For 75 years, Montrose Regional Health (MRH) has been the cornerstone of healthcare in the Montrose region, providing advanced medical technology and compassionate care. What began as a small community hospital in 1950 has evolved into a comprehensive regional health system, offering a wide range of services to meet the needs of Montrose and surrounding communities. Today, MRH employs over 900 caregivers – with salaries, benefits and wages totaling over $83 million annually— making a substantial impact on the region’s health and economy.
As the region grew, so has the hospital – expanding from basic services in its beginning to developing specialized care, today featuring an extensive range of inpatient & outpatient health care services, including cardiology, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, laboratory, medical imaging, Mountain View Therapy, Level III Trauma Center, Acute Rehabilitation Unit, Spine & Pain Center, advanced respiratory & pulmonary services, gastroenterology, and the family birthing center. Montrose Regional Health has a reputation for acquiring the latest technologies in healthcare, from robotic assisted surgical services to UVC-disinfection technology.
In recent years, MRH’s growth has accelerated—driving significant investment in the community and creating access to services. The hospital opened our 80,000 square foot Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) focused on outpatient care, services that don’t require an overnight stay. This facility offers a variety of services, including Spine & Pain, Mountain View Therapy, the Alpine Women’s Centre, minor procedures, outpatient laboratory, medical imaging and the new Digestive Health Center.
Imaging at River Landing, opening in 2025, offers state-of-the-art technology, including the Cartesion Prime Digital PET/CT Machine and the Siemens 1.5 Tesla Magnetom Altea MRI, providing exceptionally detailed imagery. Imaging at River Landing features a specially designed area for mammography and women’s imaging. New mammography equipment features the Hologic Selenia machines, which are particularly effective at detecting breast cancer in women with dense breast tissue. Known for their accuracy and quick scan times, this technology significantly improves the detection process.
In addition to expanding local services, MRH has broadened its reach to neighboring communities. New clinics have been established in Cortez, Delta, Gunnison, and Telluride. The hospital also introduced new specialties such as gastroenterology, with the arrival of Dr. Michael Paolucci and Dr. R. Christopher Harmon, the region’s first gastroenterologists. Their expertise in digestive health and commitment to patient-centered care bring advanced care closer to home for Montrose residents.
Over the last several years, MRH has successfully recruited 93 providers—a testament to the hospital’s commitment to meeting the growing healthcare needs of the region. This number includes advanced practice providers and physicians that MRH has helped recruit to other practices within the community. In 2024 alone, 23 new providers joined MRH, and already in 2025, seven new providers have been added to our growing team—ensuring that our community continues to have access to top-tier medical care.
MRH continues to prioritize access, collaboration, and innovation to meet the growing needs of the Montrose region. From introducing new specialties and state-of-the-art technology to forming impactful community partnerships, Montrose Regional Health remains committed to Caring for you like family.
Leann Tobin, Chief Ancillary Services and Marketing Officer, Montrose Regional Health
About Montrose Regional Health (www.MontroseHealth.com)
Montrose Regional Health is a 501(c)3 nonprofit healthcare system serving Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison, Delta, Hinsdale and San Juan counties. The hospital is licensed for 75-beds and offers an extensive range of inpatient & outpatient health care services, including cardiology, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, laboratory, medical imaging/radiology, Mountain View Therapy, Acute Rehabilitation Unit, advanced respiratory & pulmonary services, and the family birthing center. The health system has a reputation for acquiring the latest technologies in healthcare, from robotic assisted surgical services to UVC-disinfection technology. Montrose Regional Health is the second-largest employer in Montrose County, with more than 700 employees and 100 providers who represent 23 medical specialties. With a tagline that reads Caring for you like family, the health system is known for its warm patient care.
