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Ridgway School District helps keep Aug. 1 blood draw event local despite wildfire response efforts


MONTROSE, Colo. (July 27, 2026) – Montrose Regional Health (MRH) has announced a new location for its Ridgway Blood Draws on Saturday, Aug. 1, as the Ridgway Event Center is currently the incident command center for ongoing wildfire response efforts in Ouray County. Thanks to the generosity of the Ridgway School District, the event will now be held at Ridgway Elementary School, 1115 Clinton St., Ridgway, from 7 to 10 a.m., allowing the annual community event to remain in Ridgway.
"We're incredibly grateful to the Ridgway School District for stepping in on such short notice," said Katie Klossner, director of marketing and public relations at Montrose Regional Health. "Their willingness to open their doors means Ridgway residents can continue participating in this year's blood draws without traveling to another community. It's a wonderful example of neighbors helping neighbors during a challenging time."
Additional blood draw locations include:

•     Saturday, Aug. 1: Ridgway Elementary School, 1115 Clinton St., Ridgway (7-10 a.m.)
•     Monday, Aug. 3: Olathe High School Gym (6:30-9:30 a.m.)
•     Wednesday-Friday, Aug. 5-7: Montrose Pavilion (6:30-9:30 a.m.)
•     Saturday, Aug. 8: Montrose Pavilion during the Health Fair (6:30-11 a.m.)
Participants can choose from a variety of discounted laboratory tests, including the popular HealthScreen Panel, Advanced Lipid Panel, hemoglobin A1c, PSA screening, vitamin testing, hormone testing, blood typing, and more. Online registration is encouraged at MontroseHealth.com/HealthFair to reduce wait times and streamline check-in.

For complete event details, registration, and updates, visit MontroseHealth.com/HealthFair.















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About Montrose Regional Health (MontroseHealth.com)
Montrose Regional Health (MRH) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) healthcare system serving Montrose and surrounding Western Colorado counties. The system includes a 75-bed hospital with a Level III Trauma Center, along with an Ambulatory Care Center, and Montrose Regional Medical Group outreach clinics. An award-winning health system and one of the region’s largest employers, MRH includes more than 950 employees and approximately 190 providers representing over 30 medical specialties, delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care close to home.

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MONTROSE, Colo. (July 20, 2026) – Community Hospital and Montrose Regional Health continue making steady progress toward a definitive agreement to create a new tax-exempt nonprofit parent organization that would strengthen healthcare across western Colorado while allowing both health systems to remain independent and locally governed.
Since announcing the proposed partnership earlier this year, leaders and teams from both organizations have continued working together to prepare for the next phase of the process and identify opportunities to better serve patients and the communities they call home.
In June, leaders from both organizations gathered for a joint leadership meeting to strengthen relationships, share perspectives, and begin shaping a shared vision for the proposed partnership. Since then, teams across both organizations have continued working together to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, enhance operations, and position both health systems for long-term success.
At the governance level, both boards continue reviewing the foundational documents needed to support the proposed parent organization. Work is also underway to explore branding and naming concepts, with additional details to be shared as key milestones are reached.
Both organizations remain on track to finalize a definitive agreement this fall and are committed to providing additional updates as key milestones are reached. To learn more about the proposed partnership, visit https://montrosehealth.com/partnership/.













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Event features specialty service line booths, affordable blood testing, and opportunities to learn about healthcare services available close to home
MONTROSE, Colo. (July 14, 2026) – Montrose Regional Health's annual Blood Draws and Health Fair returns Aug. 1-8, culminating in a free community Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Montrose Pavilion. The event offers free skin spot checks, hearing screenings, and oral cancer screenings, along with opportunities to connect with local healthcare experts, learn about MRH specialty services, and access affordable blood testing.
The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 8, from 6:30 to 11 a.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. Community members will have the opportunity to visit booths hosted by many of MRH's specialty service lines and learn more about the programs, services, and resources available through MRH.
Participating departments include the Digestive Health Center, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Center, Spine & Pain Center, Urology Clinic, Cardiology, San Juan Cancer Center, Family Center, Mountain View Therapy, Medical Imaging, and other programs. Caregivers will be available to answer questions, provide educational information, and help community members better understand treatment options, specialty programs, and support services available through MRH.
"Many people know the event for the discounted blood draws, but the Health Fair offers much more than laboratory testing," said Katie Klossner, director of marketing and public relations at Montrose Regional Health. "We want people to leave with a better understanding of their health and a greater awareness of the healthcare services available close to home."
For more than 37 years, MRH's annual Blood Draws and Health Fair has helped thousands of community members take a proactive approach to their health through affordable laboratory testing, early detection, and health education.
Participants can choose from a variety of discounted laboratory tests, including the popular HealthScreen Panel, which provides a broad overview of cholesterol, thyroid function, kidney and liver function, iron levels, electrolytes, and other key health indicators. Additional testing options include an Advanced Lipid Panel, hemoglobin A1c, PSA screening, vitamin testing, hormone testing, blood typing, and more.
Blood draws will be offered at multiple locations throughout the region:



Saturday, Aug. 1: Ridgway Event Center (7-10 a.m.)


Monday, Aug. 3: Olathe High School Gym (6:30-9:30 a.m.)


Wednesday-Friday, Aug. 5-7: Montrose Pavilion (6:30-9:30 a.m.)


Saturday, Aug. 8: Montrose Pavilion during the Health Fair (6:30-11 a.m.)



Due to ongoing wildfire response efforts in Ouray County, the Ridgway Event Center is currently serving as an incident command center. The Aug. 1 blood draw event remains scheduled as planned; however, participants are encouraged to visit montrosehealth.com/healthfair for the latest updates regarding event locations and schedules.
Online registration is encouraged for all blood draw locations at montrosehealth.com/healthfair to reduce wait times and streamline check-in. Walk-ins will not be accepted Aug. 5 or 6. Event updates, including any wildfire-related changes, will be posted at montrosehealth.com/healthfair.
MRH extends sincere thanks to its 2026 Health Fair sponsors: Alpine Bank, Elevate, Mountain West Insurance, and TEI Rock Drills.
For those participating in blood draws, a 12-hour fast is recommended. Participants should drink plenty of water and continue taking medications as usual. Those using hormone creams or hormone sublingual tablets should not apply or take them on the morning of their blood draw.
For full event details and registration, visit montrosehealth.com/healthfair. Those needing assistance with registration may also call 1-800-217-5866.












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About Montrose Regional Health (MontroseHealth.com)
Montrose Regional Health (MRH) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) healthcare system serving Montrose and surrounding Western Colorado counties. The system includes a 75-bed hospital with a Level III Trauma Center, along with an Ambulatory Care Center, and Montrose Regional Medical Group outreach clinics. An award-winning health system and one of the region’s largest employers, MRH includes more than 950 employees and approximately 190 providers representing over 30 medical specialties, delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care close to home.

Photo Caption: Community members visit booths and connect with healthcare professionals during a previous Montrose Regional Health Blood Draws and Health Fair. The annual event features free screenings, affordable blood testing, and opportunities to learn about local healthcare services.


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