Public invited to tour the new facility and hear progress on local health priorities

MONTROSE, Colo. (October 8, 2025) – Montrose Regional Health (MRH) will host a community open house at the new San Juan Cancer Center (SJCC), located at 816 S. Fifth St., on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event invites the public to tour the new oncology facility and hear updates on MRH’s ongoing Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) initiatives.

The new SJCC building was designed to strengthen access to cancer care in Montrose, offering advanced medical oncology services in a setting focused on comfort and healing. It features the Francie Smiles Infusion Center, named in honor of a local breast cancer survivor and advocate for cancer care in the community. During the open house, guests can tour the center, meet members of the oncology team, enjoy refreshments, and learn more about available services.

“This new facility allows us to care for patients more efficiently and comfortably,” said Eric Koval, director of the San Juan Cancer Center. “We have expanded our physician team from three to four doctors, increased infusion chair capacity from ten to fifteen, and added on-site lab processing for many of the routine tests our patients need. None of this would have been possible without the support of MRH leadership, the San Juan Healthcare Foundation, and the generosity of Francie Smiles.”

In addition to celebrating the new facility, MRH will share progress updates on its most recent Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Conducted every three years, the CHNA identifies key health needs across the region and helps guide MRH’s priorities for improving access and outcomes.

Current 2023–2025 CHNA priorities include:

  • Expanding access to mental and behavioral health services
  • Strengthening access to primary and specialty care
  • Promoting affordable care and reducing health disparities among specific populations
  • Enhancing support and services for the aging population
  • Increasing prevention, education, and services to address chronic disease, preventable conditions, and unhealthy lifestyles
Community members can view the full CHNA plan online at montrosehealth.com/community-health-needs-assessment. MRH also recently completed a new survey to establish priorities for the 2026–2028 CHNA, with progress updates expected in late 2026.
For more information about the open house or CHNA presentation, contact the San Juan Cancer Center at (970) 497-8001.

About Montrose Regional Health (MontroseHealth.com)

Montrose Regional Health (MRH) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) healthcare system serving Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison, Delta, Hinsdale, and San Juan counties. Licensed for 75 beds, MRH offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including cardiology, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, laboratory services, medical imaging, Mountain View Therapy, a Level III Trauma Center, an Acute Rehabilitation Unit, a Spine and Pain Center, advanced respiratory and pulmonary care, and a family birthing center. Known for adopting advanced technologies such as robotic-assisted surgery and UVC disinfection, MRH is the second-largest employer in Montrose County, with more than 850 employees and 100 providers representing 27 medical specialties. MRH is recognized for its warm, personalized care and lives its tagline: “Caring for you like family.”

Photo caption: Montrose Regional Health invites the community to tour the new San Juan Cancer Center during an open house and health update event on Nov. 11.