press release

Montrose Regional Health is highlighting the importance of screening and prevention during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March. The annual observance aims to educate the public that colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable, and often beatable through regular screening.

Montrose Regional Health has completed construction on the playground at River Landing, an inclusive, all-access space designed to provide safe, engaging play opportunities for children of all ages and ability levels.

Nearly half of U.S. adults ages 65 and older have prediabetes, a condition that often leads to type 2 diabetes without lifestyle changes such as weight loss and regular physical activity. Prediabetes also increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Montrose Regional Health has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, an annual, data-driven ranking that highlights the highest-performing rural hospitals in the United States.

Montrose Regional Health is recognizing Heart Health Month in February by highlighting continued growth in cardiology services designed to improve access to care across the Western Slope. Recent expansions include additional outreach clinics, new providers, and investments in advanced cardiac technology.

Montrose Regional Health recently honored two nurses with the DAISY Award, a national recognition that celebrates extraordinary nursing care. Between September and December, MRH received more than 35 DAISY nominations from patients, family members, and caregivers recognizing nurses who made a meaningful difference in their care.

Montrose Regional Health is now offering DOTATATE PET/CT scans, an advanced form of imaging technology used to detect and evaluate certain cancers, particularly neuroendocrine tumors (NETs).

Montrose Regional Health has added the ZOLL AutoPulse NXT Resuscitation System to its cardiology services, expanding its ability to deliver consistent, high-quality CPR to patients experiencing cardiac arrest.

The Montrose Regional Health Foundation will host A Celebration of the Heart Concert on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at the Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Drive.

Montrose Regional Health (MRH) has received two national awards recognizing its commitment to high-quality women’s health care.