Care & Specialist Research shows that lifestyle modifications, including diet and exercise, are the most...
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...